Attention all adrenaline-fueled FPS fans! The Splitgate universe is back with a vengeance! After a bold rebirth on December 17 across PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, Splitgate: Arena Reloaded is proving that this portal-packing shooter is anything but down for the count!
1047 Games, the masterminds behind the Halo-meets-Portal sensation, made a jaw-dropping pivot in July 2025, ditching Splitgate 2 and yanking the original fan-favorite offline to revamp the experience. But the studio isn’t wavering in its mission to electrify and energize the gaming community, despite launching with a modest 2,300 players and current numbers reaching just over 800 on Steam. Remember, “Steam Charts don’t measure fun!”
Yes, you read that right! In a punchy response splashed across social media, 1047 fired shots back at the doubters, critiquing the limited viewpoint of Steam stats. They shouted out, “Steam Charts show one number, on one platform, at one given moment. They can't contain the euphoria of playing nor spotlight the fierce community that’s passionately molding the epic evolution that Arena Reloaded is undergoing, including the highly anticipated Arena Royale!”
While haters may point fingers at falling numbers now versus Splitgate 2's afire turnout of 26,000 players, there’s more to the story. Rocketing onto consoles and the Epic Games Store, Splitgate’s wider player base remains something of a mystery. However, it’s clear 1047 Games is fixated on one thing: delivering grade-A gaming experiences!
Here’s the battle cry to both returning champions and newcomers: Arena Reloaded is waiting for your epic arrival! It’s the ultimate fusion of free gameplay, refined mechanics, and pure passion! Community coals burn bright; your input has lit the path forward. “To our amazing community: thank you, thank you, thank you,” gushed 1047, grateful to players keeping the flame alive.
If you’ve yet to dive into the action-packed battleground of Arena Reloaded, now’s the time! Unleash the chaos in the revamped arenas brimming with new maps and the engaging rebuilt progression system! Sink your teeth into this fresh experience and judge for yourself the exhilarating transformation in play.
And for those on the edge of their seats, the Arena Royale feature promises to expand the thrill and elevate competition to untold levels. Splitgate: Arena Reloaded is more vibrant and alive than ever.
So gear up and get gaming—because the most exhilarating ride in gaming culture awaits. Are you ready to take the leap into portals and pandemonium? Let's do this!
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