Summary
1047 Games has officially announcedSplitgate 2, the highly anticipated sequel to its portal-hopping, free-to-play arena shooter. The firstSplitgategame was released in early access in 2019, before seeing a full release in 2021, and a current-gen console release in 2022. In this time, the title amassed 22 million downloads and received praise for its fast-paced, innovative gameplay.
The first cinematic trailer forSplitgate 2-which was shared on the official YouTube channel for the game -confirmed a 2025 release windowand showed more of the aesthetic that players enjoyed from the first game with a vibrant, futuristic arena and the arrival of three unique factions. These factions each feature specific playstyles and loadouts for strategic setups, with some of these tactics being shown off in the footage.
An accompanying press release from 1047 Games confirmed thatthe scope ofSplitgate 2would also be much larger than its predecessor, as the studio has grown to a worldwide team of more than 150 developers consisting of talent behind iconic FPS titles such asCall of Duty,Overwatch,Halo, and more being involved in its development. The sequel has been developed from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5 with a large variety of arenas, weapons, and modes that should enable players to join the battle at any skill level, whether alone or with friends.
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Splitgate 2 Is Available To Wishlist Now
And A Companion App Provides A Better Insight Into The Game’s Lore
Unlike the first game, which was released across PC and different consoles over time,Splitgate 2will launch across PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 in 2025. It is also available to wishlist now onSteam,Epic Games Store, as well as thePlayStationandXboxstorefronts.
A free companion app is also currently available to download today from the officialSplitgatewebsite. This app will let players earn in-game rewards that they can access upon the sequel’s launch, as well as a five-part comic book seriesSplitgate: The Games We Playthat provides a further insight into the world’s lore, and some of the backstories of the characters features inSplitgate 2’s announcement trailer. The first issue ofThe Games We Playis available now, with further issues releasing monthly.
Considering how popular the originalSplitgatewas and how its sequel is setting out to provide more of what fans of the original enjoyed but on a much greater scale, players should definitely have plenty to look forward to whenSplitgate 2launches next year. For those who hadn’t picked up the original - which 1047 Gamesceased active development on in 2022- the studio also promises that the upcoming sequel serves as the perfect starting point for newcomers.
