Splitgate 2 Open Alpha Playtest Details
The gaming community got its first major look at Splitgate 2 during Sony's February 2025 State of Play event, where developers revealed exciting news about the Open Alpha Playtest running from February 27th to March 3rd, 2025. This marked a significant expansion from last year's Closed Alpha, now welcoming players across PC (via Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S platforms.
The best part? Players didn't need any special registration - the test was open to everyone. Developers packed this trial with fresh content including brand-new maps, weapons, game modes, and even a massive 24-player battle royale-style 8v8v8 multiplayer experience.
If you missed catching the exact testing windows across different time zones, we've got you covered with the detailed schedule below:
Splitgate 2 Closed Alpha Playtest Recap
The Closed Alpha chapter officially wrapped up on August 25, 2024, following its initial launch on August 21st of the same year. This exclusive test phase was limited to specially invited participants and fortunate gamers who secured Alpha access keys through the Steam "Request Access" feature or by watching supported Twitch streams for qualifying durations.
While early adopters could only experience the game on PC during this phase, developer announcements confirm broader platform support coming with the 2025 Alpha release.
For those keeping track of testing timelines, here's the complete breakdown of when the Closed Alpha ran across global regions:
Xbox Game Pass Availability Status
As of now, there haven't been any official announcements regarding Splitgate 2's inclusion in the Xbox Game Pass catalog. Keep an eye out for future updates!