How to play Splitgate 2 alpha – Dates & platforms
1047 Games1047 Games shocked FPS fans when they announced Splitgate 2, and you can get an early taste of the sequel by taking part in the Closed Alpha.
The original Splitgate earned itself a dedicated player base when it launched in early access back in 2019, combining the best of Halo and Portal into a satisfying shooter. But, after its popularity fizzled away, the devs decided to build on this idea with the addition of factions, abilities, and more.
If you want to be among the first to see the sequel in action, here’s how to play the Splitgate 2 alpha.
How to access Splitgate 2 Closed Alpha
You can request to play the Splitgate 2 alpha through its official Steam page. Simply head to the website, sign in, and select the ‘Request Access’ button under the Playtest section to register your interest.
However, doing this doesn’t guarantee that you’ll be allowed into the alpha, as the devs are only allowing a certain number of participants to begin with. You’ll be sent a notification if you’ve been accepted letting you know that the Closed Alpha is ready for you to download.
It hasn’t been confirmed how many will be chosen to take part, or how many waves of players will be given access. But, it’s likely to be first come first serve, so be sure to head over to Steam and register right away.
Splitgate 2 alpha dates
The first Closed Alpha begins on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 12 PM PT / 9 AM ET / 8 PM BST. It will then run for just four days before coming to an end on Sunday, August 25.
This means you’ll have less than a week to try out the new maps, factions, and gameplay changes. If you miss your chance, don’t be surprised to see more tests in the future as the devs prepare for the full release.
Splitgate 2 alpha platforms – Is it on console?
The Splitgate 2 alpha is available exclusively on PC through Steam. So, although the final game will be available on PlayStation and Xbox, unfortunately, console players miss out on this chance to get some hands-on time.
If you want to get your FPS fix before Splitgate 2 arrives in 2025, the Open Beta for Black Ops 6 kicks off on August 30.