Still haven't found Ares after Warsong update?

[Kaliminna]

I've tried googling this every which way and I can't find a single post or mention of this happening to anyone else. I've done almost 20 runs since the update, both surface and underworld (combined) and I haven't run into Ares at all. I've seen literally every other god except him. So, my question, is 1: has this happened to anyone else and 2: are there requirements for running into him? The only thing I haven't done is beat the region 3 boss on the surface (being vague to avoid spoilers for people). Does Ares only show up AFTER that? I've seen videos of him being the first boon on a surface run so i feel like that isn't it. Anyone else? Even if you can confirm you HAVE seen him and HAVEN'T beat region 3 of surface boss yet, I'd at least then know its a me problem and move this to bug/tech help. Thanks!

EDIT UPDATE:

I can now officially confirm that in order to run into Ares, you have to make it to the final boss of the surface (region 4). You do not have to beat him, just encounter him for the first time. After this, the first boon you will receive on your next run will be Ares (though i can not confirm if it has to be a surface run or if it will work with an underworld run). Thanks for everyone's help and hopefully this will help someone in the future. :)

[Ace Lives]

I got him after reaching the final boss for the first time in the surface run. That might be the thing you need.

[Kaliminna]

Originally posted by Ace Lives:

I got him after reaching the final boss for the first time in the surface run. That might be the thing you need.

Did you just meet the boss or did you have to actually beat him? If thats the case, thats fine, but i do wish they'd made that more clear in the patch notes because it makes it seem like they added him into the full game and not with conditions. anyway, thanks for the reply i appreciate it.

[Nikolaus]

Yes, there is a requirement for him to appear. You need to reach the final boss of the surface (don't need to beat him). The 4th boss, so the one after Prometheus just to be clear. Afterwards Ares will be the very first boon you get on your next run.

[Kenari]

In my case, he appeared on my second run as a surface boon.

I'm already pretty far in the game, beaten underworld and the third boss from the surface, still working on beating the new one.

I am not really sure what the requirements are, but since the only difference between our saves is beating Prometheus, maybe that could be trigger. I'd say that I doubt that this serves as a requirement, but 20 runs without running into Ares means that there could be a requirement, or (really) bad luck on your side.

In any case, I can confirm: he appeared on my second run after updating my game, on the surface.

*edit*
Yeah, after reading the above comments, I remember also reaching the final boss, but didn't beat him. Afterwards Ares was the first boon on my next run.

[Kaliminna]

Well I just beat the 3rd boss on the surface, but didn't make it to the new final one, so I suppose I'll still just have to keep at it. Really appreciate the replies everyone, I couldn't find anything about it anywhere else.

If I do end up finding him before hand (or after) I'll update just in case anyone else goes looking for this answer.