1047 Games Addresses Low Steam Counts for Splitgate Relaunch

1047 Games, the developer behind the portal-based arena shooter Splitgate, has addressed concerns over low player numbers for its recent relaunch, Splitgate Arena Reloaded, emphasizing that metrics like Steam Charts fail to capture the game's appeal or community engagement.

The relaunch occurred on December 17, 2025, across PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S platforms, where the free-to-play title is now available. It represents a complete overhaul of Splitgate 2, which debuted in June 2025 to mixed reviews and underwhelming reception. At the time, the sequel struggled with bugs, incomplete features, and criticism of elements like its store pricing and battle royale mode. Studio CEO Ian Proulx acknowledged the issues shortly after launch, stating, "This doesn't feel like a launched game as much as we want to pretend it was... It feels like a beta. There's bugs still. There's features that are missing."

In response, 1047 Games pulled Splitgate 2 offline in July 2025 and initiated a six-month rebuild, incorporating community feedback through beta playtests. The updated version shifts focus back to the classic arena shooter gameplay that defined the...