SMITE 2 has officially gone free-to-play which marks the biggest step in its journey towards replacing SMITE 1 completely. One key component that has helped SMITE 1 retain its diehard and passionate fan base is its esports scene. SMITE 2 has wasted no time in getting its esports scene started.
The SMITE 2 Founder’s Series started all the way back in September when the game was still in a closed alpha and only players who purchased a founder’s pack could play the game. It’s been a multi-phased competitive experience with open brackets, pool play, and more, which has culminated in its upcoming finals in Las Vegas.
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The Founder’s Series finals will be held from January 17 to January 19 in the HyperX Arena Las Vegas. The top 6 teams will compete for a winner to be crowned as the first ever SMITE 2 LAN champion.
Fans looking to watch the tournament will be able to tune in to the SMITE Twitch channel throughout the weekend to watch the matches.
SMITE Twitch: SmiteGame
Fans who missed the live matches and want to catch the action after the fact will be able to find the VODs on YouTube.
SMITE Esports YouTube: SmiteVOD
SMITE 2 is, of course, the future of SMITE and fans will not want to miss its first champion be crowned in front of a sold out live audience.
You’ve seen the teams. You know the talent.
Let’s show off the schedule for the Founder’s Series Championships in Las Vegas! We’re packed full of action every single day!
Tune in at 11 AM PST / 2 PM PST every day on January 17-19th for the event! pic.twitter.com/KaTKWP4v6W
— SmitePro (@SmitePro) January 10, 2025
As mentioned above, SMITE 2 has officially gone free-to-play and entered its open beta phase. Along with this massive update it now has 45 Gods, including an all new and extremely unique God Aladdin, and a ton of other changes.
Titan Forge Games have updated the map to include more farming spots and a more engaging jungle. They’ve also added more non-conquest content in the form of Joust and Assault. Players who’ve enjoyed SMITE 1 but weren’t sold on buying a founder’s pack for $30 should definitely consider giving SMITE 2 a try now that it’s free-to-play and has received its biggest update yet.
