Splitgate came out on May 22, 2019 for Linux and PC, then for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on July 27, 2021. On Steam, 91% of 110,360 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 3 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 24 in the last 30 days. Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
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.
What is happening now
Splitgate is a portal-mechanic-infused multiplayer shooter released in 2019, available across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Linux. The game has had a turbulent recent history marked by significant setbacks for its developer 1047 Games.
Following the early access launch of companion title Empulse, 1047 Games announced another round of studio layoffs - reportedly the third such wave to hit the company. Weeks later, the studio halted development on both Empulse and Splitgate: Arena Reloaded, with servers transitioning to a maintenance state beginning in early September. While 1047 Games indicated it will continue operating, the studio signaled a potential departure from arena shooters, suggesting any future projects may diverge substantially from its past work.
