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Empulse and Splitgate: Arena Reloaded are officially over as 1047 Games says it's probably done making arena…
1047 Games has officially ceased development on its PvP arena shooter Empulse and its predecessor, Splitgate: Arena Reloaded, due to insufficient revenue to cover operating costs. While the studio will continue to exist with a changed focus, both games will transition to peer-to-peer support on September 3rd. The original Splitgate debuted in 2019 and saw significant popularity.
1047 Games to end active development of Empulse & Splitgate: Arena Reloaded
Developer 1047 Games is ending active development on Splitgate: Arena Reloaded and Empulse to focus on a new project. The games will transition to a peer-to-peer system in early September with a final update, after which no new content will be released. The studio has teased that its next game will be significantly different from its previous titles.
Report: Splitgate dev 1047 games lays off staff
1047 Games, the developer behind the Splitgate series, has reportedly conducted a third wave of staff layoffs. This follows the recent release of their latest shooter, Empulse, and comes nearly a year after a previous round of layoffs and the original Splitgate's shutdown to focus on its sequel. CEO Ian Proulx had previously expressed ambitions for Splitgate 2 to maintain a large player base for a decade.
Titanfall spiritual successor Empulse is out now, but it's got a lot to prove
Empulse, a spiritual successor to Titanfall developed by 1047 Games, has launched in early access on Steam. The multiplayer FPS features wall-running, grapples, and mechs, drawing inspiration from Titanfall and Black Ops 3. The studio is focusing on community development without microtransactions or battle passes at launch.
"We’re not trying to build Titanfall 3," Empulse CEO says, though its’s scratching my wallrunning FPS itch all the same
1047 Games CEO Ian Proulx clarifies that their new game, Empulse, is not intended to be Titanfall 3, but rather a great movement shooter inspired by games like Titanfall and Call of Duty: Black Ops III. While Empulse features similar 6v6 arena combat with extensive parkour mechanics and mechs, it differentiates itself with a focus on pilot movement and unique PAINT grenades inspired by Portal 2, aiming to revitalize underserved subgenres within the FPS landscape.
1047 Playtesting a Movement Shooter
1047 Games is accepting playtester applications for an upcoming unannounced movement shooter. CEO Ian Proulx discussed the studio's plans for Season 2 in a recent update video.
Titanfall and Black Ops 3 enjoyers might like a new "movement shooter" the Splitgate devs are hoping to start playtesting soon
1047 Games, the developer behind Splitgate, has begun early development on a new movement shooter. CEO Ian Proulx stated the game is intended to appeal to fans of Titanfall and Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, and sign-ups for playtesting are now open. The studio aims to become a multi-game developer while continuing support for Splitgate.
Splitgate studio 1047 Games is working on something new: 'If you're a fan of games like Titanfall or Black Ops…
Splitgate developer 1047 Games has announced it is working on a new title, aiming to capture the spirit of games like Titanfall and Call of Duty: Black Ops. CEO Ian Proulx stated the studio's dream is to become a multi-game developer. The company plans to begin playtesting the new game soon.
SPLITGATE devs tease new movement shooter for fans of Titanfall and Black Ops 3
1047 Games, the developer of Splitgate, has teased a new movement shooter in development, targeting fans of games like Titanfall and Call of Duty: Black Ops 3. CEO Ian Proulx mentioned that a small team is working on the project, and they are seeking testers. The studio also provided an update on Season 2 of Splitgate: Arena Reloaded, which is scheduled for release on March 27th.
Splitgate Studio is Now Working on a New Game Inspired by Titanfall, Call of Duty: Black Ops 3
1047 Games, the developer behind Splitgate, has announced that a small team is working on a new movement shooter inspired by Titanfall and Call of Duty: Black Ops 3. While this new project is in development, the studio will continue to support Splitgate: Arena Reloaded. The company is seeking sign-ups for future playtesting of the new title.
Splitgate's 1047 Games is starting work on a Titanfall-style movement shooter
1047 Games, the developer behind Splitgate, has begun work on a new movement shooter inspired by Titanfall and Call of Duty: Black Ops 3. CEO Ian Proulx revealed that a small team is developing the project, with playtesting sign-ups now available. The studio has faced challenges with Splitgate's development and release strategy.