Titan Forge Games announces that
SMITE 2 is now free-to-play on PC and
consoles, marking the official launch of this MOBA sequel that once again puts
you in the toga, etc. of a mythical deity doing third-person combat with other
gods because reasons. This comes with a new update adding five new gods, a new
Joust mode, and more. You can pick up a copy of the Windows edition on
Epic Games Store or
Steam, and each is still selling a few variations on the Founder's Edition
with various goodies and gameplay bypasses. Here's the
Launch Trailer that
calls this an open beta, so consider that a warning. Here's word on whether this
stays in its lane:
Aladdin joins SMITE 2 as a part of the ‘Tales of
Arabia’ Pantheon. Developed completely on Unreal Engine 5, the new God brings
unique mechanics to the game. Aladdin is a highly mobile God thanks to his
ability to run along walls and structures. His companion, the Genie, grants him
three powerful wishes throughout the game including a chance for revival upon
death. Aladdin’s ultimate ability allows him to use his Lamp to capture enemies
in a one-on-one challenge.
Four further Gods have been added to SMITE 2 with the free-to-play patch
including Geb, the Egyptian God of Earth, and Mulan the Chinese Ascendant
Warrior. Agni comes to SMITE 2 representing the Hindu Pantheon, while Ullr from
the Norse Pantheon rounds out the long list of new playable Gods.
Today’s patch also adds ‘Joust’, the fan favorite 3v3 game mode that focuses on
fast paced, small-scale combat, along with a brand new Arthurian-themed map. It
also includes significant updates to the Conquest map and features, along with
an alpha version of the Assault game mode. Additionally a new optional
enhancement has been added to some gods in the form of Aspects. These are
intended to bring fun new ways of playing the same gods by focusing on one or
two clear components of a god kit rather than hitting every ability in small
ways.