The SMITE 2 Founder's Pack pre-order codes are available for fans to grab, and they'll reserve their spots for the upcoming Closed Alpha taking place sometime in early May. In the interest of transparency, Hi-Rez Studio CEO Stewart Chisam was willing to provide a loose timeline for the expected development of SMITE 2.
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Nothing Chisam shared in his extensive post is set in stone, but it should give players a better idea of when they can expect the game. The full, official release of SMITE 2 is still some time away. However, a general timeline of upcoming Closed Alphas and Open Betas will be helpful for anyone who wants a better idea of when they can expect a larger roster and when they can switch from the first SMITE to the sequel.
As SMITE 2 fans have heard, the first Closed Alpha is expected to launch in early May. We don’t have an exact time yet, but when the Closed Alpha arrives, we’ll only have 36-72 hours to try out the game before we jump in and provide useful feedback to the Titan Forge Games team. Chisam said that these tests should happen about once a month, with a limited godpool and functionality. Anyone playing during this time will likely be an experienced SMITE player, as the game has a steep learning curve and few useful beginner mechanics.
Once the Titan Forge Games team is satisfied with these results, likely sometime in late summer, the team will move to a closed beta. The closed beta will always have servers, but it will not be open to everyone. Only those with a SMITE 2 key or anyone who has purchased a version of the Founder's Pack will be able to participate.
