The world ofHades 2is full of unique characters, each with their own charm that appeals to different people. While the sequel managed to establish them well, there are concerns regarding what happened to those in the previous game. As people can only speculatewhereHades 2’s story will go following its early access state, many think about what the plot holds for the unseen important figures mentioned within the game. With that in mind, one character’s status in the sequel may show just how dire their situation may be.
A good indicator of just how badly they require rescue would come in the form ofHades 2’s Schelemeus. Known as Skelly and as more of a comic relief in the originalHades, he has since become a more important figure who trains both Melinoe and the Shades for the fight against Chronos. If such a character has seen a noticeable growth, it’s telling of just how serious the situation everyone is in.
What Schelemeus Could Mean for the Original Hades Cast
While there is no way to confirmall returning characters inHades 2, the game offers a few tidbits about what might have happened to them. Chronos has stated that he has imprisoned those who stood against him, but the fates of certain figures are still vague. The rise of Skelly to Commander Schelemeus may indicate what befell them, as a character intended for laughs would not normally take on a more serious role. As for what it could mean, the following are likely possibilities:
While everything is still up for speculation, Schelemeus' status could be one of the biggest clues that tells players what happened. Supergiant Games could potentially expand on that in the future, but if and how it’ll do it remains unknown.
How Turning Skelly Into Commander Schelemeus Could Do More for the Sequel
Although Skelly has retained his comedic personality, the sequel shows he has a slightly more serious side thanks to his new commanding role. His new status presents an opportunity to use him in important ways that can tell the game’s story. Given how he’s shrouded in mystery about his relations with the originalHades' cast, the sequel could expound on it with a proper storyline quest.
Since he is a renowned trainer, Supergiant Games could decide to give him his own optional fight, possibly turning him into one of thehardest bosses inHades 2. Such a battle can be used as an excuse to reintroduce some of the old characters, like the person responsible for employing the commander to serve the House of Hades in the first place.
Schelemeus could be the key opportunity forHades 2to present its story better than the first game, with his mysterious connections to the previous cast of characters and his rise to a new status being used to develop the sequel’s tale further. While the implications of what happened to those in the originalHades’may seem grim due to the skeleton commander, it does beg the question of where Supergiant Games plans to take the plot from there.
Hades 2
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The first-ever sequel from Supergiant Games builds on the best aspects of the original god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler in an all-new, action-packed, endlessly replayable experience rooted in the Underworld of Greek myth and its deep connections to the dawn of witchcraft. BATTLE BEYOND THE UNDERWORLDAs the immortal Princess of the Underworld, you’ll explore a bigger, deeper mythic world, vanquishing the forces of the Titan of Time with the full might of Olympus behind you, in a sweeping story that continually unfolds through your every setback and accomplishment.MASTER WITCHCRAFT AND DARK SORCERYInfuse your legendary weapons of Night with ancient magick, so that none may stand in your way. Become stronger still with powerful Boons from more than a dozen Olympian gods, from Apollo to Zeus. There are nearly limitless ways to build your abilities.MINGLE WITH (MORE) GODS, GHOSTS, AND MONSTERSMeet a cast of dozens of fully-voiced, larger-than-life characters, including plenty of new faces and some old friends. Grow closer to them through a variety of new interactions, and experience countless unique story events based on how your journey unfolds.EVERY RUN IS ITS OWN ADVENTURENew locations, challenges, upgrade systems, and surprises await as you delve into the ever-shifting Underworld again and again. Reveal the mysteries of the Arcana Altar, tame witchy familiars, and gather reagents using Tools of the Unseen to get closer to your goal.THE PERKS OF IMMORTALITYThanks to a variety of permanent upgrades and the return of God Mode, you don’t have to be a god yourself to experience whatHades IIhas to offer. But if you happen to be one, you can brave escalating challenges for greater rewards, and prove just how divine you really are.
