We’re excited to finally share some big news. The game you knew as Splitgate 2 has evolved into SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded, launching free-to-play on December 17 on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. After months of community feedback, testing and rebuilding the entire experience, this is Splitgate refocused on what made it special in the first place: classic arena combat without factions, abilities, or extra noise.

Since entering beta in May, we’ve been listening. Splitgate has always been about the arena first, and it was clear we had more work to do to live up to that. We took the best of Splitgate 1 and Splitgate 2, cut what didn’t fit, and refined what did. In the process, we not only rebuilt the game, we reconnected with the magic of the genre that built this studio in the first place.

A Return to the Arena

Arena shooters are in our DNA. Splitgate has always been a love letter to the classic shooters that sparked a lifelong passion for games for so many of us. They were fast, expressive, and skillful, and they brought people together around shared experiences.

With SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded, our goal is to bring that feeling forward for a new generation while keeping it fresh for the players who have been with us from the start. We pulled everything back to what matters most to this genre and to the Splitgate community: clean gunfights, smart portal plays, and a focus on outplaying your opponent, not out-stacking them with extra systems. You helped lead the way, and we’re grateful for it.

What’s New

SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded reimagines everything from core combat to UI. Here is a quick look at some of what you can expect when you jump back into the arena on December 17:

• Removed Splitgate 2’s factions, abilities, and select equipment so the focus is back on classic arena combat without the extra noise.
• Rebuilt progression from the ground up so your time in game feels rewarding, with weapon and character cosmetics you can earn simply by playing.
• We’ve added a true Classic Arena mode with even starts and new map pickups, recapturing the feel of the original.
• Fine tuned combat to better match expectations for a modern arena shooter, with more meaningful gunfights and fewer “what just happened” moments.
• Completely overhauled the ranked system so your rank reflects your actual skill for players who love to climb and compete.
• Added key systems you have been asking for: Mode Select, Player Stats, Ranked Leaderboards, and Account Levels.
• Introduced 5 brand new maps and 6 fully reworked arenas, bringing the total map pool to 20.
• Added 3 new LMG primary weapons and the iconic Power Weapon, the Railgun.

Much More to Come

We know relaunches can be met with skepticism. We get it. We’re proud of what we’ve built and we cannot wait for you to get your hands on it.

Over the next few weeks, we will be diving deeper into the systems and updates we talked about here, along with plenty more that have not been shown yet. Keep an eye on our channels for blogs, videos, and more breakdowns as we get closer to launch.

From everyone at 1047 Games, thank you for your feedback, your patience, and your passion over the last few months. We hope to see you back in the arena on December 17.

Check out our updated press kit for teaser content and assets: SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded 2025 Presskit