In an open letter to the world, 1047 Games announced that they will discontinue feature development for their flagship title, Splitgate. The game, which started as a college dorm project, exceeded initial expectations by gaining remarkable success and competing with AAA titles.
The developers expressed gratitude towards their fans, whose enthusiasm has been a driving force behind the game’s continued development. However, they acknowledged the challenges of reworking content and systems initially created by a small team, likening the process to “bailing water” while trying to improve and expand the game simultaneously.
1047 Games emphasized that the decision to end feature development comes from a desire to deliver a product that truly meets fan expectations. The letter suggests that maintaining and retrofitting Splitgate isn’t the path forward. Instead, the team is shifting its focus to a new venture within the Splitgate universe. This upcoming game promises to be revolutionary, built on Unreal Engine 5, featuring portals, and will be free to play.
Important announcement from 1047 Games about the future of Splitgate: pic.twitter.com/5E0YG1DWQm
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