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, which entered Alpha in 2024.
This open beta will feature a wealth of new content, including:
- 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.
- Returning Favorites: Popular Gods from the original Smite, such as Mulan, Geb, Ullr, and Agni, are making a comeback with updated skill sets.
- Expanded Roster: The God roster will expand significantly, nearing 50 Gods by the end of January 2025. The open beta will feature 20 of these Gods, showcasing the game's impressive depth.
- New Game Modes: Experience the thrill of Joust (3v3) and Duel (1v1), both set in an Arthurian-themed arena with features like Teleporters and Stealth Grass.
- Aspects System: This innovative system allows players to trade a God's standard ability for a powerful alternative, adding strategic depth and unique gameplay variations. 20 Gods will initially feature Aspects.
- Quality-of-Life Improvements: Expect enhanced features like Role Guides, improved in-game messaging, PC text chat, item store upgrades, and detailed death recaps.
Beyond the in-game additions, Smite 2's first esports tournament finale will take place 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. Mark your calendars for January 14th and prepare for a new era of Smite!
