SMITE was officially released by Hi-Rez Studios as a free-to-play third-person MOBA game.
The first SMITE World Championship was held, marking the beginning of the official esports competitive scene for SMITE.
Hi-Rez Studios established the SMITE Pro League to formalize competitive esports seasons for professional players.
The SMITE World Championship was held at TwitchCon, increasing exposure through one of the largest streaming conventions.