Splitgate: Arena Reloaded Launches December 17
Splitgate: Arena Reloaded launches December 17 as a free-to-play reboot. The portal-based shooter returns to its arena roots with extensive redevelopment. 1047 Games rebuilt the game using substantial community feedback actively. The release removes factions and abilities to focus on classic arena combat. This marks a new era for the franchise across all major platforms.
Community-Driven Redesign
The development incorporated regular public playtest results consistently. The team removed unpopular elements like customizable weapon loadouts. New progression and ranked systems replace previous implementations completely. Five new maps and six reworked environments refresh the experience.
The Railgun joins three new primary weapons as additions. Store prices reduce while cosmetic quality improves significantly. A true Classic Arena mode features even starts and powerups. The redesign honors the original Splitgate’s core identity.
Development Philosophy
1047 Games describes the project as a love letter to arena shooters. Design Director Josh Watson brings Rocket League experience effectively. The studio transparently shared development progress with players. Community feedback guided the return to arena-focused gameplay.
A mini-documentary launches December 9 detailing the evolution. The game emerges from Splitgate 2’s beta period successfully. The reboot promises refined portal mechanics and balanced combat. Free-to-play access ensures maximum player accessibility.
