The first Splitgate made quite a name for itself upon its 2019 debut by offering a throwback arena shooter with an innovative, modern twist. By merging gameplay elements from Halo and Portal, Splitgate filled a niche that the gaming world didn't even know it had, and Splitgate 2 looks to be upping the ante in just about every way imaginable.

Splitgate 2 is set to hit PC and consoles in 2025, and its recent gameplay trailer at The Game Awards did a great job of teasing some of the sequel's new features. Along with the ability to open up portals at any time, Splitgate 2 will offer players an array of new powers. These new powers are tied directly to the game's faction system, which will see players choose from one of three distinct classes.

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Every Splitgate 2 Faction Explained

Sabrask

A band of elite warriors that use brute force and overwhelming strength to subdue opponents, the Sabrask fight to keep their home colony of Mars safe. Though not as agile as some of their opponents, the Sabrask are all about charging the objective and defending it at all costs.

  • Team Trait - Stockpile: Spawn with extra reserve ammo
  • Ability - Smart Wall: Project a transparent barrier that allies can shoot through, but enemies cannot

With their Smart Wall, the Sabrask are able to hold their own against any opponent and remain on the frontlines for longer. In Splitgate 2's 4v4 structure, there should always be at least one Sabrask on the team, prepared to secure the point and hold it.

Meridian

Hailing from the hazardous planet of Venus, the Meridian are some of the finest thinkers in the Milky Way. After using an array of high-tech gadgets to sustain life on their home planet, the Meridian turned their attention to pushing the boundaries of science and reality. The Meridian may not be as fast as the Aeros or as strong as the Sabrask, but their technological prowess and advanced equipment make them a necessary inclusion for any team.

  • Team Trait - Wellness: Faster health regeneration
  • Ability - Hypersight: Briefly reveals enemies through walls for the entire team

The Meridian's Hypersight ability can be incredibly useful in a variety of scenarios, with it allowing the player and their entire team to see enemies through walls. A Meridian team member can be the glue that holds the squad together, especially if they use their Health Grenades effectively.

Aeros

After discovering portal technology, Earth has become a paradise for all who live there. The thriving culture of Earth has given rise to a group of competitors named Aeros, who value style above all else.

  • Team Trait - Taskmaster: Faster ability cooldowns
  • Ability - Rush: Temporary movement and reload speed boost, and a one-time health boost

While the Sabrask rely on their strength and the Meridian rely on their advanced tech and smarts, the Aeros rely on sheer skill. Playing as an Aeros will require players to use all of the game's mechanics effectively to succeed.

Back in August, 1047 Games' CEO and Co-founder, Ian Proulx spoke with Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson about the possibility of Splitgate 2 getting more factions after launch. Proulx stated the studio has a "community first" approach, so if fans express the desire for more factions after launch, the team will consider adding more, though it wants to avoid the "bloat" of having too many.

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Top Critic Avg: 70 /100 Critics Rec: 45%
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June 6, 2025
ESRB
teen
Developer(s)
1047 Games
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1047 Games
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Portal into the action as an elite Ace in Splitgate 2, the only free-to-play shooter where you can teleport across the map to outsmart your opponents. Team up, customize weapons, and master portaling skills as you compete for glory in epic showdowns.

Evolution Is Here - This is the future of Splitgate, bringing fast-paced portal gunplay with objective-based game modes, distinctive new maps, and a wild collection of weapons.

Win From Any Angle - Dominate the competition with the ultimate tool: a portal gun. Flank your foes and turn the tide of combat by portaling across the map, or defy gravity to launch yourself for jaw-dropping aerial kills.

Team Up and Earn Glory - Recruit your friends and compete for the respect of the entire galaxy. Take control of the Hotzone while your friends hold off enemies portaling in from all sides. Stand together and steamroll your opponents to win the match and claim victory.

Multi-Team Mayhem - Take the action to the next level with the first of our upcoming Multi-Team-Mayhem modes, where 24 players compete in all-out warfare across a massive new map. Chaotic fun is guaranteed.
 

Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Genre(s)
FPS, Action