Say goodbye to the closed alpha and hello to the open beta for Smite 2. Beginning today, the MOBA sequel is officially free to play, after previously being available in paid Early Access since August 2024.
In addition, developer Titan Forge Games just introduced a new deity with Aladdin to Smite 2, alongside the new modes Joust and Duel. The former is a 3-vs.-3 contest, while the latter is mano a mano. All of this is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with cross-play and cross-progression.
Smite 2 initially launched in Early Access on August 27. The third-person MOBA required players to buy at the low end a Founder’s Edition for $30, upping in price from there with a Deluxe Founder’s Edition for $60 or Ultimate Founder’s Edition at $100. Each of these paid options offers complete access to all of Smite 2’s gods.
It’s been just over a year since Smite 2 was revealed. The sequel utilizes Unreal Engine 5 and has 11 big changes over its predecessor.
In October, publisher Hi-Rez Studios laid off an undisclosed number of employees, as the past couple of years have been brutal for employees at video game companies. At the time of the Hi-Rez layoffs, the company said it was shifting its focus away from Smite and Paladins and toward Smite 2.