The gates to divine combat have opened for everyone, and SMITE 2’s player numbers tell an impressive story. Steam counts have surged from 2,000 daily players to over 11,000 in just hours since the free-to-play launch.
And with the game available across Epic Games Store, Xbox, and PlayStation, those numbers only scratch the surface!
This sequel brings genuine evolution to Hi-Rez’s mythological MOBA. Built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, the visual overhaul transforms every battle into a spectacle.
Zeus’s lightning crackles with newfound intensity, while Anubis’s death magic materialises with haunting detail. The modernised battlegrounds set a perfect stage for divine warfare.
Perhaps most notably, SMITE 2 breaks from tradition by removing the rigid class system.
Players now have complete freedom to build their favourite deities as they see fit. The launch roster features 45 gods, including the surprising but inspired addition of Aladdin and his Genie, opening up countless strategic possibilities.
Six distinct game modes cater to different playstyles, from the strategic depth of three-lane Conquest to the focused intensity of 3v3 Joust. Full cross-play support ensures a unified community, letting friends team up regardless of their chosen platform.
The MOBA landscape is certainly competitive. Valve’s Deadlock continues to draw crowds, while newcomers like Supervive carve out their own space. Yet SMITE 2’s unique blend of third-person action and tactical depth offers something genuinely different.
No other title captures the visceral feeling of controlling a deity in direct combat quite like this!
Building on the original’s foundation of 40 million players, this sequel marks more than just an evolution – it’s a bold step forward for the action MOBA genre.
The pantheon awaits new challengers, and now everyone can answer the call.
