Splitgate Epic Games Store Release Canceled
When it comes to video game elevator pitches, Splitgate’s “Halo plus Portal” premise is definitely among the most intriguing, and the game itself proves how that its Valve-esque portal mechanic can shake up the arena shooter experience in ways few games have. Alas, despite its popularity, multiple factors have forced developer 1047 Games to cut its plans for the free-to-play shooter short and end development of future Splitgate content in order to focus on developing a new entry in the series.
The cancellation news doesn’t end there, unfortunately. In a lengthy FAQ, 1047 touched base with fans regarding the shift in focus. Among the answered questions was confirmation that a planned Epic Games Store launch for Splitgate has been scrapped. There are similarly no plans to release the game on any more platforms, meaning it will remain exclusive to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Splitgate Mobile and Switch Ports Are Being Considered
1047 assured that Splitgate will still be available to download and play online, and will continue to receive small updates and bug fixes “for the foreseeable future.” The game is also slated to finally come out of beta on September 15, which will see the introduction of an Infinite Battle Pass for players to grind through alongside the current Beta Season 2 Battle Pass.
Turning to the question of why it's moving on from the game, 1047 stated that it was a difficult decision, especially since the developers believe that they “have something special” with its debut title. Unfortunately, the reality is that the studio is not able to develop future projects while trying to create new content for Splitgate and maintain a stable playerbase. As such, the best thing it can do for the community, it says, is to
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