Splitgate 2 Returns to Beta Phase, Studio Announces Layoffs
Marcus Thompson 
Key Takeaways
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- Splitgate 2 has been reclassified as a beta, with Season 3 continuing amidst layoffs and cost-cutting measures at the studio to reduce operational costs.
- The previous season roadmap, updates, and new content have been scrapped and reworked due to the games initial controversy and player complaints about in-game issues such as bugs, absence of a ranked mode, and high-priced cosmetic items.
- 1047 Games aims to strengthen their relationship with players and collaborate more closely to improve the game, echoing the approach taken with the original Splitgate.
- The relaunch of Splitgate 2 is tentatively planned for early 2026.
Splitgate 2 Moves to Beta, Season 3 Continues Amid Layoffs and Cost-Cutting Measures at Studio
Following a strategic shift similar to Sony’s Concord, 1047 Games is relaunching its multiplayer shooter, Splitgate 2. The game, which originally launched on June 6th, is now officially classified as a beta. Its initial debut was notably controversial at Summer Game Fest, where 1047 Games CEO Ian Proulx wore a “Make FPS Great Again” hat, drawing significant public criticism. Despite its new beta status, Splitgate 2 will remain accessible for current owners, and the rollout of Season 3, along with various bug fixes, will continue. However, this reclassification means the previous season roadmap, all planned updates, and new content have been scrapped and reworked. Consequently, 1047 Games will shut down certain servers, and layoffs are anticipated at the studio, though no specific numbers have been disclosed. Both measures aim to help 1047 Games reduce operational costs.
Splitgate 2’s Relaunch Aimed for Early 2026 Amid Addressing Community Concerns and Game Improvements
Beyond the controversy, Splitgate 2’s launch disappointed players due to its numerous in-game issues, including pervasive bugs, the absence of a ranked mode, and high-priced cosmetic items. In an interview with Polygon, CEO Ian Proulx acknowledged that poor communication with the community contributed significantly to these problems. He pledged to strengthen the studio’s relationship with players and collaboratively develop the game, echoing the approach taken with the original Splitgate. While an official relaunch date has not been set, Splitgate 2’s return is tentatively planned for early 2026.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Splitgate 2 |
| Brief Summary | 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. |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One |
| Released | June 6, 2025 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Play Modes | Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative |
| Content Rating | T |
| Languages | Chinese (Simplified), English, Japanese, Korean |
| Genre | 1047 Games |
| Genre | 1047 Games |
| Ratings | 70/100 (8 reviews) |
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