Summary
- Smite 2's free-to-play open beta is now available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam Deck.
- Titan Forge Games has also released a new Smite 2 patch, introducing Aladdin as a new god and adding additional content.
- The open beta brings back the popular 3v3 Joust mode, and the developer promises ambitious new content arriving in 2025.
After a closed alpha phase, Smite 2's open beta is now available for free on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam Deck. Alongside the free-to-play open beta launch, Titan Forge Games is rolling out a Smite 2 patch that introduces new gods, a new game mode, and more.
Smite 2 was revealed a year ago, promising a sequel to the popular third-person MOBA, built using Unreal Engine 5. Smite 2 introduces an improved experience compared to its predecessor, refining visuals and combat mechanics. It also includes a revamped item shop that allows players to get different items regardless of their chosen god’s classification. Much like the original Smite, players take on the role of different gods from various cultures to battle in a 5v5 map and siege the opposing team. Now, after a closed alpha phase, the game is available to everybody.
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Starting January 14, Smite 2's open beta became available across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Epic Games Store and Steam), and Steam Deck, where players can download the game for free. The new update also brings fresh content for players, including Aladdin, a god developed specifically for Smite 2. Aladdin can run along walls and even revive after death thanks to the ability of his companion, which grants him three wishes. Staying true to his legendary origin, Aladdin’s ultimate allows him to use his lamp to capture enemies and force them into a 1v1 fight.
Smite 2's Free-to-Play Open Beta Introduces New Content
- 5 new gods
- The latest god developed for Smite 2 from the ground up, Aladdin
- Fan-favorite 3v3 game mode "Joust"
- A brand new Arthurian-themed map
- Updates to the Conquest map
- An alpha version of the Assault game mode
- New optional enhancements to some gods in the form of Aspects
- The game is available to download for free on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and Steam Deck.
The rest of the gods added to the Smite 2 roster are Geb, the Egyptian God of Earth; Mulan, the Chinese Ascendant Warrior; Agni, from the Hindu Pantheon; and Ullr, from the Norse Pantheon. In addition to gods, Smite 2 is bringing back a popular game mode from the original Smite called Joust, where players face each other on a smaller 3v3 map. The Conquest map and the Assault game mode will also be available in the open beta.
Titan Forge Games’ creative director said Smite 2 is objectively better than Smite in many ways. The developer thanked the player base for all the feedback received to help improve Smite 2 during its closed alpha period and promised “ambitious content” coming for the game in 2025.
Even though the game is available on almost every major platform, Nintendo Switch users won’t be able to play Smite 2. The developer explained a while ago that it was concerned about the console's ability to run the game smoothly. However, Titan Forge Games has expressed openness to the possibility of bringing the game to the Switch 2. Nevertheless, Smite fans can already download and enjoy this sequel’s open beta.
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SMITE 2
MOBA
Systems
- Franchise
- Smite
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Released
- August 27, 2024
- Developer(s)
- Titan Forge Games
- Publisher(s)
- Hi-Rez Studios
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Alcohol Reference, Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes
- Video Games
- SMITE 2
- PS5
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