Smite eSports Season 3 is coming up, and the Oceania Pro League is back. And, big news for 2016 – Hi-Rez Studios is truly putting its money where its mouth is, and backing the Oceania Pro League to the tune of a $100,000 prize pool!
“Since introducing the Smite Pro League to the Oceania region last season, we’ve been very excited to see the growth in quality and competitiveness of the scene,” said Adam Mierzejewski, Hi-Rez Studios’ Esports Manager, in today’s announcement. “We think the Oceania scene will compete very strongly on the world stage in Season 3.”
Season 3 starts on February 27 with the first of two Pro League Qualifiers. In Split One, the prize pool is a pretty is a sweet $10,000, and you can learn more about the full season right here.