SMITE 2 Developer Deep Dive - Graphics

SMITE 2 has taken massive strides to look as godly as its cast!
Join the team in our latest Deep Dive to see how we're utilizing Unreal Engine 5 to push visuals to the next level in SMITE 2!
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[@SASPro]

still cant believe this is real tbh

[@Hung_Nguyen_90]

This is Unreal 😆

[@muffin70507]

​@@Hung_Nguyen_90times 5

[@df1phantom]

​@@Hung_Nguyen_90haahaa 😂

[@PartStupid]

@@Hung_Nguyen_90 - Unreal x5!

[@TimeyWimey.]

Seeing a god like Ra, whose whole thing is light, have their abilities illuminate the scenery will sure be a spectacle.

[@rajeke]

Bruh….

[@bryanmoreno8231]

Just blew my mind

[@johnnycripplestar5167]

And for his ultimate, he melts your fuckin GPU!

[@shawnfromstatefarm8822]

@@johnnycripplestar5167truly an Unreal 5 moment.

[@TimeyWimey.]

@@johnnycripplestar5167 could you imagine being the enemy (or ally or himself) when he does his flashbang.

[@richie5751]

I’m hype and ready for another 11 years of smite!

[@oakfam1565]

it is moving along so quickly I can't wait

[@OffsetPaladin]

I’ve seen gameplay at the Spl and the game needs alot of work, it won’t be fully polished till 2025/2026. It’s great etc but I don’t want them to go to fast

[@3lietechhack646]

It's actually not. Go to Hurriwind's channel (a former pro spl player that's been play testing smite 2). In one of his recent video, there's a smite 2 video. He talks about it in the first 5 min. Bascially he's saying that hi rez has been overpromising, and no way it launches on time.

[@oakfam1565]

@@3lietechhack646 that's unfortunate. I'm still excited to hop in alpha and beta tests hopefully

[@3lietechhack646]

@@oakfam1565 Same!

[@oakfam1565]

@@HighLanderPonyYT I was more talking about their progress leading up to worlds to now

[@IrisIrisIris29]

1:09 Is this our first sighting of Fenrir? Looks like his chains are more animated! Also looks like statues of Artemis (?) at 2:25 and Athena at 3:36, hopefully my girls are coming sooner rather than later :)

[@itzayhr]

God damn, you have a good sight

[@noice9193]

Yeah he was there for like 3 seconds

[@LonewolfXIII]

Yay, now I have to hope my favorite skin of his survives the purge 😅

[@yaroslavka]

He is the next god btw

[@LonewolfXIII]

@@yaroslavka Here's hoping Inu Gami will be available for him

[@xavreythemeloettaobsessedm5268]

my PC is dying watching this

[@postmelons2282]

This is genuinely the best thing the smite team could’ve done for the future of their game. Well done, super excited to move over

[@AmericanHairlines69]

Smite 2 looks like a school project and a kids first toying around with unreal engine.

[@TyCooper_]

Thank you for all of your hard work!

[@rogelioalonzo2911]

Loving these devices dives really keeps the hype going

[@daggbruh]

I'm so excited for smite 2 it's unreal. Everyone we have seen in these videos seems very passionate, and that's awesome.

[@envyrande3782]

Very excited for Smite 2

[@SANDOINC]

Genuinely looks amazing! Really excited to return to Smite! Great work Dev Team!!

[@vhuLTuReZ]

I started playing smite 1 again because of hearing about smite 2 and this looks amazing so far

[@franke102]

Same.

[@cerdi_99]

@@franke102 same x2

[@Thunkerino]

​@@HighLanderPonyYTthe point is to be fast , you don't need gems when you're essinlty getting a skin for both games every patch that takes like maybe 5 days to finish

[@DanteNeverWaits]

@@HighLanderPonyYT so you’re playing for the battle pass?

[@deathghost65]

Funny seeing the devs show all this new lightning and texture but the competitive players are just going to turn the visual settings to low/off.

[@nikkodawisan1251]

Love the screen shake effect ^^ Please have this available in SEA Server ^^

[@mangotobi]

that looks amazing, really looking forward for the alpha!!! keep it up guys!!!

[@ejakeway]

Been playing smite since maybe the 2nd year. My partner loves watching me play and we both can’t wait to try out smite 2!

[@Meskuzze420]

Thank you for all of your hard work. Can’t wait to see Cthulhu:)

[@josephmulcey5721]

Simply amazing, keep going guys

[@Sean3D2Y]

Can't wait! Been wanting an Updated Smite since the New Gen Consoles Released.

[@lilnizal]

Looking forward to being an alpha tester again :) can't wait! I will continue to support smite no matter what!

[@bewwie9067]

Amazing work you guys

[@deathmouth101]

as someone learning ue5 myself, it truly is a game changer, way to go devs!

[@OP.525]

awesome can't wait to see my favorite merlin abilities with all these new effects going to be sweet!

[@eriklarsson5986]

O comentário BR que você estava procurando. Vem logo Smite2!!

[@LocalJanitor6]

Will we still be required to meet Smite 1's ranked requirements in Smite 2? It takes quite a bit to do

[@7128jml]

My god i cant wait to play this version of bellona. Slamming that mace down is going to be so fun

[@caracansado5832]

I'm hoping that Zagreus and Bahamut will be released in Smite 2.😂

[@spinewire1240]

Shadows were not moving on that part they were showing off how light reacts :D I know that was probably to highlight the materials but hope they didnt forget shadows. Super excited for this game

[@samuelfernandes6181]

I would like to see scenes with rain, snow, or for example with the seasons. or for example with more life (animals, insects etc.

[@UltrAlien]

hmm i just want to know if they are going to do some event like turn off the daylight for hallowen event or tiings like that can be sick

[@WulfrumLP]

I can't wait to see set's new animations that'll be so sick

[@ElliotDaSmol]

can't wait to be able to play Fenrir in this

[@MariomatisheBlutspur]

Look at my boy Ymir 😭❤

[@MrLuc237]

Kinda think the old smite art style looks more pleasant to the eyes. The vibrant colors are missing in this version. The models sure look better but from what i'm seeing right now the map isn't doing it for me.

[@ariansanzo6393]

Its ok to have a different opinion. But try to be open minded. If you like more smite 1, stay with smite 1. They cant just copy and paste de same game.

[@MrLuc237]

@@ariansanzo6393 Dude my comment should tell you I'm open minded. But if the visuals of this map is the end product that's not good. It looks very dull and undetailed. I don't think you get what i even ment in the first place.

[@kadence224]

@@MrLuc237you know it’s not the end product, my guy. This is pre alpha. Of course it’s going to look better by release.

[@Boom3120]

you like the finished product better ? fascinating

[@Boom3120]

but, it's literally written on the video, work in progress, pre alpha footage@@MrLuc237

[@Raivazz]

Always wanted to get into smite but the only issue I had was the dated graphics. Seeing this I can't wait to finally dig into the game with a fresh experience

[@NebulaShadow_]

Looks so good. Can't wait!

[@inrisd3704]

new items look rad. Frenzy dagger, death metal, jade scepter, wings of hussar, eye of providence all have stats and actives visible at 3:35

[@beybladetunada5697]

Fenrir, cool

[@rolandolozano3341]

Looks so crisp I can’t wait and hoping for alpha access

[@drew3045]

it's a blessing having the production team put this series together. I love seeing the developers talk about their work 💪♥️

[@yoursexycookie]

I'm waiting for old Pers to comeback :)

[@Enivoke]

I got excited about this (as I am just finding out about SMITE 2) and even liked the video and got excited about NANITE on Unreal Engine 5. Then I kept reading comments and forums to find out that thousands I've spent on SMITE 1 will basically be GONE? Your loyal supporting players, the backbone of your income to get SMITE where it is today, you just gonna leave behind over an ENGINE Upgrade? Nothing stops you guys from just using all the skins as it's just an asset... Overwatch 2 did it, Dota 2 Did it, CSGO to CS2 did it, why can't you guys?

[@UncookedLunch]

Tiamat my beloved?

[@turtolelegs6831]

tiamat uwu

[@DopeDevastation]

So now it shouldn't be any excuse to not get SNOW ARENA NOW😤

[@Blackbeard069]

So glad Bacchus seems to be in the 1st group.

[@cashmoneybanks8442]

It would be so sick if we could get a replay system with a cinematic camera to better experience all of these effects and graphics. I feel like a lot of the details will get lost on us in the heat of battle so it would be awesome to sit back and just admire the graphics

[@aedesup]

I really hope those in-game icons are for pre-alpha only and you plan to use splash arts as icons/portraits. The way it looks at 0:56 is hideous.

[@quamirlivingston7450]

You should definitely add a mixture of daytime and nighttime on this conquest map

[@GodLaxus]

This is amazing, how does one intern for Hi-Rez as an aspiring developer?

[@drew3045]

hi rez game developer podcast when? have a host talk with a member of a dev team each week? 👀👀

[@juliancisneros386]

They did something like this(not podcast style) when they had that contract with mixer. I remember a vfx artist working on an Athena skin and hearing him talk about it inspired me to start learning game dev! Unfortunately it took me years to actually start so I’m still a beginner lol

[@smitegame]

👀

[@manirule8779]

I was a bit doubtful on the ambient lighting effects from the original gameplay footage, if they can nail it then this game will be gorgeous. A good recent example of UE5's potential here is palworld, each illuminated character splashes light on their surroundings

[@xskipperrr]

so quero saber se vai rodar no meu celeron 1.8ghz

[@FalcrusArts]

Devs weren't joking when they said Anubis ult gonna look better. holly this is insane

[@Hung_Nguyen_90]

Imagine make a night map and see Ra's abilities cast lighting around 😆

[@RageTwisty]

if i get spotted because of lighting 😆

[@rogelioalonzo2911]

Looks great.

[@KordanIrenicus]

Will I be able to play Smite 2 on my ten year old rig with its GTX 1050 and i3-4130?

[@darknesssoad900]

i hope they do a night and day version of every map

[@cherryblossom1867]

Any remodeling look design on certain gods? By chance

[@wilsontc123]

I want a map with vertical elements in it. Then I may pick up smite again.

[@connortalbert814]

My first god that i diamond was chaac and still to this day hes my fav

[@MajinUbuu]

You guys should do more market into Brasil, you all can win such a great base for the game...

[@Karma_TTV]

I wonder if they will add a day night cycle

[@sefakutlu1116]

Will there be keyboard and mause support for Playstaion 5? And I was playing in the pc version, will I be able to benefit from the legacy if I switch to the Playstaion 5 version?

[@Zozooted]

Keep cookin 🔥

[@ethanspittle6851]

Sooo Excited! Have over 1600H in Smite, and really looking forward to this, the animations look so much more fluid and the abilities and the COLOURS OMG!!! The attacks look more impactful as they are high contrast colours and effects. Litterally Cannot wait for this!

[@khaled_bf90]

im too exited keep going

[@jayymimasu9359]

Can you guys make it so I can zoom in to my character in game like PC players I like playing with my character closer so I won't see who's ranking me thanks

[@luknightrem3416]

Ive been Playing DOTA 2 and a but of LOL since I was in elementary school, huge FAN of MOBA.I just found out about SMITE when Smite 2 trailer came out. Thinking " why haven't I played this game before?!?!" Been playing this game and nothing else ever since, wish I knew about it sooner.

[@ShadeMeadows]

Damn... I'll return to the game FOR SURE.

[@TheForestChannel1]

SO HYPE

[@xenithix1337]

It LOOKS amazing, however I'm more interested in balancing with the new system

[@henriquefreitas0285]

Trás as dublagem pro Brasil,, era incrível ❤❤❤

[@FiyahKitteh]

Ajax is my hero, and this looks freakin' amazing 💖

[@holyshaman]

It looks good!

[@humblehonchkrow1609]

Can't wait to turn graphics on min so i can see what's happening in teamfights.

[@carved6749]

Smite 2 actually looks like Smite 1 artstyle Modernized with more powerful tech thats a sequel I want!

[@2SI_Official]

so hype

[@teribleterror]

I wonder how they’re gonna handle the ugly yellow paint coat that happens when you’re cc immune

[@OmniAnts]

Pretty sure i just saw the teaser of the new god

[@pirateking9677]

Looks good.

[@runtrat9]

So for everything in this video is what Epic did. It's like watching a video of studios and their experience with Unreal Engine at a Epic Press Event for their new tech.

[@5hadowLinks]

What in the world is going on with the statue at 3:03?

[@iActuallyLiveinUtah]

I pre-register for smite 2, I hope I get it.

[@azmah8523]

I noticed that Ymir and Anhur don't have the yellow glow indicating cc immunity. I'm sure there was a discussion behind this, what was the reasoning? Also gotta say, Smite 2 looks great so far! Keep it up!

[@mathias6423]

It is all about the gods, and some more PVE mode in Smite 2 would be awesome, where you are questing on some maps with your friends as your fav gods would be awesome. Like running around with the Nordic gods like Thor and Odin on a Valhalla PVE map with different quests and story on it would be awesome. Something we were promised by a huge studio for their second iteration of their huge game which flopped hugely and was a big fiasco where we did not get anything PVE like promised =( But Smite 2 would really benefit from a PVE-RPG mode where you quest and level your gods, would be soooo cool. Now to my question, will all the gods from SMITE 1 be in SMITE 2 at release ? And if so will there also be any new gods added at release ? Looking forward to playing SMITE 2, I have 600 hours in SMITE 1 and would have played it much more if it had a PVE MODE of some kind since I love playing RPG PVE games with my friends even more than PVP, and I think the fantasy of playing different gods would suit a roleplaying PVE game even more.

[@riven4121]

Wait Smite 2 is going to use Lumen?

[@vanyo.i]

Really excited for Smite 2, I wish the team best of luck! I love the concept of Smite and I used to play it many years ago, unfortunately it did start to feel outdated and rather stale as time went on. I hope they give it the revamp it deserves, I can see many old school players returning and also many new players emerging.

[@mrturtlelover]

I really can't wait to play this. I've played Smite since season...3 I believe. I feel like I've experienced all it has to offer, I want to go into Smite 2 as a baby player, not knowing anything about the character changes, map, items, anything. I'm ready to experience the game all over again for the first time like I did when I was in high school all those years ago. I can't wait to play this and to hopefully be in the alpha to help identify bugs, offer feedback, etc. I want this game to be a smash hit, I want people to look at Smite 2 and go 'holy moly I wanna play that right now'.

[@darius1187]

Very exciting to see the new Smite chapter evolve! But hearing "free our production time to better focus on (...) more skins" sounds alarming. It's not as if there weren't enough skins in the end.

[@ahmarcamacho8404]

When?

[@beat4310]

im just wondering if yall will opp youre game for low end players like fortnite does with there game

[@Towtrucc]

really hope that the performance doesnt get wrecked from all this cool stuff :( especially in a competitive shooter

[@mroy7245]

just asking my can i run smite 2 on my potato pc like smite 1 ?

[@Dan-Payne]

it will likely be a bit more intensive but also WAY better optimised so depending on how much of a potato, quite possibly :P

[@JW-jj9rz]

I had to stop watching, it's soooo beautiful, I wouldn't be able to play smite!!!!

[@FelipeMannrich]

I hope the game will be optimized for my fellow gamers with bad setups

[@Trulyniraza]

I feel like they'll be forced to bring back CC immunity's golden hue really. Having a "CC immune" text above the character is not enough, also taking into consideration many of the new abilities' VFX it might prevent players from spotting the text from all the visual clutter.

[@blakecox373]

They can be more creative than making your entire character, regardless of skin turn into a golden hue. I think we’ll adapt with the right system.

[@miikeway]

gogogo

[@surajhawk27]

I'm ready to dance with SHIVA

[@michaeleshleman9144]

I would love to see a movie of SMITE! A movie! :)