Summary
- Smite 2's free-to-play open beta launches January 14th.
- Aladdin, the first God from the Tales of Arabia pantheon, debuts alongside the beta.
- The update includes popular Gods from the original Smite, new game modes, quality-of-life improvements, and more.
Smite 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the popular 2014 MOBA, enters its free-to-play open beta on January 14th, 2025. Following its Alpha stage in 2024, Smite 2, built with Unreal Engine 5, promises a revamped experience. Like its predecessor, it features legendary figures and Gods from various pantheons, from Greek mythology to Japanese deities. The Alpha launched with 14 Gods, expanding to nearly 50 by January 2025. This update delivers much more than just new characters.
The January 14th launch includes the open beta and the introduction of Aladdin, the first God from the Tales of Arabia pantheon, a Magical Assassin and Jungler capable of wall-running and trapping enemies. Returning favorites from the original Smite—Mulan, Geb, Ullr, and Agni—also appear, boasting updated skill sets.
When Does the Smite 2 F2P Open Beta Begin?
- January 14, 2025
This open beta introduces a new 3v3 Joust mode, set in an Arthurian-themed area with Teleporters and Stealth Grass. A 1v1 Duel mode uses the same map. The innovative Aspects feature lets players trade a God's ability for a powerful boon; for instance, Athena loses her ally-shielding teleport but gains a foe-weakening one. Twenty of Smite 2's 45 Gods will initially feature Aspects, with more to come.
Quality-of-life improvements include Role Guides, helpful new player messages, PC text chat, item store enhancements, and death recaps. The first Smite 2 esports tournament finale takes place at the HyperX Arena in Las Vegas from January 17th-19th. Smite 2 is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
