
The response within the community to the news about the developer’s termination and immediate rehire presented a variety of opinions. For instance, Global_Fix4760 expressed high regard for the developer, commenting, “Lermy was an outstanding and dedicated developer; I’m pleased for her and I know Predecessor will now improve.” This positive sentiment was frequently observed throughout many comments, underscoring a feeling of pride in having someone who had previously given so much to the Smite universe continue to grow their skills. However, there were also users like MediocreSkyscraper who expressed caution, saying, “I hope Smite does well. Really glad she landed somewhere promising.” This sense of optimism was balanced with a hint of uncertainty about Smite’s future, as reflected in the comment by MediocreSkyscraper and other users who may be hoping for a larger company to pick up Smite someday.