SMITE 2 News

[p]On March 10, the river has a new master.[/p][p]Charon arrives in SMITE 2, bringing one of the most unique support playstyles in the Battleground’s history. Collect coins from fallen minions and monsters to build Soul stacks (earning infinitely scaling health), ferry allies across the map in your spectral boat, and unleash the power of the River Styx.[/p][p]Control fights witha silencing Spectral Surge, reveal enemies and empower allies through Damnation, paddle into battle with Swift Voyage, and summon a massive tidal wave with Summon Styx, fearing enemies while empowering allies behind the wave.[/p][p]On March 13, Charon’s Aspect of the Tollkeeper arrives, transforming his playstyle into a scaling damage engine. Coins are automatically drawn toward you, scaling your power. Damnation leaves an orbit skull that attacks marked enemies, and your abilities trigger waves of follow-up strikes. The trade-off: No more silence or shielding.[/p][p]Whether ferrying allies into battle or controlling the river of souls, Charon brings an entirely new way to support your team.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]The Massive Base Stat Overhaul[/h2][p]This update introduces one of the largest gameplay shakeups in SMITE 2 so far.[/p][p]To restore stronger god identity and create more meaningful builds, we’re introducing a sweeping base stat rebalance across the entire roster.[/p][p]Every god now has one standout base stat that reinforces their identity and playstyle.[/p][p]This also dramatically changes early laning:[/p]

• [p]Mana regeneration has been reduced across the roster, making mana management far more important.[/p]
• [p]Mana items and mana regeneration matter again.[/p]
• [p]Solo lane Totem fights become more valuable, since mana sustain can decide early pressure.[/p]
• [p]Melee bruisers and tanks gain more attack damage, helping them trade into ranged casters and healer supports.[/p]

[p]The result is a battlefield where build choices matter more, matchups feel more distinct, and gods once again have stronger identities.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Match Boosters Arrive[/h2][p]A new way to accelerate progression enters SMITE 2.[/p][p]Match Boosters grant 2x XP and Worshipers for both teams for one match and can be activated by one player on each side.[/p][p]Use them to level gods faster, help your team progress, and make every match count.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Assault Improvements[/h2][p]Assault receives a large round of quality-of-life improvements focused on pacing and team fights:[/p]

• [p]Wider lanes near towers[/p]
• [p]Faster match start[/p]
• [p]Increased minion spawn and scaling frequency[/p]
• [p]Larger assist range for team play[/p]
• [p]Improved camera collision along map edges[/p]
• [p]Custom lobbies now support All Pick Assault[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]New Wandering Market Travelers[/h2][p]Two new Travelers join the Reign of the Archfiend event:[/p][p]Loki Charms – Loki
A magician-themed skin featuring multiple Prism variations and cosmetics.[/p][p]The Magnificent – Sol
A dazzling stage performer with elegant Prism skins and themed rewards.[/p][p]Both Travelers grant Wyrm Seals toward Archfiend event progression.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]And So Much More[/h2]

• [p]New Setting: Show ability targeters during the prefire window when using Instant Cast.[/p]
• [p]Extensive Balance Changes: Adjustments across gods, items, and starter upgrades.[/p]
• [p]Conquest Tuning: Updates to Inspiration (Purple Buff) stacking and more.[/p]
• [p]Arena Improvements: Updated crowd audio mix and pacing adjustments.[/p]
• [p]Quality-of-Life Updates: Purchase modals now show your currency totals for clearer spending decisions.[/p]
• [p]Gameplay Fixes: Addressed CC indicator issues, ability behavior bugs, and interaction inconsistencies.[/p]
• [p]Bug Fixes: Fixes for Susano ability issues, Hou Yi effects persisting, and more.[/p]

[p]Full update notes are available here: https://www.smite2.com/news/open-beta-30-update-notes/[/p][p][/p][p]The Ferryman waits.[/p][p]Step aboard and see how the Battleground has changed.
Play SMITE 2 now.[/p]

• [p]Bumba’s Cudgel (Buff)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Strength: 10 -> 15[/p]
  • [p]Increased Intelligence: 20 -> 25[/p]
• [p]Bumba’s Golden Dagger (Buff)[/p]
  • [p]Increased Strength: 10 -> 15[/p]
  • [p]Increased Intelligence: 20 -> 25[/p]
• [p]Sands of Time (Nerf)[/p]
  • [p]Decreased Mana Regen: 0.6 -> 0.4 per second per 10% of Missing Mana[/p]
• [p]Pendulum of the Ages (Nerf)[/p]
  • [p]Decreased Strength: 5 -> 3 per 10% of available Mana[/p]
• [p]War Flag[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where this item was not providing Attack Speed correctly[/p]
• [p]War Banner[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where this item was not providing Attack Speed correctly[/p]
• [p]Warrior’s Axe (Nerf)[/p]
  • [p]Decreased Strength: 15 -> 12[/p]

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[p]Power bends. Magic fractures. The Dark Enchantress has arrived.[/p][p]Morgan Le Fay joins SMITE 2, bringing layered spellcraft, sigil selection, and escalating power into every fight. Mark enemies with five unique Symbols to trigger Empowered Blade, reduce cooldowns, gain Intelligence, and scale permanently throughout the match.[/p][p]Choose your magic in real time with Sigil Mastery, summon dragons with knockup and knockback pressure, punish movement with Shroud of Wildfire, and unleash Consuming Power, a devastating CC immune ultimate that grows stronger based on the variety of Marks consumed.[/p][p]On February 27, her Aspect of the Cursed Crown arrives, transforming her into a melee battlemage. Gain Wrath over time, fire all three Sigils at once in a Venn diagram of doom, and unleash a two-stage ultimate at 40 or 80 Wrath. This Aspect trades ranged safety for close-range devastation and Max Health-scaling explosions.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Adaptive Starters & Conquest Role Buffs Are Here[/h2][p]Starter items have been fundamentally reworked to provide Adaptive Stats, intelligently granting Strength or Intelligence based on your build. This opens hybrid paths, enables flexible itemization, and reshapes early-game decisions across every role.[/p][p]Role-specific bonuses have also been introduced in Conquest, giving Support, Jungle, Solo, Mid, and Carry distinct identity advantages throughout the match. The two systems combine make more starters viable than ever for Junglers and Supports.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Arena After Dark[/h2][p]Arena receives a dramatic visual overhaul:[/p]

• [p]New stadium-themed night lighting[/p]
• [p]Order vs Chaos spotlight presentation[/p]
• [p]Updated ground and sky materials[/p]
• [p]Atmospheric fog and environmental touches[/p]

[p]The Battleground has never looked more intense.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Multiqueue Expanded[/h2][p]Multiqueue now allows players to select exactly which modes they want to queue for:[/p][p]Conquest
Arena
Joust
Assault[/p][p]Regional optimizations improve matchmaking quality and reduce wait times across supported regions.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]New Wandering Market Travelers[/h2][p]Midnight Glamour Neith
Jandroid Janus[/p][p]Both include Wyrm Seals for progression in the Archfiend Saga event.[/p][p]A new Reward Traveler also arrives:[/p][p]Grovebound Mordred, unlocked after collecting 6 Wyrm Seals.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]And So Much More[/h2]

• [p]Updated God Screen
  Now clearly shows Physical or Magical damage types and adds a small icon view option.[/p]
• [p]Improved Support Access
  New out-of-game Escape Menu buttons link directly to Support and Bug Reporting.[/p]
• [p]Crowd Control Clarity Fixes
  Ability icons now properly X out when affected by CC. Fixed lingering CC immunity visuals.[/p]
• [p]Death Metal Rework
  Converts Intelligence into Strength during its effect and increases Crit Chance to 20%. No longer buffs allies or grants Attack Speed.[/p]
• [p]Lobby & Store Stability Fixes
  Fixed god models not loading, item store selection issues, and controller Aspect selection bugs.[/p]
• [p]Arena & UI Fixes
  Colorblind Minotaur indicators fixed. Mastery stars now display correctly.[/p]
• [p]Gameplay Bug Fixes
  Hou Yi interruption corrected, bot knockups fixed, Danza camera issue resolved, and various VFX/ability issues cleaned up.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]Magic is changing. Builds are evolving. The Battleground is darker than ever.[/p][p]Step into the crown.
Play SMITE 2 now.[/p][p][/p][p]Full update notes are available here: https://www.smite2.com/news/open-beta-29-update-notes/[/p]

[p]This Valentine’s weekend, SMITE 2 celebrates the season with a limited-time event that lets you define your relationship status on the Battleground.[/p][p]Earn exclusive rewards based on how you play:[/p]

• [p]Play more games in a party to unlock the Always Mine badge[/p]
• [p]Play more games solo to claim the coveted Forever Alone badge[/p]

[p]No matter your path, everyone benefits from 2x Worshipers, making this the perfect weekend to level gods, grind mastery, and jump into matches with friends or rivals.[/p][p]The event also features the arrival of Heartguard Athena, bringing sharp style and sharper shields to the fight, plus new Themed Supporter Store Bundles to match the mood.[/p][p]Whether you’re queueing together, flying solo, or somewhere in between, this weekend is about proving your status in combat.[/p][p]This event runs from 7 a.m. Eastern on Friday, Feb. 13 to 11 a.m. Eastern on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Badge rewards will be distributed up to 2 days following the conclusion of the event.[/p]

[p]Celebrate Steam PvP Fest with a massive 30% OFF SMITE 2 Founder’s Editions![/p][p]⚡ Founder’s ($20.99 USD): Unlock ALL Gods forever![/p][p]🔥 Ultimate ($69.99 USD): ALL Gods + Ascension Passes, T5 Fallen Zeus, & more![/p][p]Whether you're on Steam or PlayStation, now is the perfect time to become a Founder. Check the in-game store for sales on upgrade packs too![/p][p]Sale ends Feb 16. See you on the Battleground![/p]