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almost 4 years ago - /u/HiRezIsiah - Direct link

Cthulhu has awakened!

We know there's been a lot of discussion about Cthulhu and the validity of his inclusion in SMITE, specifically on this subreddit. This is all included in our Dev blog going live tomorrow, but we wanted to share our thoughts with you all a little bit early.

We understand the community is mixed about the potential inclusion of Cthulhu in SMITE. Some of you have been very vocal in favor of the eldritch gods. Others have voiced concerns that Cthulhu represents a step too far, opening a door to some other fantastical, non-God characters.

We think Cthulhu fits SMITE in ways these other potential “Gods” do not. Cthulhu is, in his lore, a supernatural being of immense power. He is the high priest of a pantheon of cosmic deities whose presence alone is enough to render a human completely insane -- the sort of character at home on the Battleground of the Gods, and arguably the best-known godly figure who is not currently in SMITE.

Yes, Cthulhu originates from a piece of popular fiction, but from one nearly 100 years old. Baba Yaga is about 250 years old, by comparison. And the Arthurian legends as we know them today were, truly, the product of 12th century popular fiction.

SMITE's lore is simple: If people believe in a God, if they talk about it, they make it real. That's what the concept of worshipers is all about. Cthulhu has achieved a near mythical status in today’s world, represented in the thousands of books, comics, games, and movies that pay homage to him -- and the people who enjoy them. We think there are enough people who believe in Cthulhu as a godly figure that he's a valid candidate for SMITE.

We have no intent to go farther than Cthulhu, and he will remain the only playable character from this pantheon for the foreseeable future. We’ve heard people joke about Cthulhu being a slippery slope to Dumbledore’s inclusion in SMITE. Dumbledore has no place in SMITE. Even Robin Hood has been debated and soundly rejected by the Titan Forge Games team.

The team is super excited for Cthulhu’s addition to SMITE, and we can’t wait for the full reveal this Wednesday at 3pm ET on our next Update Show. Trust me, you’re going to go crazy when you see him in action! Keep an eye out for our Closer Look Blog post tomorrow(and maybe an early surprise later today).






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