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Hi-Rez will only be giving 'minor updates' to Smite and Paladins now it's laying off around 70 employees, but don't worry, Smite 2 is the 'primary focus of the newly streamlined operations'
AppWizard
February 7, 2025

Hi-Rez will only be giving ‘minor updates’ to Smite and Paladins now it’s laying off around 70 employees, but don’t worry, Smite 2 is the ‘primary focus of the newly streamlined operations’

Hi-Rez Studios has announced that while the servers for Smite, Paladins, and Rogue Company will remain operational, no major updates are planned for these games. The r/Smite subreddit is compiling a list of affected staff due to recent changes, and the studio has previously laid off employees to ensure long-term viability. Paladins has not received significant updates since the introduction of its last champion, Omen, in 2023. Hi-Rez President Stewart Chisam has expressed regret over layoffs and emphasized the studio's commitment to survival. The company plans to focus primarily on Smite 2 moving forward, but this decision has raised skepticism among industry observers regarding the sustainability of game development and the impact on existing teams.
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