How to play SMITE on Mac

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Game summary

SMITE is the online battleground of the gods. Players choose from a diverse cast of deities and use their unique powers to triumph over the opposition in 5v5 team matches. SMITE is a new take on the MOBA genre; rather than observing from above the action, the game’s third person perspective puts players into the thick of combat. Instead of clicking the mouse to move, players use the familiar WASD keys to move and fight their way through SMITE’s dynamic battlegrounds.
First released: Mar 2014

Play SMITE on Mac with Parallels (virtualized)

The easiest way to play SMITE on a Mac is through Parallels, which allows you to virtualize a Windows machine on Macs. The setup is very easy and it works for Apple Silicon Macs as well as for older Intel-based Macs.

Parallels supports the latest version of DirectX and OpenGL, allowing you to play the latest PC games on any Mac. The latest version of DirectX is up to 20% faster.

Our favorite feature of Parallels Desktop is that when you turn off your virtual machine, all the unused disk space gets returned to your main OS, thus minimizing resource waste (which used to be a problem with virtualization).

SMITE installation steps for Mac

Step 1
Go to Parallels.com and download the latest version of the software.
Step 2
Follow the installation process and make sure you allow Parallels in your Mac’s security preferences (it will prompt you to do so).
Step 3
When prompted, download and install Windows 10. The download is around 5.7GB. Make sure you give it all the permissions that it asks for.
Step 4
Once Windows is done installing, you are ready to go. All that’s left to do is install SMITE like you would on any PC.
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🕹 Editor's notes

Enter the world of multiplayer online battle arena games with Smite, and assert your dominance in the realm of Gods. Choose from a detailed list of deities in various pantheons, such as Greek, Egyptian, Japanese, Roman, and Norse, amongst others. Equip yourself with deadly swords, enchanted bows, mighty spears, and powerful spells. 

Smite takes you into the world of epic God battles that will shake the very foundation of the universe. Join the arena with your team of omnipotent deities and battle the enemy to achieve dominance.

Plot:

Smite lets players build up a team of invincible gods and goddesses and compete in the arena for glory. The game's objective is simple; eliminate the enemy team and attain victory by destroying their titan, a powerful being that you must annihilate in order to win the battle. 

This multiplayer battle arena game focuses on team vs. team combat filled with sword-slashing, arrow-shooting, and spell-casting action. Gain experience with each victory, learn new skills and upgrade your weapons and armor as you progress in the mighty arena. It's the perfect game if you want to roleplay as a powerful god. 

Gameplay

Smite features loads of fast-paced action that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Control your unique diety and use all your might to destroy the enemy controlled diety in plenty of action-packed team-based arena battles. Work together with your team and develop effective strategies and tactics that give you the upper hand. 

The third-person, over-the-shoulder view is a refreshing touch and far better than the usual isometric or bird's eye angle. The fast-paced slasher-style action is definitely worth partaking in, and the exciting character design and graphics make this a uniquely polished experience.