SMITE 2 Expands God Pool with Baron Samedi and Yemoja in Closed Alpha
Gaming Staff • October 3, 2024
Pc Games Action Game Role Playing Game Indie Game Early Access Free To Play Microsoft Xbox Sony Playstation Virtual Reality GamingTitan Forge Games, the studio behind the popular game SMITE, has announced the addition of two new playable characters, Baron Samedi and Yemoja, to the Closed Alpha of SMITE 2. Baron Samedi is the first God from the Voodoo Pantheon to join the game, with abilities focused on crowd control, healing, and damage over time. Yemoja, the Goddess of Rivers, is the first God from the Yoruba Pantheon and uses a unique resource called Omi to cast spells that revolve around water and waves.
In addition to the new characters, Titan Forge Games is also working on making SMITE 2 more beginner-friendly. The latest patch includes the first short tutorial videos and guides for the Arena and Conquest game modes, with more tutorials to come in future updates. Players can guarantee their access to the closed testing by purchasing the Founder's Edition on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and the Epic Games Store. They can also wishlist SMITE 2 on Steam and register to participate in alpha testing on the official website.
Titan Forge Games is the largest of Hi-Rez's in-house studios, with a player base of over 40 million. Hi-Rez is an industry-leading video game publisher and developer known for its successful free-to-play, games-as-a-service titles. The company has won multiple awards for innovation and technology and has been recognized for its company culture, leadership, and diversity as an employer. More information about Titan Forge Games and Hi-Rez can be found on their respective websites.

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