SMITE rolls out Season 3 with a new map, new skins, and new mechanics

The third season of SMITE has begun! Will Brad reveal his love for Dylan? Will anyone realize that Rachel is carrying Simon’s child? Does anyone actually like having Jasmine around? If you’re a fan of the game, you’ll know that none of those questions has anything to do with it. What the game lacks in generic soap opera drama, however, it makes up for with its patch notes, which are rather voluminous for this latest update.

Players can look forward to a new Chinese-themed Joust map and several new skins for various deities. The patch also adds in a new daily quest system and major changes to the active items in the game, shifting the items to being free Relics which unlock as you level. It’s an extensive change to the game that should have a significant impact on both high-level play and casual matches; check out the full notes for a complete rundown of all the mechanical shifts.