The schedule is global and published in UTC. Convert both endpoints to your local zone; do not assume the test closes at midnight in your region. [steam-beta-schedule]

Convert the Closed Beta 02 window

  1. Convert 18:00 UTC on September 3 to your local time.

  2. Convert 08:00 UTC on September 6 separately because the offset is the same but the date may differ locally.

  3. Install the Steam Playtest client before the window opens.

Prepare before the start time

The official Steam news post is the authority if the start or end time changes. [steam-beta-schedule]