Hi-Rez Studios
Hi-Rez Studios business and news from across the web.- SMITE 2’s open beta is still going as Hi-Rez patches in Chronos and lots of god stat changesHi-Rez Studios has released a new patch for SMITE 2's open beta, introducing the God of Time, Chronos, and implementing numerous god stat changes. The update also includes adjustments to base health, protections, minion health, and item balance, aiming to alter time-to-kill and overall survival rates.
The Next Chapter In Roguelite FPS.Prophecy Games has announced Deadzone Rogue 2, the sequel to its popular roguelite FPS, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game builds upon the success of Deadzone: Rogue, which has garnered over 750,000 players and positive reviews across multiple platforms. A demo announcement is expected in June 2026, with a full release date to follow.- Perfect Ten: Old MMORPGs we used to talk about all the time but aren’t mentioned todayThis article discusses ten MMORPGs that were once highly anticipated and frequently discussed but have since faded into obscurity. Games like Tabula Rasa, RIFT, Mythos, The Secret World, and Marvel Heroes are highlighted, with reasons for their decline ranging from studio closures and mismanagement to shifting player interest and lack of sustained development.
5 dead games I still can’t stop thinking aboutThis article discusses five 'dead games' that, despite player abandonment or functional abandonment, remain memorable due to their strong core concepts or communities. Games like Anthem, Deceive Inc., Gigantic, Titanfall 2, and Paladins: Champions of the Realm are examined for their initial appeal and the reasons for their decline, often citing issues with live-service models, market timing, or lack of sustained support.