Summary
The developer ofSplitgate 2have been quick to correct fans who believe its upcoming shooter will be a hero shooter. Following the recent announcement, the team behindSplitgate 2wants to make sure that there are no misconceptions about what the game has to offer.
Available through early access back in 2019, the originalSplitgatemade waves upon its debut for its innovative gunplay and unique approach to the shooter genre with the incorporation of portals, or “gates.“Splitgatewas so popular that it was almost to the detriment of the game itself, as 1047 Games had to push back the game’s release date due to its overwhelming popularity during the open beta. During early access, the game became so congested with eager players that it couldtake over an hour to get into a match ofSplitgate. After having its release date indefinitely delayed,Splitgateeventually ceased development in late 2022. Now, fans ofSplitgatehave something to look forward to, as 1047 attempts to bring the portal shooter back to the limelight with a new coat of paint.
1047 Games has taken to Twitter to assert thatSplitgate 2will not be a hero shooter, following the queries of some fans. With 1047 Games making theannouncement regarding the development ofSplitgate 2, fans of the portal-based shooter have been quick to analyze what was on offer. Aspects of the reveal trailer led some fans to believe thatSplitgate 2would take the hero shooter path, and upon being asked explicitly if this was the case, the official account forSplitgatereplied thatSplitgate 2would not be a hero shooter.
1047 Games Asserts That Splitgate 2 Will Not be a Hero Shooter
WhileSplitgate 2does not feature a “hero” system, it does feature a faction system, which is where some fans seemed to get the impression of the game taking a turn towards the hero shooter genre. The factions instead look more like a class system, with fansdrawing parallels to games such asThe FinalsandDestiny 2. On offer inSplitgate 2are the agile Aeros', the time-manipulating Meridians, or the guns-blazing Sabrasks. A single team can have members from multiple factions, meaning players are not locked out of a specific class if they don’t want to be. From the brief description on offer so far, these factions paint distinct playstyles that players ofSplitgate 2can choose between to their liking.
The firm statement thatSplitgate 2would not be a hero shooter was met with positive reception from most. While some fans ascertained that the class system was no better, many fans rejoiced, pleased with both the news and 1047 Games' transparency regarding it.With how overpopulated hero shooters have become, the relief ofSplitgate 2avoiding the genre is understandable.Splitgate 2is set for launch in 2025, and until then, fans of the original portal shooter can sit comfortably with the knowledge that more is to come.
Splitgate 2
WHERE TO PLAY
Portal into the action as an elite Ace in Splitgate 2, the only free-to-play shooter where you can teleport across the map to outsmart your opponents. Team up, customize weapons, and master portaling skills as you compete for glory in epic showdowns.Evolution Is Here - This is the future of Splitgate, bringing fast-paced portal gunplay with objective-based game modes, distinctive new maps, and a wild collection of weapons.Win From Any Angle - Dominate the competition with the ultimate tool: a portal gun. Flank your foes and turn the tide of combat by portaling across the map, or defy gravity to launch yourself for jaw-dropping aerial kills.Team Up and Earn Glory - Recruit your friends and compete for the respect of the entire galaxy. Take control of the Hotzone while your friends hold off enemies portaling in from all sides. Stand together and steamroll your opponents to win the match and claim victory.Multi-Team Mayhem - Take the action to the next level with the first of our upcoming Multi-Team-Mayhem modes, where 24 players compete in all-out warfare across a massive new map. Chaotic fun is guaranteed.
