Smite 2's Open Beta Launch: January 14th, 2025
Get ready! Smite 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the popular MOBA, launches its free-to-play open beta on January 14th, 2025. This marks a significant milestone for the Unreal Engine 5-powered game, initially revealed a decade after its predecessor.
This open beta will feature a wealth of new content, including:
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Aladdin: The first God from the Tales of Arabia pantheon, debuting alongside the beta launch. This Magical Assassin and Jungler boasts unique abilities like wall-running and enemy trapping.
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Returning Favorites: Popular Gods from the original Smite, such as Mulan, Geb, Ullr, and Agni, are making a comeback with updated skill sets.
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Expanded Roster: The God roster will expand to nearly 50 by January 2025, offering a diverse range of mythological figures.
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New Game Modes: Experience the thrill of 3v3 Joust, set in an Arthurian-themed arena with teleporters and stealth grass, and the 1v1 Duel mode, both utilizing the same map.
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Aspects System: A revolutionary gameplay mechanic allowing players to trade a God's ability for a powerful bonus. For example, Athena can forgo her ally-shielding teleport for a foe-weakening one. 20 Gods will initially feature Aspects, with more to come.
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Quality-of-Life Improvements: Expect enhanced features such as Role Guides, improved in-game messaging, PC text chat, item store updates, and detailed death recaps.
Beyond the game itself, the first Smite 2 esports tournament finale will be held at the HyperX Arena in Las Vegas from January 17th-19th.
Smite 2 will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Prepare for battle!
