The prize pool for Smite's championship tournament has reached more than $2 million, becoming just the third franchise to reach that plateau for eSports and passing that for League of Legends' 2014 World Championships.
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The total crowd-funded pool for the Smite World Championships currently sits at $2.14 million, where it will continue to grow until next month. The event for Hi-Rez Studios' MOBA will be held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta from January 9 to 11.
Similar to a model employed by Dota 2 and other titles, funds were raised largely by a promotion called the Odyssey, which sells in-game items to players. Sales from the Odyssey will continue to add to the prize pool until the event, when eight qualified professional teams compete for the lion's share.
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The developers at Hi-Rez released a featurette, viewable below, to celebrate the milestone. If you're in the area or can make the trip, tickets for the Smite World Championship can be purchased here. Congratulations to everyone at Hi-Rez for the achievement--stay tuned for more information on both Smite and SWC as the event approaches.