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

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, initially unveiled in Alpha in 2024.

This open beta will introduce 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 beta will feature 20 of Smite 2's 45 dynamic Gods, with the roster expanding to nearly 50 by the end of January 2025.

• New Game Modes: Experience thrilling new gameplay with the introduction of Joust (a 3v3 mode on an Arthurian-themed map with teleporters and stealth grass) and Duel (a 1v1 mode utilizing the same map).

• Aspects System: This innovative feature allows players to trade a God's ability for a powerful bonus, adding strategic depth. For example, Athena can forgo her ally-shielding teleport for a foe-weakening one.

• Quality-of-Life Improvements: Expect significant enhancements, including Role Guides for newcomers, improved in-game messaging, PC text chat, refined item store functionality, and detailed death recaps.

The open beta will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Furthermore, the first Smite 2 esports tournament finale will take place at the HyperX Arena in Las Vegas from January 17-19, 2025. Prepare for an exciting new era in the world of MOBAs!