Smite: Battleground of the Gods, the free-to-play MOBA already out on PC, is coming to Xbox One thanks to the id@Xbox Indie Game program announced Microsoft at their Gamescom 2014 Press Conference. Now you can kick butt as gods like Thor, Poseidon and Hercules right on your Xbox!
Check out the Smite: Battleground of the Gods Xbox One Debut Trailer.
Smite will be one of the first MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) games on the Xbox One, and will finally bring one of the most popular PC MOBA’s to the console space.
“SMITE’s high-action gameplay makes it unique among leading MOBAs in that it is incredibly fun and engaging to play on a console controller,” said Todd Harris, Chief Operating Officer of developer Hi-Rez Studios. “The Xbox One provides the perfect platform for us to bring the Battleground of the Gods to console gamers around the world.”
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“As a third-person action game, SMITE is perfectly suited for the Xbox One controller”, said Chris Charla, Director of ID@Xbox for Microsoft. “We’re excited to feature a MOBA that fits our console audience in gameplay and look forward to Xbox gamers around the globe battling for dominance.”
Here’s an interview with the developer’s founder from last year’s Gamescom.
Since launching on the PC in Europe and North America in March 2014, SMITE has quickly established itself as one of the top games in the rapidly growing MOBA genre, with over 5 million players.
Themed around gods of mythology, and offering a third-person camera and more game modes than any other leading game in its genre, the game provides a unique, action-packed experience that puts the player in the thick of the action.
What Is Smite? Synopsis:
SMITE is the online battleground of the gods. Players choose from a diverse cast of deities and use their unique powers to triumph over the opposition in 5v5 team matches. SMITE is a new take on the MOBA genre; rather than observing from above the action, the game’s third person perspective puts players into the thick of combat. Instead of clicking the mouse to move, players use the familiar WASD keys to move and fight their way through SMITE’s dynamic battlegrounds.
Key Smite: Battleground of the Gods Features:
Be a God
Cut through your enemies, encase them in ice, or drown them in a vortex of souls. Assume direct control of your godlike avatar and experience the MOBA genre up close with the game camera directly behind your character instead of viewed from above. Choose from a long list of well-known and more obscure gods, each with their own history, special abilities and unique play style.
Tactical Gameplay
Master and use your godlike abilities to fulfill key roles such as damage dealer, tanking, crowd control, and support. Explore the map and defeat NPC enemies for increased gold and buffs that help both you and your allies. Then deny your opponents victory with perfectly-timed stuns and calculated ambushes.
Mythical Setting
Two teams of 5 players fight to slay the opposition’s Minotaur on an inferno-themed battlefield. But first they must contend with three flaming Phoenixes plus Cyclops NPC camps and the legendary Fire Giant in the jungle.
Power Up
Within a single match, your god levels from 1 to 20, causing your abilities to gain strength. You can purchase in-game items and consumables to benefit your god and complement your personal play style – whether it’s buffing your Magical power, Physical power, Defense or Utility capabilities.
Calculated Strikes
Every attack in SMITE is a skill shot that you control. Ranged attacks are carefully aimed, melee attacks properly positioned, and Area of Effect damage must be ground-targeted. Predict your enemies’ movements and hit your mark for maximum effect in fast-paced combat.
Free-to-Play
Everything affecting gameplay in SMITE can be earned simply by playing the game. Players have access to an initial set of playable gods for free, while additional gods are unlocked through gameplay time or more quickly through micro-transactions. Cosmetic skins can be purchased for further customization.
Smite looks really, really cool. I’m not into MOBA’s, have never played one, and doubt I ever will, but if I was… Smite would definitely be the first one I’d turn to. At least, it has left a big impression on me and looks extremely awesome and fun. Glad to see a game like this coming to Xbox One. Hopefully more MOBA’s from the PC space will make the trek as well.
What do you think about playing Smite with a controller on Xbox One?