Smite update 11.16 patch notes is now rolling out for PS4 and Xbox One players. According to the Smite 11.16 patch notes, the latest update resolve issues related to the stuttering/lag, server performance, game crashing, and more. Apart from this, the latest Smite patch 11.16 also includes performance and stability improvements.
Previously, an update was released with two new Egyptian gods Horus and Set as well as various bug fixes. Unfortunately, since the last patch, many players were experiencing a number of issues when trying to play the game. Today’s Smite 11.16 is expected to fix all these issues.
Smite Update 11.16 Patch Notes
GAME BALANCE
- Freya Balance – The Olympians were an integral part in helping us identify player frustration factors with Freya early on in the Season. Many of the balance adjustments (nerfs) she received were brainstormed with the group.
- Added new King Arthur Sword tech allowing players to see when his Ultimate is ready to fire – Neo Olympia Update
- Mana improvement buffs for Cabrakan & Poseidon – Neo Olympia Update
- Assault Healing Orb changes after the new map was released – Neo Olympia Update
- Duel Titan Changes – Neo Olympia Update
- Enhanced Fire Giant changes – Neo Olympia Update
- Izanami buffs – Sands & Skies Update
- Hou Yi Ultimate change – Sands & Skies Update
- Cu Chulainn buffs – Ruler of the Heavens Update
- Set QoL changes( being able to see clones through walls) – Neo Olympia Update
- Gem of Isolation nerf – Ruler of the Heavens Update
- Skadi changes – Mid-Season Update
- Thor changes – Mid-Season Update
- Isis changes – Mid-Season Update
- Added more behaviors and AI improvements to bots. We’ve also added several more God to AI matches and custom bots in the Mid-Season Update.
CONTENT
- Suggested Kukulkan to receive the Tier 5 Battle of Olympus skin
- Pitched the idea for a new Modern “streetwear” theme seen with Vigilante Susano
- Content themes are now more heavily considered when deciding the content that will be included in new Chests.
- Implemented new tech to show off skin VXGs on the home screen
- The Olympians have helped brainstorm several upcoming new skins and developed mood boards for new content themes.
- Fixed several cases where skin sound FX were too quiet or lacked clarity reported by the Olympians
- End of Match Lobby animations and Color Change Art
PROJECT OLYMPUS QUALITY OF LIFE UPDATES
- Added a Console virtual keyboard for custom chat both in game and in the match lobby
- Players are now able to queue as 2 of the same God in Jungle Practice
- Spectator bug identification: Titan Health bars don’t show, Joust lighting is not showing as intended, Gold fury/Fire Giant counter display issues.
- We brought back the option to Duo-Queue in Ranked
- We also widened the MMR gap required after implementation
- Increased the amount of Ranked Bans from 4 to 5 – Mid Season Update
- Shorter Ranked Lobbies – Mid Season Update
- Shorter Ranked Queues – Mid Season Update
COMMUNITY
- Transparent skin card art cut outs will be added to the community resource bank with every update, making it easier for content creators to create video thumbnails
- We updated our Ban & Suspension policy to call out the harassment of live streamers
- The Olympians have helped us combat toxicity with detailed harassment reports
- A new Community spotlight segment has been added to the Dev Insight Show where we highlight community art and cosplay.
- Added a dedicated panel in game that advertises esports broadcasts when they are live.
- Developed a new SMITE welcome page to help on-board new players
- Increased Content creator/Influencer engagement with upcoming skin and God spoilers/teaser(EX:Olorun puzzle)
- Implemented the Community Cutesy Avatar Submission program
- Increase in non-standard media SMITE community contests!(Ex: Olorun Slow Motion Video Contest, Olorun SMITE.Guru Guide Contest)
- Added fixes for framerate drop and freezing issues.
- Smite 11.16 for PS4 has fixed some glitches.
- Stability and performance improvements
- Smite PS4 update 11.16 has added fixes for stuttering/lag issues.
- Gameplay improvements added with Smite patch 11.16.
- Added various minor under the hood changes with Smite 11.16.
Smite update 11.16 is now available for download on PS4 and Xbox One.
