Smite is getting sandbox mode in the next update
srsly rito? xd
and some insight from a General Discussion overlord
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They're doing this because of Riot's handling of the Sandbox mode idea.
Seriously, the backlash was pretty wide, and I'd be surprised if other game devs didn't hear about it.
Smite's devs are doing the right thing and taking advantage of Riot's weakness.