Summary
The developers of the 2021 team shooterSplitgate,1047,recently unveiled its next planned game withSplitgate 2, set to release sometime in 2025. The originalSplitgateteam ended active development for the game in 2022, citing that the studio wanted to move on to its successor as soon as possible.
When it launched in 2021,Splitgateimmediately made waves for its unique combination of multiplayer shooter dynamics with a physics-based twist that allowed players to travel across sections of the map instantly using “gates.” Many described the game as a mix ofHaloandPortal,which proved to be a successful combination, asSplitgatesaw over two million active players at its height.
Now, 1047 is reportedly moving ahead full steam on an official sequel,Splitgate 2, as it revealed on the game’s official Twitter account alongside an announcement trailer. The trailer is purely cinematic and does not show any actual gameplay, but it appears to be carrying over many of the same artistic and gameplay elements from the first game.
Splitgate 2 Trailer
In the ever-growing free-to-play shooter scene, which is dominated by the likes ofFortnite,Call of Duty: Warzone,andApex Legends,it can be tricky for new titles to really stand out, often relying on unique gimmicks or art styles to set themselves apart. With even more on the way in the coming months, likethe upcoming hero shooterMarvel Rivals,Splitgate 2faces some steep competition, but as a sequel, it will likely benefit from a preexisting player base.
Fans online reaffirmed their loyalty to 1047 and the originalSplitgate,with many stating their excitement about the upcoming sequel and even predicting that it will make an even bigger wave than the first game. Others expressed concerns about the game’s longevity, since1047 quit development onSplitgateonly a year into its life cycle, though the team forSplitgate 2is seemingly much larger and appears to be gearing up for a more long-term project.
The trailer does not confirm an actual release date forSplitgate 2,but it does promise to launch within the next year and will seemingly be a multiplatform title, set to be out on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One by 2025. Fans can add the game to their wishlist on each respective platform now to be notified when the game officially releases.
Splitgate 2
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
