Developers have named the second season of the tenth year in SMITE in an unusual way, which started on March 28th. The Season of Hope brought changes to the "Conquest" map, the balance of the gameplay, especially the character balance, as well as a new battle pass and a new goddess.

A new character is expected to appear in SMITE in April. It will be a goddess of fertility from Mayan mythology named Ix Chel.

On the ‘Conquest’ map, the graphics and creature spawn timer have changed. For example, there is a new sky, lighting, bodies of water, and foliage, and it is easier to walk along the jungle path. Additionally, players now have less gold and experience available at the start of the game.

Hi-Rez Studios has also announced the adjustment of balance for 70 gods and 80 items in the near future. Character abilities related to healing and vampirism will be weakened by an average of 30%. However, gods and healing items will receive new abilities and effects. Overall, there is expected to be an enhancement of god abilities (not related to healing) while simultaneously reducing their healing abilities.

It is worth noting that this year developers plan to hold 4 seasons instead of the usual 1-2 in previous years. Trailer for the ‘Season of Hope’ with the new goddess Ix Chel.

Trailer "Season of Hope" with the new goddess Ix-chel