SMITE 2 News

[p]January 14th[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

• [p]\[Gamepad] fixed issue with Item store losing focus when using split view[/p]

• [p]Aladdin Winter's Wish being missing[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Addressed major movement speed issues (permanent slows/speed)[/p]

[p] Discordia: [/p]

• [p] Discordia passive prize wheel not showing correct result. [/p]

• [p]Fixed issues related to low quality settings. Improvements to being able to see basic attacks, A01 and ultimate. [/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue with Khepri and Discordia ultimate interaction.
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[p]Discordia's new Aspect of the Gilded Victor goes live January 16![/p][p]This new Aspect redefines how Discordia plays, transforming the Goddess of Strife from a battlefield disruptor into a fast, aggressive attack damage dealer focused on pressure, momentum, and decisive victories.[/p][p]With Aspect of the Gilded Victor, Discordia’s passive is reworked so Contest of Gods no longer shares power across the team. Instead, all of its offensive potential is focused directly into Discordia herself, converting Intelligence into raw Attack Damage. The result is a playstyle that rewards precision, positioning, and constant aggression.[/p][p]Unruly Magic no longer explodes on impact. Instead, the orb returns to Discordia, dealing damage again and granting a stack that empowers her next basic attacks to explode on hit. This creates new attack-based damage windows and encourages weaving basics between abilities for maximum payoff.[/p][p]Erratic Behavior trades its stealth field for a burst of Attack Speed and Attack Damage, pushing Discordia into close-range skirmishes where she can capitalize on her empowered attacks and snowball momentum through sustained pressure.[/p][p]Finally, Golden Apple of Discord becomes faster and more focused. It no longer spreads its effect, but instead delivers quicker, more reliable crowd control and damage, allowing skilled players to punish key targets and swing fights in their favor.[/p][p]Aspect of the Gilded Victor is built for players who want to turn chaos into control, trade randomness for mastery, and dominate fights through aggressive execution.[/p][p]Log in on January 16, equip the Aspect, and experience a new way to play Discordia.[/p]

[p]Chaos has a name, and it arrives on Jan. 13.[/p][p]The Goddess of Strife Update unleashes Discordia into the battleground, new Travelers, item and god balance shifts, and major performance and quality-of-life improvements. This patch sharpens the pace of matches, rewards aggression, and delivers one of the most disruptive gods yet.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]NEW GOD: DISCORDIA, GODDESS OF STRIFE[/h3][p]Discordia is a high-impact mage built around disruption, deception, and turning enemy teams against themselves.[/p]

• [p]Contest of Gods (Passive): The top damage dealer on your team gains bonus Strength and Intelligence. New +1: Discordia earns random temporary buffs through kills, assists, and leveling.[/p]
• [p]Unruly Magic: A volatile orb that explodes, then fractures into bouncing projectiles for layered damage.[/p]
• [p]Strife: Punishes grouped enemies by forcing them to attack their nearest ally.[/p]
• [p]Erratic Behavior: Leap into chaos, gaining stealth, movement speed, and reduced cooldowns. New +1: Extending the stealth zone's lifespan through aggression.[/p]
• [p]Golden Apple of Discord (Ultimate): A devastating crowd-control tool that cripples, trembles, and detonates enemies caught in its influence -- then spreads to affect nearby enemies.[/p]

[p]Aspect of the Gilded Victor (Live Jan. 16) transforms Discordia into a more aggressive, attack-focused threat, altering her abilities for faster pressure, empowered attacks, and a deadlier Golden Apple.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]NEW WANDERING MARKET TRAVELERS[/h3][p]Corebreaker Ares
A brutal, forged warrior aesthetic with Prisms, Announcer Pack, Jump Stamp, and Ward Skin.[/p][p]Blind Vengeance Nemesis
A sleek assassin look featuring Urban Assassin, Night Sky, and Crimson Flame Prisms, plus new cosmetics and title.[/p][p]Crimson Mist Eset
A haunting new Traveler with themed cosmetics, animated badge, ward skin, and tracker.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]CONQUEST AND GAME MODE UPDATES[/h3]

• [p]Base Teleporters now intelligently redirect if the target dies.[/p]
• [p]Fire Giant spawns 1m after Naga falls, down from 5m, accelerating late-game stakes.[/p]
• [p]Totem now grants a short but powerful global movement speed and mana regeneration buff.[/p]
• [p]Joust Quickplay minions spawn faster, increasing match tempo.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]ITEM AND META SHAKEUPS[/h3]

• [p]Jungle starters receive targeted nerfs to curb early snowballing.[/p]
• [p]Lifesteal and crit interactions adjusted across multiple tiers.[/p]
• [p]NEW: Spectral Visage, a magical anti-crit defense option.[/p]
• [p]Major build path updates move several items toward clearer Attack Damage identities.[/p]
• [p]Relic and item UI clarity significantly improved, especially for controller users.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]GOD BALANCE HIGHLIGHTS[/h3]

• [p]Buffs for Amaterasu, Anubis, Chaac, Hades, Hercules, Medusa, and more.[/p]
• [p]Targeted nerfs for Da Ji and select high-performing items (Sanguine Lash, The Reaper, etc.).[/p]
• [p]Nut receives base buffs, with strong nerfs to her Aspect.[/p]
• [p]Numerous fixes to clarity, scaling, and consistency across the roster.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS[/h3]

• [p]Massive physics memory cleanup, recovering over 500MB RAM in Conquest.[/p]
• [p]In-match HUD optimizations for reduced GPU usage, leading to smoother teamfights and camera movement.[/p]
• [p]Improved Relic selection and item store navigation.[/p]
• [p]New Agility Relic keybind options.[/p]
• [p]Reduced pause and surrender UI issues, especially on gamepad.[/p]
• [p]Pantheon Quests return as Yule Fest ends.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]THE BATTLEFIELD IS UNSTABLE.[/h2][p]Discordia thrives in chaos, Conquest moves faster, and every fight matters more than ever.[/p][p]Jump in, sow strife, and see who survives OB26.[/p][p][/p][p]Full Patch Notes will be available on Jan. 13 at https://www.smite2.com/news/[/p]

[h3]Kukulkan is heading into the Jungle![/h3][p]On January 2, we’re releasing the Aspect of the Squall, a complete reimagining of Kukulkan’s kit. This Aspect is designed for players who want to get up close and personal, trading long-range poke for devastating "shotgun" burst and aggressive utility.[/p][h3]♻️ NEW PASSIVE: SOUL OF THE SQUALL [/h3][p]Master the Jungle to fuel your power. You now gain permanent Mana from:[/p]

• [p]Jungle Monster kills[/p]
• [p]God kills and assists[/p]
• [p]Synergizes perfectly with Kukulkan's base passive to scale your late-game damage![/p]

[h3]🌪️ THE "SHOTGUN" KIT:[/h3]

• [p]Zephyr (1): The range is shorter, but the punch is massive. You now fire 3 projectiles in a spread—land all three at point-blank range for a true "shotgun" blast.[/p]
• [p]Slipstream (2): No longer just a speed boost. This ability is now always a dash that steals Protections from any enemy you pass through, making you harder to kill while you shred your target.[/p]
• [p]Whirlwind (3): Forget ground targets. Your Whirlwind now attaches to YOU, following you as you move before exploding in a blast that knocks back all nearby enemies. Use it to engage or to peel for yourself mid-dive![/p]

[h3]📅 Release Date: January 2, 2025[/h3][p]Whether you’re a long-time Kukulkan main looking for a fresh challenge or a Jungle specialist looking for a new high-burst pick, the Aspect of the Squall is ready to blow the competition away.[/p][p]Prepare to dive in. See you on the Battleground! 🐍💨[/p]

[h2]Support Nut is Here![/h2][p]On December 26, Nut’s playstyle expands with the Aspect of the Cosmos. This Aspect trades raw damage scaling for massive utility, turning her from a backline Hunter into a protective powerhouse for her team.[/p][h3]✨ NEW PASSIVE: COSMIC FLUX [/h3][p]Your standard Flux is replaced with Cosmic Flux, focused on defense and restoration:[/p]

• [p]Mitigation: Gain 0.75% Damage Mitigation per stack (up to 20 stacks).[/p]
• [p]Healing Skies: As your stacks decay (when above 10), you send out healing bolts to nearby allies, keeping your team in the fight longer.[/p]
• [p]Trade-off: Base Damage is increased by 20%, while Scaling is reduced by 20%.[/p]

[h3]🌌 ABILITY BREAKDOWN:[/h3]

• [p]Convergence (1): Now a team-buffing tool! Hitting an enemy God grants a mini version of Convergence to your nearby allies.[/p]
• [p]Crashing Comet (2): Enhanced Crowd Control. The comet now Stuns (!) and Slows enemies, making it a perfect tool for peeling or setting up kills.[/p]
• [p]Warp (3): Your escape is now a save! Activating Warp grants CC Immunity (!) to yourself and one nearby ally.[/p]
• [p]Skyfall (Ult): Continue to dominate the skies with your signature pull, now bolstered by your Cosmic Flux mitigation.[/p]

[h3]📅 Release Date: December 26, 2025[/h3][p]Whether you're looking to pair her with Geb's new Carry Aspect for the ultimate Egyptian duo lane or want to experiment with a high-utility Ranged Support, the Aspect of the Cosmos brings a whole new dimension to Nut.[/p][p]See you on the Battleground! [/p]