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Splitgate 2 is gearing up for a second shot. After months of fixes, community feedback, and some high profile controversies, 1047 Games has confirmed that the sci fi arena shooter will relaunch in December, five months after being rolled back to beta.

The announcement follows the game’s final beta playtest and a detailed update shared through both social media and official blog posts.

Beta Season Wraps Up on December 4

The Splitgate 2 team thanked fans for jumping into the last beta, which ran from November 22 to 23. It marked the end of a six month stretch of testing that focused on party modes, classic and loadout arenas, the Karman Station map and various gameplay systems.

On December 4, the Beta Season officially ends. Battle Pass progress, seasonal ranks and other beta specific rewards will be reset. Most notably, the beta servers will also be taken offline as the studio prepares for the relaunch later in the month.

1047 Games has not revealed a specific relaunch date, but teased that more updates are coming soon.

“We Launched Too Early”: Why Splitgate 2 Returned to Beta

Splitgate 2 originally released in June this year with big expectations. The original game became an overnight hit thanks to its portal mechanics and tight arena shooter design, peaking at almost 70,000 concurrent players on Steam. The sequel attempted to expand the formula with new maps, modes, and even a Battle Royale component.

Despite that ambition, the launch struggled. Splitgate 2 debuted to around 25,000 concurrent players, but lost more than 80 percent of its player base in the following weeks. Criticism targeted issues with the Ranked system, bundle pricing, and general polish. A string of unrelated controversies, including the CEO’s infamous hat at Summer Game Fest and comments made by the studio’s Social Media Manager, added more fuel to the fire.

By late July, the team openly admitted they “launched too early” and rolled the game back into beta. Layoffs soon followed as the remaining developers focused on rebuilding the experience from the ground up.

What Has Changed During Development?

According to 1047 Games, the months of downtime have been used to refine the core gameplay loop. Movement, portals, and gunplay have reportedly been reworked to better capture what made the original Splitgate fun.

Progression and monetisation systems were also revisited after heavy backlash against expensive cosmetic bundles, including one priced at 140 USD. Map design and matchmaking are receiving updates as well.

The studio says the entire foundation of Splitgate 2 has been rebuilt with long term support in mind. This time, they are not chasing massive hype. Instead, CEO Ian Proulx says the goal is simple, to release a great game first and grow it over time.

Can Splitgate 2 Build an Esports Future?

Esports potential has always been part of the Splitgate conversation, thanks to its high skill ceiling and dynamic portal plays. While the sequel has not hosted any official esports events since launch, the community kept the competitive spirit alive this year.

The Splitgate Showdown, held from June 13 to 23, brought together teams representing major content creators like Shroud, TimTheTatman and Nadeshot. Players could earn in game rewards and compete for bragging rights.

If the December relaunch delivers a stronger, more stable experience, fans believe Splitgate 2 could take another shot at building a proper competitive scene. A successful reboot would not only restore the community’s confidence but open the door for future tournaments.

A Second Chance Arrives in December

Splitgate 2’s return comes earlier than planned. 1047 Games initially aimed for early 2026, but the team says the rebuild progressed faster than expected. With servers going dark on December 4 and a full relaunch happening later the same month, fans will not have to wait long to see how much has changed.

After a turbulent start, Splitgate 2 now has the rare opportunity to try again. Whether it can recapture the magic of the original remains to be seen, but players are ready to give it another shot.