Smite 2's Open Beta Launch: January 14, 2025
Get ready! Smite 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the popular MOBA, launches its free-to-play open beta on January 14, 2025. This marks a significant milestone for the Unreal Engine 5-powered game, which entered Alpha in 2024.
This launch isn't just about access; it's a content explosion. Expect:
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New God Arrival: Aladdin, the first God from the Tales of Arabia pantheon, joins the roster on January 14th. This Magical Assassin and Jungler boasts unique wall-running and lamp-trapping abilities.
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Familiar Faces, New Tricks: Beloved Gods from the original Smite, including Mulan, Geb, Ullr, and Agni, return with revamped skill sets.
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Expanded Pantheon: The God roster will expand to nearly 50 by the end of January 2025, up from the initial 14 in the Alpha.
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Fresh Game Modes: Dive into Joust (3v3) and Duel (1v1), both featuring a new Arthurian-themed map with teleporters and stealth grass.
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Aspects System: This innovative feature allows players to sacrifice a God's ability for a powerful alternative. For instance, 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 Enhancements: Smite 2 will also boast improvements such as Role Guides, helpful new player messages, PC text chat, item store enhancements, and detailed death recaps.
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Esports Debut: The first Smite 2 esports tournament finale will take place at the HyperX Arena in Las Vegas from January 17-19.
Smite 2 will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Mark your calendars for January 14th and prepare for a new era of competitive action!