Splitgate 2 returns to the beta testing phase

Studio 1047 Games released the second installment of its famous online shooter on May 22, less than two months ago, but since its release, the game has garnered many mixed reviews. Some gamers praise the novelty, while others complain about optimization and balance flaws. In light of this situation, the developers of Splitgate 2 published an open letter to fans, stating that they are reverting their project to beta status to improve it to the desired state. Let’s take a closer look at how this will affect users.

The shooter remains free as it was—no additional costs will be imposed on the public. Those who already own a copy on Steam or other platforms will still be able to participate in any matches as they wish. The game’s creators stated that they are not backing down, as this has been their life’s work for the past ten years—since they began realizing their dreams while sitting at computers in a dorm room. However, 1047 Games deemed the criticism fair and agreed that the game was released too early. It is now being actively reworked as a beta version.

The team will work on revamping the project until the beginning of next year. Changes will include the progression system, adding new portals to maps, monetization, and the modes available in the menu. Additionally, there will be tests, surveys, and other forms of user feedback to help the development team understand the direction they need to take. By the way, regarding the team: staff reductions are expected soon. As for the first installment of the shooter, its servers will be shut down in a month, as their maintenance costs hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.