Smite 2 Free-to-Play Launch Date Announced Alongside New Character

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, including 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 God Roster: The initial 14 Gods from the Alpha will expand to nearly 50 by the end of January 2025. Twenty of these will feature Aspects, a new gameplay mechanic allowing players to trade a God's ability for a powerful buff. For example, Athena loses her ally-shielding teleport but gains a foe-weakening one.
• New Game Modes: Experience Joust (3v3) and Duel (1v1), both utilizing a new Arthurian-themed map with teleporters and stealth grass.
• Quality-of-Life Improvements: Smite 2 will include Role Guides, helpful in-game messages for new players, PC text chat, enhanced item store functionality, death recaps, and more.

Beyond the in-game additions, 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!