After spending over a year in beta, Hi-Rez Studios has announced the release date of its 3D mythology-themed multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) SMITE

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Throughout the SMITE beta, which began in May 2012, over 2.5 million players registered for the game. For those who have spent a significant amount of time and money in SMITE's Open Beta, all of that progress will carry over to the game's general release in March. In addition, anyone who reaches level 30 before March 25 will unlock the Cacodemon skin for the God Ymir.To kick the launch off in style, Hi-Rez is starting a new leg of their SMITE Weekly Tournament Series on January 4, 2014. The tournament will culminate on March 29-30 with a $100,000 LAN event in Atlanta, Georgia. The top four teams from Europe and North America are scheduled to compete, so if you and your friends want a chance at the pot, get in on the Open Beta action sooner than later.

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