Summary
- 1047 Games teases a potentially major announcement for the Splitgate franchise coming on July 18, reigniting excitement in the game's community.
- The developer stepped away from the original Splitgate in 2022 to work on a new project.
- The portal mechanic in Splitgate helps set it apart in the saturated FPS genre.
The developer of Splitgate, 1047 Games, has teased a potentially major announcement for July 18. While the specifics of the announcement remain largely unknown, the tease has reignited excitement in the game’s community, with many hungry for possible news related to the Splitgate franchise.
While the first-person shooter genre has become saturated with numerous titles over the years, 1047 Games caught the attention of many gamers with its maiden game, Splitgate. The FPS game was initially released in early access in 2019 but received a massive influx in popularity following its beta on consoles. Splitgate saw so many new players that the developer faced challenges keeping the servers operational. While the free-to-play game continued to receive periodic content updates for a while, 1047 Games eventually stepped away from the title in 2022, leaving the game’s community hungry for more Splitgate news.
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Recently, 1047 Games teased potentially big news for the Splitgate franchise coming on July 18. In a Twitter post, the game’s official account shared a 15-second video that left many with more questions than answers. However, the teaser, which included what appeared to be a Splitgate character, revealed that a major announcement was imminent. "In three days... You're mine," the character in the video said. In addition, the Splitgate website has a countdown timer for an upcoming announcement.
Splitgate Dev Teasing July 18 Announcement
While the details of what is coming from 1047 Games remain mostly unknown, the developer previously revealed it was working on a new project. This new game was the primary reason the developer stopped adding new content to Splitgate. Many fans think the upcoming announcement could relate to a new game in the franchise, such as a sequel. Considering that whatever the studio has been working on has potentially been in development since 2022, it is hard to tell what could be revealed. A release window or gameplay reveal might not be outside the realm of possibilities, but fans should wait for official news from 1047 Games before getting their hopes too high.
While fans will likely have to wait until July 18 to learn what to expect from the Splitgate franchise, the tease from the developer has successfully reignited excitement within the game’s fandom. In addition to featuring a plethora of gun and map options, the original Splitgate became beloved by many due to its portal mechanic. Often compared to Valve’s Portal series, the feature put an exciting twist on gunfights, allowing players to navigate maps in new and unpredictable ways, opening the door for unique strategies impossible in some other FPS games. It will be interesting to see if whatever 1047 Games has planned further builds upon the successful foundation it established with the original Splitgate.
Splitgate
- Released
- September 15, 2022
WHERE TO PLAY
Splitgate is a free-to-play, fast-paced multiplayer shooter that features player-controlled portals. This sci-fi shooter takes the FPS genre to a new dimension with its portal mechanics, delivering high-flying, multi-dimensional combat. Evoking memories of the most revered shooters of the past two decades, Splitgate embraces the classic and familiar feel of close-quarters combat while adding a unique twist.
Portal Combat: a New Kind of Shooter: Keep your head on a swivel and experience intense, traversal action as you fly, flank, and frag through the air using portal combat to constantly out-smart and out-maneuver your enemies. There’s nothing quite like landing a no-scope headshot from behind after portalling circles around a confused enemy, who still thinks you are standing in front of him!
Comprehensive, Feature-Filled Multiplayer Experience for FREE: Along with grindable challenges, dozens of customizable characters, a competitive leaderboard and ranking system, and over 15 casual and competitive game modes, Splitgate offers more than 20 maps, each with its own unique setting and play style. The maps include a research facility inside an active volcano, an underwater luxury hotel, an alien crash site, and much more. Each map has its own look and feel and plays differently, rewarding players for adapting their tactics in the fast-paced, portal combat that only Splitgate offers.
- Developer(s)
- 1047 Games
- Publisher(s)
- 1047 Games
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- FPS
