She is different to Zagreus, using witchcraft to grow in power under the tutelage of Hecate. Hades 2 is Supergiant Games ... which can be seen in their new UI art, as many are brandishing weapons ...

Hecate, goddess of Witchcraft, is emotionally mature and supportive, guiding Melinoe in Hades 2 journey ... And, based on her art in-game, it looks like she's wielding this blade once again ...

We know very little about how Hades 2’s gameplay differs from its predecessor, but we do know that its protagonist Melinoe will wield more sorcery and witchcraft than Zagreus to defeat her foes, ...