The gods prepare to go to war with one another in Smite 2. The sequel to the title that put a new spin on MOBAs is getting a slick upgrade with the Unreal 5 engine and aims to take full advantage of current-gen consoles. However, with players and their friends potentially being spread across platforms, will Smite 2 offer cross-play and cross-progression?
Cross-pantheon and cross-platform
Per information directly from the Smite 2 site, the MOBA of the gods will have both cross-play and cross-progression. Players across Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and SteamDeck will be able to play with one another. This is in line with how the original Smite operated, so it’s reassuring this trend will continue. One thing of note is that at this time of writing, Hi-Rez Studios is still awaiting final partner approval for cross-progression.
This is a huge boon for those with multiple platform options. Not only can they play with friends regardless of platform, but they can also swap platforms should the need or desire arise. It’s a feature I absolutely look for so I can play on the go with my laptop or on the couch with my PS5.
Smite was one of the first games I covered from its initial beta through its PC release in 2014. It’s insane to think that this game has been running for a decade at this point. It’s the only MOBA to have really grabbed my attention and held it. Over those many years, I’ve met new friends across various platforms. As such, it’s oddly comforting to see that opportunity will still be there for others.
