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SMITE 2 is the sequel to the 3rd-person MOBA developed by Titan Forge Games and published by Hi-Rez Studios! Read on to learn about its release date, its price, and its target platforms.
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SMITE 2 Release Date and Time
Free-to-Play Open Beta Started on January 14, 2025
SMITE 2 moved onto its free-to-play open beta phase on January 14, 2025, for the PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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Closed Alpha Started on August 27, 2024 at 9 a.m. EDT / 6 a.m. PDT!
SMITE 2 moved onto Closed Alpha this past August 27, 2024 for the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, where those who have purchased access will be able to play all day, not limited to specific schedules weekends. It became available at around 9 a.m. EDT / 6 a.m. PDT.
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| United States (EDT) | Aug 27, 9:00 a.m. |
| United States (PDT) | Aug 27, 6:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Aug 27, 2:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Aug 28, 2:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Aug 28, 12:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Aug 27, 9:00 p.m. |
| Japan | Aug 27, 10:00 p.m. |
| Philippines | Aug 27, 9:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | Aug 27, 3:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Aug 27, 10:00 a.m. |
SMITE 2 Alpha Weekends
Before the Founder’s Edition became available to purchase, players had access to ‘Alpha Weekends’ where they were able to play the game alongside others during brief weekends.
Listed below are the dates of the past concluded Alpha Weekends:
⚫︎ Alpha Weekend One: May 2 – May 4
⚫︎ Alpha Weekend Two: May 30 – June 2
⚫︎ Alpha Weekend Three: June 27 – June 29
⚫︎ Alpha Weekend Four: July 18 – July 20
Is SMITE 2 on Xbox Game Pass?
It is unknown if the game will become available on Xbox Game Pass.
Is SMITE 2 on PS Plus?
As of writing, it’s unconfirmed whether the game will become available for PS Plus, but a subscription will be needed to access its online features.
Announcement History
June 26, 2024
SMITE 2 has announced that the game will finally be fully available to play at all times once its Closed Alpha version is released on August 27, 2024.
March 14, 2024
SMITE 2 has revealed its numerous Founder Editions that will let fans play the game on select Alpha weekend until its release, among other freebies such as access to all heroes.
January 13, 2024
SMITE 2 was formally revealed to be real on January 13, 2024, spurring its community into excitement for the game’s eventual release.
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