Splitgate Season 2 Introduces Improved Matchmaking And 3 New Game Modes

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1047 Games' free-to-play FPS Splitgate is about to enter its second season. With a large number of modes, plenty of gorgeous maps, and engaging movement mechanics, it's easy to see how the Portal-esque shooter has captured the hearts of so many--and though the game is technically still in beta, the developers have begun releasing premium battle passes to go with each season. Here's what players can expect to see in Splitgate Beta Season 2.

Last week, developers revealed that Splitgate's leveling system is getting a complete overhaul in Season 2. 1047's goals for Splitgate's second season include rewarding committed players, providing them with new and unique challenges, and giving them the opportunity to customize their player cards and show off their skills with badges. Once the new season launches, Splitgate's player cards will function like Apex Legends' banner cards, which allow players to display their achievement badges for friends and foes to see.

In addition to banner badges and a boosted leveling system, Splitgate players can also expect to see a completely remastered version of the Abyss map this season. Abyss has been improved from both an aesthetic perspective and a gameplay perspective, according to Splitgate's official community manager, Endo. Endo explained that while new Splitgate maps are definitely on the horizon, 1047's current focus is getting current maps «to AAA status» before exiting the beta period. Curious players can learn even more about map changes via a sneak peak of the remastered Abyss map.

Splitgate's matchmaking system has been rebuilt from the ground up in the hopes of both improving gameplay balance and reducing wait times while queueing into a match. 1047 dev Beefnoodles also detailed