Hades 2 becomes the third-most played game on Steam Deck following major new update
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Hades 2 has always been a popular game, but a new update has made it even bigger on the Steam Deck (and elsewhere). The update has not only brought in new players but has also encouraged old ones to return and experience the latest content. As a result, the game's popularity on the Steam Deck has surged.
Back when the game launched into early access, in May last year, it enjoyed some instant success. That slowly dropped off and we actually saw Steam Deck users favoring the original thanks to discounts and overall more content to dig into.
Hades 2 is now the third-most played game on the Steam Deck
Supergiant Games, the developers of Hades 2, recently released the second major update for the game. Following the Olympic update, this new patch is called “Warsong,” and it brings a lot of new content. The update sets up the final battle, with the god of war, Ares, playing a key role. Players now have more challenges and fresh story elements to enjoy. Since Hades 2 is still in early access, this update is available for free.
The impact of the latest update has been massive, as Hades 2 has climbed 34 spots in the Steam Deck top-played charts. It now holds the third position, which is a huge achievement for a game still in early access. At the moment, it is sitting above titles like Elden Ring, Baldur’s Gate 3, Marvel Rivals, and the newly released Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
Steam Deck users enjoy games that run smoothly and offer a great handheld experience. Hades 2 has always been a strong performer on the device and with this new update, players have plenty of new content to enjoy. The game is Verified on the Steam Deck, meaning it runs smoothly out of the box, and you don’t have to tweak or adjust the settings to optimize performance.
Even on a desktop PC, we could get it running on integrated graphics without a problem when tinkering around with the best settings for Hades 2. In any case, make sure to download and install the update whenever you play Hades 2 next. It should automatically start downloading after you restart your Steam client.
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