Splitgate 2 Is Going Back to Beta

Splitgate 2 is officially heading back to beta. Developer 1047 Games announced the move in a message to the community, admitting that the sequel launched too early and didn’t deliver the polished, portal-powered action fans were expecting. Now, the team says it’s taking the time to rework key systems and recenter the game around what made the original Splitgate stand out.

Splitgate 2 Is Going Back to Beta

A Rushed Launch and Lessons Learned

According to 1047 Games, the team’s excitement to share Splitgate 2 with players led to a release that didn’t quite stick the landing. The developers admitted they “bit off more than [they] could chew,” pushing out content before it was fully ready and missing the mark on what players wanted. The game’s core features, like progression, monetization, and classic game modes, didn’t meet expectations - and the community let them know.

Now, Splitgate 2 is taking a step back to rethink those decisions. The game is entering a new beta phase, with major updates planned that will touch nearly every part of the experience. That includes rebuilding the progression system from the ground up, reworking maps to include more of the franchise’s signature portals, and simplifying the game’s monetization model. Fan-favorite modes are also on the way, and 1047 says more changes will be announced soon.

Splitgate 2 Is Going Back to Beta

Community Feedback Will Shape the Rebuild

The next phase of Splitgate 2’s development is focused heavily on community input. 1047 Games says it’s returning to its roots - not just in gameplay, but in how it works with players. That means more playtests, more surveys, and more transparency. The studio is aiming to find the right balance between the original game’s DNA and the ideas behind Splitgate 2, and it’s looking to players to help guide that process.

The team emphasized that this isn’t a short-term fix. Rebuilding the game will take time, and they’re asking for patience while they get it right. Still, the developers say they’re committed to delivering the game fans deserve - and that they’re not walking away from the project.

Splitgate 2 Is Going Back to Beta

Staff Cuts and Server Shutdowns

The shift in direction does come with some difficult changes. To free up resources for the rework, 1047 Games has reduced several roles on the team. The studio called the decision “heartbreaking” and said affected employees are receiving severance and job placement support. The hope is to bring them back once the team is in a stronger position.

To help retain as many developers as possible, the studio is also shutting down the servers for the original Splitgate in about a month. While the team says it would have liked to keep the legacy servers running, the cost - estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars over the past few years - just isn’t sustainable. As a potential alternative, they’re exploring options for offline or peer-to-peer matches so players can still access that version of the game in some form.

Splitgate 2 Is Going Back to Beta

Splitgate 2 Remains Playable, For Now

Despite going back to beta, Splitgate 2 isn’t going anywhere. Chapter 3 is still on track to launch, and the game will continue to receive bug fixes and high-priority updates. 1047 Games is encouraging players to keep playing and to keep the feedback coming as they shape the future of the game together.

Splitgate has been in development for nearly a decade, starting as a dorm room project before evolving into a standout competitive shooter. Now, with lessons learned and a clear focus, the team is doubling down on what made it special in the first place. 1047 says they aren’t giving up - and they don’t plan to.