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SMITE 2has revealed that the skins from the first game cannot be ported to the sequel, as doing so would take 246 years, according to the developer.SMITEis one of the most iconic MOBAs ever produced and is back in the spotlight because ofSMITE 2.
Launched in 2014 by Hi-Rez Studios,SMITEtakes inspiration from Greek mythologyand others such as Chinese, Egyptian, and Hindu to create its roster of over 100 playable characters.SMITEoffers different game modes, the most popular of which is Conquest, in which players face off inLeague of Legends-style 5v5 matches intending to destroy the Titan at the center of the enemy base. But the internet went into a frenzy when, 10 years after releasing the first title, Hi-Rez announcedSMITE 2. Marking the beginning of a new era,SMITE 2will use Unreal Engine 5. Because of this technological leap,SMITE 2has revealed that it won’t bring important content from the first game into the sequel.
Art director Sherri Harney explained thatSMITEskins cannot be transferred toSMITE 2, as doing so would cost 246 years of work. During the official announcement keynote, the dev said that the “hard call” was made in the early stages ofSMITE 2’s development. Harney also revealed that the game has over 1,600 skins released, fromSMITE’s collaboration with the metal band Slipknotto visuals inspired by popular franchises such asG.I. Joe,Magic: The Gathering, andRWBY. Art director Ben Knapp also explained that porting a singleSMITEskin toSMITE 2with just the effects would take about two months, and it wouldn’t include any meaningful improvements.
To compensateSMITEandSMITE 2players for this decision, Hi-Rez has made two announcements, the first being Legacy Gems. With this system,SMITE 2players will receive virtual currency proportional to what they spentbuyingSMITEskins. The second announcement is the Divine Legacy event, which will rewardSMITEandSMITE 2players. ForSMITE 2players, they can unlock rewards in proportion to their progress inSMITE. This way,SMITE 2players have the chance to grab up to 11 skins completely free. Meanwhile,SMITEplayers will unlock a Tier 4 and Tier 5 skin of their choice.
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Enter the Battleground of the Gods.100+ Gods: Unleash each deity’s unique strategies, legendary weapons, and earth-shattering powers. Rain lightning down upon your foes as Zeus, assassinate from the shadows as Loki, or transform and trick your foes as the Monkey King, Sun Wukong. Which God will you choose?Unique Perspective: Unlike other MOBAs, SMITE puts you directly onto the battlefield with a third-person action viewpoint. From blind-side ambushes to aimed shots, a new pantheon of strategic possibilities awaits.Become Godlike: Never played a battle arena before? Don’t worry. Auto-buy, auto-level, and the deathmatch-like Arena mode let you jump right into divine MOBA action. Aspiring pro? Top the ladders, join a competitive team, and you too could be playing at the SMITE World Championship.
