As the anticipation builds for the Early Access release of Smite 2, players are being given the opportunity to not only test the experience that is to come, but can also flex their skills in a competitive tournament. This true sequel to the popular MOBA Smite promises to be everything the original is and even more.
To coincide with the launch of the second Alpha test for Smite 2, players now have the opportunity to show their prowess in any of the playable gods in the game so far in a tournament that awards a significant cash prize to the winners. For players wanting to know how to enter the Smite 2 Alpha test tournament, this guide will provide all the necessary details.
Smite 2: How To Play The Alpha Test
In preparation for its release later in the year, players can participate in Smite 2's Alpha Test weekends. Here's everything you need to know.
Smite 2 Alpha Tournament Details
Players who have pre-ordered Smite 2 or registered their interest in the Alpha testing stages of the game's release will also have the opportunity to sign up for the Closed Alpha Tourney, which has a $2,500 cash prize for the winner and $500 for the runner-up. There will be two tournaments open, one in North America and one in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa), both of which will commence on June 1, 2024. Here are the times players need to be aware of:
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EMEA |
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Check-Ins Open |
June 1, 2024, at 2pm CEST |
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Check-Ins Close |
June 1, 2024, at 3pm CEST |
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Tournament Start |
3:15pm CEST |
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North America |
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Check-Ins Open |
June 1, 2024, at 1pm ET |
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Check-Ins Close |
June 1, 2024, at 2pm ET |
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Tournament Start |
2:15pm ET |
In addition to the times, players should also be aware that this will be a 5v5 team tournament, with the possibility of two substitutes, and will be single-elimination. The exception to this is the final, which will be a best-of-three match.
How to Enter the Smite 2 Alpha Tournament
Entry into the Smite 2 Alpha weekend tournament is open to any players who have access to the alpha code. In order to get involved, you will need to be a part of the Smite 2 Esports Discord server. To register for the tournament, players will need to follow these steps:smite
- Join the Smite 2 Esports Discord server
- Go to the #region-assigner channel and assign yourself a region out of North America and EMEA.
- This will open another category, either NA or EMEA, which you can then go to the #registration channel and fill in the form.
- Click on the Battlefy link in the channel and register your team into the tournament
As this is a team tournament, only the team captain from each squad will need to register. Once registered, all information regarding the tournament will be provided from the Discord server.
SMITE 2
- Released
- August 27, 2024
- Developer(s)
- Titan Forge Games
- Publisher(s)
- Hi-Rez Studios
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- MOBA