: Completing the first mission unlocks Ayana Kwena , a corsair with unique movement mechanics involving a grappling hook. Key Game Overhauls
: Players acting as the Antagonist now receive rewards (XP, Gold, Blueprints) based on performance, making the role as viable for progression as the Raider role.
: The campaign focuses on the Hades Division , a powerful military faction attempting to establish supremacy on the Broken Planet. Players must exploit the bitter rivalry between this division and other factions to succeed.
: It includes four new missions that can be played solo, in 4-player co-op, or in the signature 4v1 "Antagonist" mode. One notable mission, "Double Agent," involves infiltrating a research facility and escorting a hacked enemy.
: Some reviewers noted that the game's "service model" felt forced and that certain mechanics, like the grappling hook, lacked clear instructions. The game was later transitioned to a fully free-to-play model under the name Spacelords to help build the community. Raiders Of The Broken Planet: Hades Betrayal Review