Splitgate devs give up on Splitgate 2 and combine the FPS games, just like everyone wanted in the first place, for Arena Reloaded

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The Splitgate games are split no more. As part of the continued re-release of Splitgate 2, the sequel is being folded in with the original for what’s now known as Splitgate: Arena Reloaded, an FPS that combines the strengths of both games.

Developer 1047 Games just announced the bold move, with Arena Reloaded available right this second for players to check out. For this iteration, the original Splitgate mechanics people enjoyed, such as the frenetic portal-based movement and sci-fi-inspired weaponry, are spliced with new maps, modes, weapons and beyond, to create a more robust multiplayer shooter overall.

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Numerous modes are available, including team-based and free-for-all skirmishes. Keenly, there's a Classic Arena option, derived from the original Splitgate, with fixed loadouts of an assault rifle and a carbine, for more old-school first-person shooter tomfoolery.

This is all very much in line with what players were hoping for from Splitgate 2. As development on the sequel wore on, the question loomed over whether a follow-up was necessary over a revamped continuation of the first that simply built on those foundations. Clearly, 1047 Games listened and agrees. Splitgate: Arena Reloaded is available now.

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Anthony McGlynn
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Anthony is an Irish entertainment and games journalist, now based in Glasgow. He previously served as Senior Anime Writer at Dexerto and News Editor at The Digital Fix, on top of providing work for Variety, IGN, Den of Geek, PC Gamer, and many more. Besides Studio Ghibli, horror movies, and The Muppets, he enjoys action-RPGs, heavy metal, and pro-wrestling. He interviewed Animal once, not that he won’t stop going on about it or anything.

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