1047 Games, developers of the Splitgate franchise, acknowledged mishandling the rollout of Splitgate 2 during a recent update posted to their official channels. The studio, whose leadership previously vowed to “revitalize the FPS genre,” confirmed plans to pull the game back into extended beta until 2026 for major overhauls. This decision follows widespread criticism of the title’s rushed launch, coupled with new layoffs impacting 45 team members and the impending closure of the original Splitgate‘s online services.

Originally released on June 6, 2025, across all platforms, Splitgate 2 will remain accessible but effectively revert to pre-release status. The Chapter 3 update will proceed as scheduled, though studio heads Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian emphasized in a joint statement: “We prioritized speed over quality, undermining the chaotic portal combat fans loved. Returning to beta allows us to rebuild core systems – from progression mechanics to map design – while reintroducing staple modes missing at launch.“

Financial pressures drove two key decisions: severing support for the 2019 Splitgate (servers sunsetting August 2025) and team reductions. The studio cited annual server costs exceeding “$100K” as unsustainable, though they’re investigating offline/P2P alternatives. Staff cuts aim to refocus resources on Splitgate 2‘s retooling, as reports highlight plummeting player counts post-launch.

While promising a “definitive version” of the original game within Splitgate 2‘s 2026 reboot, 1047 Games faces skepticism. The statement concluded: “We stumbled, but refuse to abandon your trust. This universe has consumed our decade – failure isn’t an option.” Nevertheless, uncertainty lingers around monetization adjustments, beta accessibility, and whether their ambitious recovery plan can reignite player interest after a disastrous debut.