Hi-Rez Studios

We’re incredibly proud of the Titan Forge team for achieving a major milestone with the Free to Play release of SMITE 2’s Beta version yesterday! 🎉 This huge accomplishment reflects the team’s dedication, creativity, and hard work in delivering an exciting new chapter for the SMITE community. Overcoming challenges and staying focused on delivering the best possible experience for players is what makes this team truly exceptional. Congratulations to everyone involved! 🚀 #SMITE2 #TitanForgeGames #GameDev

✨ Aladdin Joins SMITE2! ✨ We're excited to show you what the team has been working on—Aladdin, the latest god to join the SMITE2 roster, is available starting Tuesday, January 14th! From his daring abilities to his rich lore, this character is a labor of love from our incredible artists, designers, and developers. Check out his reveal video to see Aladdin in action and learn more about this iconic character: https://lnkd.in/g__-7zpB A huge thank you to the team for their dedication and creativity—you continue to make magic happen! Jump in to SMITE2, play as Aladdin, and share your favorite moments with us! #SMITE2 #HiRezStudios #GameDevelopment #NewGod

🚀 Behind the Scenes of SMITE 2: How GETS Enhances Live-Service Analytics Data is the backbone of every live-service game, and SMITE 2 is no exception. In our latest blog, Maximilian Johnson, Senior Data Analyst on the SMITE 2 development team, takes you on a journey through the transformative power of RallyHere's Generalized Event Tracking System (GETS). From fine-tuning matchmaking to tracking player behavior and optimizing performance, GETS has empowered the team to deliver a smoother, more balanced gaming experience for players worldwide. Whether it's out-of-the-box data insights, custom event tracking, or player experience metrics, GETS ensures every decision is backed by actionable data. 💡 Ready to learn how GETS can help elevate your live-service game? Read on! #GameDevelopment #LiveServiceGames #Analytics #SMITE2 #RallyHere

🎶 Excited to share a highlight from Andrea Chang’s #GameSoundCon presentation! As the Audio Director on SMITE2, Andrea walked through the intricacies of setting up audio occlusion across our maps. 🎮 In her talk, she explained a unique challenge we encountered: right at spawn, some sounds weren’t behaving as expected due to the camera’s listener being out of bounds. The fix? Applying a custom audio occlusion channel to ignore out-of-bounds areas, keeping the in-game audio experience smooth and immersive. Take a listen to see how our audio team brings SMITE2 to life, one sound at a time! 🎧 #SMITE2 #GamesAudio #GameDevelopment #SoundDesign

Come see Andrea Chang at this coming #GameSoundCon this Octoober 29th speaking on Harnessing #MetaSounds in #SMITE2! #GameDevelopment #SMITE2

We are super pumped to share our latest video! 🎉 Dishant Samtani takes you behind the scenes on how we brought Jing Wei to life in SMITE 2! Discover how we took this fan-favorite god from SMITE 1 and reimagined her for our upcoming sequel. From concept to design, Dishant dives deep into the evolution of her character, abilities, and the care we put into making her feel fresh and exciting for both new and returning players. https://lnkd.in/gyVuVc5r 👉 Interested in experiencing SMITE 2 for yourself? You can register for our Closed Alpha at www.smite2.com! 🎮 Don't miss your chance to be among the first to play. #SMITE2 #GameDesign #JingWei #BehindTheScenes #ClosedAlpha #HiRezStudios #GameDevelopment #SignUpNow

Ethan Hicks & Forrest Raynard will be speaking this Tuesday at the Georgia Game Developers Association's meeting on Georgia's Growing Game Industry & You! Come check this out from 6-9pm at the KSU campus. #gamedevelopment https://lnkd.in/gVPpE9rn

🚀 Balancing Spark, Retention and Growth 🎮 📽 More insights from our latest devcom panel. In this video, watch our CEO Stewart Chisam discuss turning your game’s closed alpha into a launching pad for long-term success. 🚀 From fine-tuning the "spark" to boosting retention, and focusing on growth by refining new player experiences- ensure new players learn, enjoy, and invite friends. 💡 How do you manage the transition between different phases of your game's development? What are your best strategies for player retention and growth? Share your thoughts and ask questions below! #GameDev #Gamescom #Devcom #GameLaunch #GrowthStrategy #PlayerRetention #Monetization #RallyHere

Congratulations to Titan Forge Games for bringing SMITE 2 to the 24x7 Alpha Starting Line today. This is truly the best team I've ever worked with. Many more were involved, but these were in the office today! Photo Credit: Dustin Maeno

The SMITE 2 Soundtrack composed by Stephen Barton is now available on Spotify! Add some god-like tunes to your playlist before our 24/7 Closed Alpha starts next week! #gamedevelopment #audio #SMITE2 https://lnkd.in/ge7mGBdS