SMITE 2 | Open Beta 9 Patch Preview | Exciting Changes Ahead
Edited By
Emma Collins
Open Beta 9 is set to launch on May 5 with Flash Tests kicking off tomorrow. Today's Titan Talk, featuring Pon Pon, outlined major changes outside of balance updates. New content includes fresh gods, skins, and gameplay adjustments, sparking conversation across forums.
Key Features of Open Beta 9
New Gods and Aspects
Guan Yu: Deals Physical Damage with Hybrid Scaling; passive now grants Attack Speed stacks. Abilities are affected by this Attack Speed.
Kali: Now ranges in Basic Attacks; her Aspect releases on May 12, focusing on unique attack dynamics.
"Guan Yu’s aspect just gonna be 10 times better than his default kit," said one excited player.
Cosmetic Updates and Skins
Wandering Market introduces limited-time cosmetics, featuring Bumble Bee Jing Wei and Hive Mother Yemoja.
New Announcer Packs added, with iconic esports quotes for more immersive gameplay.
Adjustments and Quality of Life Improvements
Balance changes: XP and Gold scaling adjusted to increase leveling time but make full builds quicker.
Ranked mode receives a Soft Reset impacting players ranked Masters and above.
The Auto Builder supports favorited builds now, enhancing user experience.
Community Reactions
Players have shown a mix of excitement and concern over the patch:
"Kali about to be the best ranged god. Correct me if I’m wrong but her basics still scale as if they were melee?"
Another player noted, "I'm struggling to understand how death animations are distracting during the team fights"
“Looks like good stuff. Curious about balance next week,” added a player while hoping for better tank options.
Noteworthy Comments from Players
△ "Aspects are the best thing that happened in SMITE 2."
▽ "Some nerfs went too hard and there’s only really like 10 viable tank items."
※ "HELL YEA bongos back (soon™)!"
Closure
This upcoming patch seems set to turbocharge gameplay dynamics with a fresh slate of characters and mechanics. As players gear up for Open Beta 9, many are left wondering how effective these changes will prove in competitive environments.