Summary
- Smite 2's free-to-play open beta is scheduled to begin on January 14.
- Aladdin, the first God from the Tales of Arabia pantheon, will launch on the same date.
- The new update will add popular Gods from the original Smite, new game modes, quality-of-life improvements, and much more.
Smite 2 will kick off its free-to-play open beta on January 14, kicking off a new chapter for the third-person action MOBA. Entering its Alpha stage in 2024, Smite 2 is promising new modes, Gods, Aspects, and much more as it prepares to introduce even more players to the new generation of Smite.
A sequel to the 2014 free-to-play MOBA Smite, Smite 2 was revealed almost a decade after its predecessor's release, promising an entirely revamped experience built using Unreal Engine 5. Like the original title, Smite 2 invites players to take on the guise of various legendary figures and Gods based on real-world pantheons, from Greek mythology to traditional Japanese deities. From the game's Alpha launch back in September, players could choose from 14 Gods, with that number promising to swell to nearly 50 by the end of January 2025. Now, more information about what players can expect has been revealed, with more than a new character on the docket for this year.
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Smite 2's developers have announced that the game will begin its free-to-play open beta on January 14, giving players a chance to see how the title truly differs from the original game. Along with this exciting news, Aladdin, the first God from the Tales of Arabia pantheon, will launch on the same date, further bolstering Smite 2's already impressive roster. Aladdin's role is that of a Magical Assassin and Jungler who is able to run on walls and trap enemies in his lamp. Fans can also expect to see the return of Mulan, Geb, Ullr, and Agni from the original Smite, though the characters will see some changes to their skillsets.
When Does the Smite 2 F2P Open Beta Begin?
- January 14, 2025
A new 3v3 game mode, Joust, has also been announced for the F2P open beta. Featuring an Arthurian-themed area, players will be able to traverse the map using Teleporters, with Stealth Grass making it possible to surprise enemies. The same map will be used for Duel, a new 1v1 mode. Additionally, the new Aspects feature will offer a new twist on gameplay, with players able to trade a certain facet of their God's build in exchange for a powerful boon. For example, with Aspects enabled, Athena can no longer teleport to an Allies side to shield them, but she can instead teleport to foes to weaken them. During the open beta period, 20 of Smite 2's 45 dynamic Gods will feature Aspects, with more being added in the future.
A number of quality-of-life features are also coming to Smite 2, including Role Guides, helpful messages to aid new players, PC text chat, item store improvements, death recaps, and much more. The first Smite 2 esports tournament finale is scheduled to take place at the HyperX Arena in Las Vegas from January 17-19, further shining a light on this new MOBA experience. The title is available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
- Released
- August 27, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Alcohol Reference, Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes
- Developer(s)
- Titan Forge Games
- Publisher(s)
- Hi-Rez Studios
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Franchise
- Smite
- Early Access Release
- August 27, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- January 14, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
Fight as a God
Choose your God from across mythology and wield unique godly abilities. Hurl bolts of lightning as Zeus, master the arcane powers of death as Anubis, or backstab your foes as Loki.
The Third-Person Action MOBA
No other game offers combat that feels like your favorite hero shooter, crossed with the deep strategy you can only find in a 5v5 MOBA. Feel the impact of every shot, sneak up on enemies, and combo abilities with teammates to take down the enemy Titan.
Plays Great Everywhere
SMITE 2 is the only MOBA designed from the start to play amazingly on keyboard and mouse, controller, or SteamDeck. SMITE 2 features full cross-play and cross-progression, so you can play with friends regardless of platform and take your unlocks with you from PC to console.
Minutes to Learn, a Lifetime to Master
SMITE 2 is the easiest MOBA to start playing, with features like auto-build and auto-level so you focus on fighting. But the full depth of MOBA gameplay awaits, letting you find your own path to victory across item building, map control, tactical brilliance, or simply outplaying your foes. Compete in a variety of game modes, including Ranked, where you’ll climb the leaderboards and become a true god in the SMITE 2 community.
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- MOBA
