Splitgate 2‘s “unlaunching” will likely be undone in December. After a torrent of unhealthy suggestions from gamers, the troubled multiplayer first-person shooter was pulled from sale in July, weeks after its June 6 launch, and returned to a beta-testing state. That beta will finish on Dec. 4 forward of a relaunch “later in December,” developer 1047 Games said.
The relaunch is a bit of forward of schedule; 1047 Video games initially envisaged that Splitgate 2 would reemerge in early 2026. However, in a post on Reddit, CEO Ian Proulx sounded assured of the enhancements the studio has made. “We simply wish to put out an incredible recreation (which I firmly consider we now have) after which develop it over time,” Proulx mentioned. “The factor that has me most optimistic is the outcomes from the playtests.”
Reacting to shock and skepticism from gamers, Proulx denied that 1047 Video games was beneath any stress from traders to convey the relaunch ahead. “We expect it is a good window as a result of extra gamers play video games usually through the holidays,” he mentioned.
Proulx additionally confused that 1047 Video games wouldn’t provoke a advertising blitz to coincide with the relaunch, since many gamers’ criticisms of the unique launch had centered on how closely the studio pushed a recreation they felt wasn’t prepared. “The technique is deliberately totally different this time,” he mentioned. “We aren’t attempting to construct large hype going into relaunch. […] Splitgate 1‘s relaunch had only some hundred CCU on day 1 and grew very organically as a result of it was enjoyable. We’ve some advertising stuff lined up after all however the objective is to develop over time, not goal for a large splash on day 1.”
Splitgate 2 got here beneath hearth at launch for its bugs, lack of ranked play, costly cosmetics, and extra. Layoffs adopted on the studio as servers had been shut down. The so-called “unlaunching” additionally got here within the wake of Proulx’s controversial look at Summer season Recreation Fest carrying a “Make FPS Nice Once more” hat. The notoriety of the stunt did not assist the studio’s trigger. “No I can’t be at Recreation Awards lol,” Proulx replied to gamers asking if he would danger taking to Geoff Keighley’s stage as soon as once more at The Recreation Awards on Dec. 11 to advertise the relaunch.
Proulx actually appears eager to emphasize his newfound humility. “I admire you all persevering with to concentrate and completely perceive those that are skeptical of this working,” he wrote. “I hope it really works and I genuinely suppose it is going to, however after all I could possibly be fallacious. Fingers crossed regardless, and we hope you’ll give it a attempt on relaunch. Lots of people have labored actually onerous to make this the very best recreation potential for our group. We admire you guys greater than you possibly understand.”
