Splitgate garnered significant attention upon its release in 2021. This game, blending FPS elements akin to Halo with portal mechanics inspired by Portal, provided an exhilarating experience for players.
Unfortunately, since the launch of its 1.0 version, Splitgate saw a decline in its player base, leading to the cessation of support in 2022. However, the developers have recently announced a sequel.
1047 Games, the developers, recently unveiled a trailer for Splitgate 2, a free-to-play FPS featuring portal mechanics. The trailer showcased several intriguing elements.
The sequel is being developed using Unreal Engine 5. Although the trailer did not feature in-game gameplay footage, it provided a glimpse of the new game’s gameplay dynamics. Whether the gameplay significantly differs from the original remains uncertain.
Additionally, it has been reported that the game will include a faction system tailored to players’ play styles. The combination of Halo and Portal elements aims to bring a refreshing experience to the game.
Enhanced Worldbuilding in Splitgate?
The same trailer hints at an expanded worldbuilding effort by 1047 Games. This is evident with the release of a companion app for mobile platforms, offering free comics and other features.
The comics will explore the characters featured in the trailer. However, it remains unclear whether these characters will be playable, considering the previous installment was not a hero shooter FPS.
Splitgate 2 is set to release in 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The exact release date and whether the game will enter beta testing are still unknown.
