SMITE Encountering Server Issues With The Release Of Dragon’s Fortune Update 5.9

smite sobek dragons lightThe SMITE Dragon’s Fortune 5.9 Update is now live on the PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The update brings with it new god skins, cosmetics, chest items, tweaks and balances, and a ton of bug fixes.

The update also introduces minor changes and balances to a few of your favorite gods. Ah Puch’s Corpse Explosion will now deal higher initial damage and slightly less damage from corpses. Chernobog’ mana costs have been lowered and his Crystallized Curses damage increased. These adjustments will make both heroes more viable during the early game. Erlang Shen, Neith, Nox, Skadi, Zeus, and Zhong Kui will also be getting slight buffs while Cu Chulainn, Hachiman, and Xbalanque will be slightly nerfed.

Unfortunately, the SMITE servers have been encountering issues because of a strange bug triggered by the sudden spike in player numbers. Here’s Hi-Rez Studios President Stewart Chisam’s statement on Twitter:

We’ll keep you abreast of any developments. Meanwhile, you can check out the video below for an in-depth look at Update 5.9. You can also head over to the SMITE official site for the full patch notes.

SMITE - 5.9 "Dragon's Fortune" Showcase - Live Show VOD