SMITE 2 Goes Free-to-Play

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.