Splitgate 2 is dead. Long live Splitgate: Arena Reloaded. This is the fresh version of Splitgate, the trademarked portal arena shooter, which launches today in its entirety, leaving the beta version, and will arrive in one go on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded combines the best of the satisfying DNA of the original Splitgate with the innovations of Splitgate 2, ensuring the ultimate Splitgate experience. The fresh era of Splitgate celebrates its roots by eliminating factions and abilities while emphasizing kinetic arena gameplay in classic modes such as Team Deathmatch, Domination and King of the Hill. SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded also builds on the impressive movement mechanics and immersive visual worlds that made Splitgate 2 stand out, bringing dynamics and polish to every match.
Here’s a detailed look at the live events:
Five fresh maps
- Hammerhead: Movement never stops when the fight takes place in a giant rolling tank.
- Terra 13: A huge, circular map in the valley of a mountain space colony.
- The Abyss: The subterranean fan favorite Splitgate returns.
- Oasis: Sun, sand, verticality. Port of the desert playground with palm trees in Splitgate.
- Karman Station: The first fresh Splitgate map.
Arena modes, mode selection and multiple queues
- A true classic arena mode has been added with a flat start and fixed loadout – all players start with an assault rifle and carbine, just like in the original Splitgate.
- Added the much-requested Mode Select feature, which allows players to customize their preferred modes within Quick Play and curated playlists, as well as the ability to queue into multiple modes at once.
- Added Free For All (FFA) Deathmatch, Shotty Snipers, Team SWAT, Gun Game and Team Fiesta to the Quick Game selection.
Improved performance, especially for the last generation
- We have made extensive performance optimizations, both in the Unreal Engine itself and in all the technologies we have built on top of it.
- Significantly improved frame rate, reduced stuttering/stuttering, and minimized mid-match downtime.
Rebuilt progression system
- New Career Levels dramatically expand your progression options, with 75 Novice levels and over 1,000 Challenger levels.
- New opportunity to obtain the Proelium upgrade currency.
- Added player stats, unlockable weapon cosmetics, and daily login rewards.
- Read here for more information on the improved progression system: https://www.splitgate.com/news/diving-deep-on-progression
New store experience, lower prices and Splitcoin refunds
- Discounted bundle prices across almost the entire store, with no values over $20.
- Automatic price difference refund via Splitcoin for previously purchased Splitgate 2 packs that are now discounted.
- A fresh Proelium exchange has been added, allowing players to purchase weapon cosmetics with newly earned Proelium upgrade currency.
- More information on all store changes can be found here: https://www.splitgate.com/news/splitgate-arena-reloaded-store-update
Improved Battle Pass with a fresh Ultra tier
- Battle Pass Tickets now work like XP, leveling up automatically throughout the game.
- Battle Pass rewards are no longer divided into chapters, allowing players to play at their own pace.
- Added Ultra Pass upgrade option.
- Read here for more information on all Battle Pass changes, including the Battle Pass Epilogue: https://www.splitgate.com/news/splitgate-arena-reloaded-battle-pass-update
Four fresh weapons
- New Power Weapon – Railgun: Charge it to eliminate multiple enemies with a single beam.
- New primary weapons – Light Machine Guns (LMG): Velocity (huge magazine), Strata (four-shot burst fire), and Barrage (three-barreled chain gun that fires three at a time).
Refreshed sound
- New in-game music, fresh music at the climax of selected modes.
- New audio cues for enemy portal spawning, portal fire, and air movement.
UI and appearance overview
- A fresh color palette emphasizing darker shades, reminiscent of arena shooters.
- New post-game flow, including a fresh MVP.
- New feature for recommending to friends.
Lab customization improvements (Map Maker)
- Possibility to replace non-standard materials.
- New skybox and lighting options.
- New color selection tool, refreshed gamepad
Originally released in June, Splitgate 2 immediately divided Splitgate fans by offering a number of microtransactions, some of which were incredibly steep, while also adding a fresh Battle Royale mode, despite the team previously criticizing Call of Duty et al.
The story of Splitgate 2 is one of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. The first game was a surprise hit in the indie shooter genre, breaking into the extremely competitive multiplayer shooter arena and securing its place on the battlefield. The shooter, largely inspired by Halo, found a huge fan base, so it was expected that Splitgate 2 should be a continuation of this success. The beta period was a rocky one, though, with a mix of unpopular changes to the game’s formula and the odd public appearance by Ian Proulx wearing a “Make FPS Great Again” hat that didn’t go down well with some of the community.
However, it looks like the team has done a lot of work to address all of these issues, and we hope that the reboot will be the success it deserves.
