All Crossroads upgrades in Hades 2

The Crossroads is an important location in Hades 2 as it acts as the game's one and only hub area. Both players and protagonist Melinoe can take a breather here after challenging rogue-lite runs against the Titan Chronos' forces of evil. In addition to conversing with NPCs, progressing the narrative, and engaging with various mechanics, players will also unlock new locations.

These will further aid Melinoe in fighting the good fight and strengthening her bond with her companions. Here is everything to know about unlocking new locations for Crossroads progression in Hades 2.

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Every location unlocked using Crossroads upgrades in Hades 2

The Fated List is one of the earliest Crossroads upgrade unlocks in the game. (Image via Supergiant Games)

The central piece surrounding Crossroads upgrades is the Cauldron. This is located in the heart of the hub area next to where the Titaness Hecate usually can be found. Accessing the Cauldron brings up a list of Incantations, which can be brought to fruition by adding the required reagents — ingredients gathered across the realms both leading to the Underworld or up on the Surface.

This is also where new sections of the Crossroads can be unlocked, opening up the area further. Check out the following locations that can be accessed via different Incantations, including what purpose they serve and the reagents needed to unlock them:

• Fated Intervention: Unlocks the Fated List of Minor Prophecies which allows completing challenges for rewards. Requires Silver (x1), Ash (x2), and Moly (x2)
• Flourishing Soil: Unlocks the Garden, allowing protagonist Melinoe to plant seeds and harvest ingredients from the grown plants. Requires Moly (x1)
• Rite of Vapor-Cleansing: Unlocks the Hot Springs where Melinoe can invite companions by giving them Bath Salts to spend time with them. Requires Nightshade (x2), Moly (x2), and Lotus (x2)
• Rite of Social Solidarity: Unlocks the Taverna so Melinoe can have a drink with companions by inviting them using Ambrosia. Requires Nectar (x2) and Garlic (X2)
• Rite of River-Fording: Unlocks the Fishing Pier to allow Melinoe to spend some time fishing with companions using Twin Lures. Requires Driftwood (x4) and Cattail (x2)
• Summoning of the Mercantile Fortune: Unlocks the Wretched Broker. This friendly Shade vendor allows spending Bones to purchase a variety of items, ranging from character progression resources like Psyche and F-Fabric to Nectar, Ambrosia, Twin Lures, and more. Requires Bones (x10).
• Summoning of Musical Rhapsody: Unlocks the Music Maker which allows changing music played in the Crossroads. Requires Tears (x1) and Lotus (x2)

Furthermore, the Crossroads can also be eventually adorned using new decor via the Prestige system, one of the many arrivals thanks to the Hades 2 Olympic Update.