In 2014, the video game Smite was launched to relative acclaim, but years later it would explode to epic heights. Today, more than 40 million players have taken part in the game’s team-based combat, esports competitions, and the million-dollar Smite World Championship!
Smite is a free-to-play game where players control gods, goddesses, or other mythical figures in team-based combat missions. Characters in the game fall into classes - Assassin, Guardian, Hunter, Mage, or Warrior - allowing players to text different play styles and experience the game in different ways. Cooperation between players works best when teams choose character classes that complement each other, allowing them to play more strategically.
When it came time for the developers of Smite to create a series of custom video game pins for their fans, it only made sense to follow the same character class model!
Smite has a carefully crafted art style that seamlessly blends mythologies found throughout human history. Players can choose from members of the Greek and Egyptian pantheons of gods, members of King Arthur’s Round Table, and all kinds of other cultures. The custom pins we helped design follow the game’s established art style that leans on heavenly themes, bright colors, and regal presentation.
Dedicated players will often have a favorite character class, so each pin was designed as a character class icon. The assassin class pins show off a deadly dagger, the guardian class a shield, the mage class a mysterious purple flame, the warrior class a bold sword, and the hunter class an arrow mid-flight.
All of the pins were delivered attached to a custom cardstock with the class designation and custom design to serve as the backdrop. Custom cardstock is often used for custom video game pins and for custom merch because it adds to the design, gives retailers an easy means of hanging and displaying pins for sale, and helps unify a set of pins as part of a series.
All of these Smite pins are hard enamel, giving them a glossy surface and premium feel that we thought would perfectly capture the godly aspect of the characters and world. Myths and legends are so much larger than life, and we wanted to help the developers create something that would feel right at home in the world they created.
Whether you’re a game designer, a player, or a casual observer, there’s a little something for everyone when it comes to custom pin design. We’ve helped game developers like the team at Smite create amazing designs to share with fans and followers at gaming events, include in promotional packages, and sell as merch online. While small, expertly crafted pins like these help you make a physical connection with players and attract new fans!
To create your own custom video game pins, all you need to do is fill out a free quote request form. Our team will set to work creating an amazing design that’s sure to leave a lasting impression!
