Smite 2: How To Play The Alpha Test

Before the highly-anticipated sequel to the popular MOBA, Smite, makes its release worldwide on PCs and next-gen consoles, players will have the opportunity to test out Smite 2 in a series of Alpha Test events. While these may not reflect the completed product when the full release eventually comes around, they serve as a chance for players to get a taste of what’s to come, along with allowing them to provide some crucial feedback that will help bring an even better experience on the launch day.

The Smite 2 Alpha Tests are closed testing periods that will reveal some of the new gameplay and demonstrate the changes the sequel will have from its predecessor. The game will feature a select number of gods and some minor limitations in its game modes, but will undoubtedly be a welcome sneak peak for the franchise’s avid fanbase. If you’re not yet involved in it, here is how to participate in the Smite 2 Alpha Tests.

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When Is The Smite 2 Alpha?

A lineup of gods from Smite 2, including Ymir, Loki, Anubis, and Bellona

Hi Rez Studios and Titan Forge Games are aiming to launch a number of closed testing periods to its fanbase as a means of continuing to polish and improve the game before launch. The first of these will be running from May 2, 8pm ET to May 4, 10pm ET, but there is hope that there will be a continued flow of testing periods each month, right up until launch.

How To Play Smite 2 Alpha Tests

There are two methods in which players can get themselves into the closed testing periods for Smite 2 – either by registering their interest or by purchasing the Founder’s Edition of the game.

To register your interest, you can visit the official Smite website and fill in the form on the home page. You can also request access on Steam if you are playing on PC by going to the Smite 2 page in the store and clicking “Request Access”. Once registered, you simply need to await an email from the developers with a game key that will enable you access to the Alpha.

Alternatively, if fans are certain they want to play Smite 2 when it comes out, then there is always the option to pre-order the game by purchasing the Founder’s Edition. There are 3 tiers of the Founder’s Edition, but all of them will grant access to the Alpha testing periods, as well as the full game once it comes out.

To play the Alpha Test, you will need to ensure you have it downloaded on your console or PC. For this, you’ll need the program titled
”
Smite 2
Playtest”
, not the regular ”
Smite 2
” that you may have on your account if you purchased the Founder’s Edition.

Which Gods Are In The Smite 2 Alpha?

Smite 2 players battling with a Fire Giant

For the first Alpha Test of Smite 2, players will be able to take control of any god from the roster of 14 that are included. The gods involved in the test are:

Anhur
Anubis
Athena
Bacchus
Bellona
Cernunnos
Chaac
Loki
Fenrir
Kukulkan
Neith
Odin
Ymir
Zeus

While the roster is limited for the first Alpha, it is expected that more will be added as the finishing touches are applied to the game and any kinks are ironed out.