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Okay, so — first things first, I gotta say it. Forget whatever Call of Duty thing is happening, lose track of Marathon, and don’t even think about Battlefield 6 for a second. Seriously. Splitgate 2, that’s where my brain’s been glued. The first game? Total genius mashup of Halo and Portal. But, yeah, let’s be real, they didn’t quite have the juice to keep it rolling like we all hoped. Splitgate 2 is totally vibing to change that, and guess what? Today we’re jumping right into the open beta. It’s basically the full game preview that’s hanging around until they decide it’s launch time. And yeah, all your cool new achievements stick around when the big 1.0 hits.
Let me just rewind to the last playtest — tried it out, and yep, knew right then they were onto something again. Unreal Engine 5 is in the mix now, which means better movements, cooler visuals, and that Halo-style gunplay is still rocking. Oh, and portaling? It’s here to blow your mind with its crazy skill cap, and they’ve tossed in these class-based abilities for some extra strategic chaos.
I’m just thinking about how tricky the live service genre is — like, cracking a walnut with a plastic fork. But 1047 Games is all over it, packing Splitgate 2 with stacks of modes and maps. Honestly, it’s a buffet out there, from old-school arena classics to mad 24-player Onslaught singles, there’s heaps to explore. Plus, maps galore. The beta’s tossing in several fresh battle spots. Also, for those weapon fanatics, there’s the Borealis – a chargeable carbine rifle that’ll probably cause a love-hate relationship.
And hey, sprinkle in a little open beta battle pass action before Splitgate 2 officially levels up. This part’s fun — they’ve got this quirky thing where you can literally go on a hunt for developers in-game. They’re gonna be decked out in ‘flaming disco ball’ skins. Yes, you read that right. Take one down, and bam! You’ve earned a funky skin for yourself.
Anyway, the big headline? The Lab. Yep, a map editor straight out of your wildest Halo Forge dreams. It’s where you can craft your ideal Splitgate landscape, and you’re not alone – up to 16 of your buddies can join in. Sounds like one busy sandbox party.
So, this open beta? It’s a go until they feel like dropping the full game this summer, carrying over all your progress. Wanting to jump in? You’ve got plenty of platforms — PC via Steam, Microsoft Store, Epic Games Store, Steam Deck, Xbox, Playstation, possibly even your grandma’s old PC if she’s into that.
Oh, and if you’re hungry for more? Take a peek at some of the best multiplayer and free PC games. We’re chilling on Google News too if you need daily game chit-chat, or hop into our community Discord for some endless rambling about this madness.
