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Splitgate

Splitgate is a free-to-play, fast-paced multiplayer shooter that features player-controlled portals. This sci-fi shooter takes the FPS genre to a new dimension with its portal mechanics, delivering high-flying, multi-dimensional combat.

DEV: 1047 GamesPUB: 1047 GamesAppID 677620
UPDATE PULSEevery ~7d·last 180d ago·30 recent on record

Is Splitgate still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

85.2
Strong

Elixir Rating

91.4% of 110,457 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 91.2. It was sold as a game that would keep being worked on, and the developers have gone dormant — subtracting 6.0.

reception 91.2·support 6.0·Strong

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

Should you look into this?

From Steam's own record

Development

Dormant

Last heard from developers

6 months ago

Usual rhythm

every ~13 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

0

Current silence

14× normal

The developers have been silent for 180 days against a normal rhythm of about 13 — roughly 14 times longer than usual.

Two years of development

substantial routine

Oct2025AprJulOct2026AprJul

16 announcements · 2 substantial · 15 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

30 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsMar 27, 2026
SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded Season 2 is here

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2918300/SPLITGATE_Arena_Reloaded After Arena Reloaded launched, we spent a lot of time listening. We read your feedback, watched how you played, and paid close attention to what the community was asking fo

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Community AnnouncementsDec 17, 2025
SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded Launches Today

Since our beta launch in May, players have given us clear, honest feedback about what felt right, what drifted too far from the identity of Splitgate, and what was missing from the experience. We took that feedback seriously and have been w

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Community AnnouncementsDec 4, 2025
Introducing, SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded

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, PlayStatio

GamingOnLinuxSep 1, 2025
The Linux version of the original Splitgate has been removed

With Splitgate moving over to player hosted matches with the main servers being shut, the developers have now removed the Native Linux version too. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/09/the-linux-version-of-the-o

GamingOnLinuxSep 1, 2025
The Linux version of the originial Splitgate has been removed

With Splitgate moving over to player hosted matches with the main servers being shut, the developers have now removed the Native Linux version too. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/09/the-linux-version-of-the-o

Community AnnouncementsAug 22, 2025
Splitgate 1 Lives On Through Peer-To-Peer Support!

Hey Splitfam, As we mentioned in our recent update about building the Splitgate you deserve, we've made the decision to sunset the original Splitgate's dedicated servers. Today, we're excited to share how we're ensuring the game you fell in

GamingOnLinuxAug 21, 2025
The original Splitgate will live on with player-hosted matches

At least this is one online game that won't be entirely killed off. Splitgate, the original one, will live on by allowing players to host matches. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/the-original-splitgate-will

Rock, Paper, ShotgunJul 23, 2025
Splitgate 2 devs 1047 Games lay off more staff as the shooter heads "back to beta", eyeing a 2026 rerelease

Splitgate 2 is being taken "back to beta" by developers 1047 Games, who say it "launched too early" and are now planning to rerelease it next year. The move has reportedly seen the studio lay off 45 workers, and they've confirmed that the o

GamingOnLinuxJul 22, 2025
Splitgate 2 is "going back to beta" with the original shutting down as 1047 Games have layoffs

1047 Games have announced that Splitgate 2 is going to be reworked, and they're shutting down the original Splitgate. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/splitgate-2-is-going-back-to-beta-with-the-original-shut

Community AnnouncementsJul 22, 2025
Building the Splitgate you deserve

To the Splitgate community, We believe in Splitgate 2. This game means everything to us – it's been our life for almost 10 years, starting in our dorm room, and we're more committed than ever to delivering the incredible experience you dese

Community AnnouncementsJun 13, 2025
Splitgate Showdown starts now!

Join a team, get kills to earn points, and unlock rewards for everyone who participates! Each team has four themed rewards: a sidearm, a charm, a banner, and a spray. All four of the winning team's cosmetic items will be granted to all who

Community AnnouncementsJun 6, 2025
Splitgate: Battle Royale Launches free now.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2918300/Splitgate_2/

Community AnnouncementsJun 6, 2025
Welcome to Splitgate: Battle Royale!

Hey, Splitfam, we told you that we still had another ace up our sleeve and we are so excited that we finally get to share it with you: Splitgate: Battle Royale! That’s right, in addition to our core Arena modes like Hotzone and Firecracker,

Community AnnouncementsJun 5, 2025
Splitgate 2 - 🚀 Launch Schedule

Tomorrow at 9:00 AM PT we'll be taking all Splitgate 2 servers down for maintenance while we prepare for launch. At that time, the Open Beta Battle Pass will end and all tokens earned for that pass will expire. Faction unlocks, store purcha

Community AnnouncementsJun 3, 2025
Splitgate 2 - Launching June 6.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2918300/Splitgate_2/

Community AnnouncementsMay 22, 2025
The Splitgate 2 Open Beta is live! 🌀

Find out what's new in the Open Beta in our latest blog update and earn rewards by watching your favorite streamers with Twitch Drops.

Community AnnouncementsMay 20, 2025
Play the Splitgate 2 Open Beta Free beginning on May 22

The Open Beta starts on May 22nd, and will stay live through the launch of the full game this summer. The Open Beta has way more than our last Alpha this past February, and it still doesn’t have everything that will be in the full version o

Community AnnouncementsMar 8, 2025
Splitgate 2 Open Beta - Coming May 2025

Hey, Splitfam. Thanks to everyone who participated in the Open Alpha. It was a massive success, thanks to all of you—especially those of you who filled out the feedback survey or sent us your thoughts on Discord. We’re already hard at work

Community AnnouncementsMar 1, 2025
Hunt the Devs in Splitgate 2, Earn Rewards!

Spot a developer while playing Splitgate 2 (you can’t miss ‘em with their flaming disco ball heads!), take them out, and earn rewards! There are three Dev Killer skins up for grabs, one for each of our three factions, so be sure to take out

Community AnnouncementsFeb 27, 2025
Play the Splitgate 2 Open Alpha Now

Hey, Splitfam. We’re doing an Open Alpha preview of the work we’ve done on Splitgate 2, available to everyone for four days from Feb. 27 to March 2. Come play with us! This is your first chance to check out our new Multi-Team Portal Warfare

Community AnnouncementsDec 13, 2024
Splitgate 2 The Game Awards 2024 Trailer

Hey, Splitfam! Big news! We just dropped a brand-new trailer at The Game Awards! Watch it below - and if you’ve already hit that wishlist button, you’re the best! If not, now’s the perfect time. Wishlist Now! https://store.steampowered.com/

VG247Nov 25, 2024
Remember that viral Halo x Portal first-person shooter Splitgate? Well I've got some good news, as you can finally sign-up to playtest its sequel

Splitgate lovers, it's almost your time once more, as the upcoming sequel to the viral shooter is accepting playtest sign-ups. Read more

Community AnnouncementsAug 21, 2024
Splitgate 2 Alpha is Live Aug 21-25

Hello, Splitfam! Today we have opened the servers for Splitgate 2 Alpha and admitted our first wave of players. If you haven’t hit the ‘Request Access’ button on the Steam store page yet, there’s still time to do it. We’ll be admitting more

Community AnnouncementsAug 14, 2024
Sign up for Splitgate 2 Alpha now

Choose your faction, team up and earn glory in the Splitgate 2 Alpha, beginning August 21 and continuing through August 25. Click the “Request Access” button on the Steam store page now to sign up and become a Splitgate Ace. https://store.s

Community AnnouncementsAug 8, 2024
Watch the official gameplay reveal for Splitgate 2

Ready to enter the galactic arena? Today we’re stepping into the player portal with eight top creators for the first official gameplay reveal for Splitgate 2. Watch the reveal trailer below to hear from Scump, iitzTimmy, Aspen, Enable, King

Community AnnouncementsJul 18, 2024
Announcing... Splitgate 2

Hey Splitfam! Ready for something new? Today we're incredibly excited to announce and reveal Splitgate 2, a 4v4 free-to-play shooter set in the Splitgate universe. Choose your faction, customize your weapons, master your portal skills, and

VG247Jul 18, 2024
Splitgate 2 arrives in 2025, so you can look forward to attending another fun wedding between Halo and Portal

Hello. Remember Splitgate? Well, its sequel, Splitgate 2, has just been revealed and is set to arrive in 2025. If you missed the boat on the original, it was a pretty big thing for a hot minute a few years ago, thanks to being a fun shooter

PC GamerJul 15, 2024
The Splitgate studio is teasing something new, and it sure looks like more Splitgate

Two years after announcing the end of updates for the "Halo with portals" shooter Splitgate, developer 1047 Games is teasing something new—and it looks a lot like Splitgate... Read more.

Community AnnouncementsMar 19, 2024
The Splitty Awards: A Celebration Of The Splitgate Community

We’re excited to announce The Splitty Awards! Join us over the next few weeks as we celebrate the best content and creators of the Splitgate community. 🗣️Nominate yourself or your favorite Splitgate creators 5️⃣ Five distinct categories al

Community AnnouncementsFeb 26, 2023
$15,000 Splitgate Pro Showcase

Catch the $15,000 Spltigate Pro Showcase on the Splitgate Twitch Channel! Earn exclusive items through Twitch Drops and enter giveaways for a Wireless Headset from SteelSeries and a physical IRL Splitcoin. Watch here: https://twitch.tv/spli