1047 Games released the January 9 update for Splitgate 2 on Steam, rolling out a slate of weapon timing changes, matchmaking tweaks, and Map Creator fixes. The update arrives after the game’s relaunch as SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded on December 17, 2025, see the relaunch details here.
The biggest gameplay moves are tight, mechanical adjustments to automatic weapons and shotguns that shorten the time between shots on several LMGs and make a handful of secondary and burst weapons slightly slower. Sticky Grenade stick damage is reduced, and ranked matchmaking has been tightened with a note that queue times may increase. Map Creator gets expanded assets and stability fixes.
Patch Notes 1/9 Update | Patch Notes
Weapon Changes and Balancing:
Buffs:
Velocity LMG time between shots decreased from .088 to .086
Strata LMG time between shots decreased from .070 to .065
Charger Shotgun time between shots decreased from .70 to .60
Barrage LMG time between shots decreased from.186 to .183
Plow Shotgun time between shots decreased from 1.0 to 0.9
Nerfs:
Sticky Grenade stick damage decreased from 200 to 150 (Note: Non-stick damage is unchanged)
Tetra Burst Pistol time between bursts increased from .365 to .380
Quantum Burst Rifle time between bursts increased from .365 to .380
Warden Carbine time between shots increased from .40 to .42
Sprinter SMG initial burst decreased from 6 bullets to 5 bullets
General Patch Notes:
- Improved team balancing for games including parties
- Tightened ranked matchmaking (Note: queue times may be slightly increased but games will be better)
- Improved MnK keybinding experience
- Added bind to open loadout in Training Grounds
- Added Inferno assets to Map Creator
- Map Creator is now able to load bigger maps more seamlessly
- Fixed round-end in Map Creator making users lose progress
- Fixed an issue where momentum from launch portals would cut out mid-flight
- Fixed custom game capture point activation when the game timer isn’t active
- Team Fiesta now grants weapons with all attachments
- Additional Minor bug fixes and crash fixes
Upcoming Event Information:
The Gunslinger in-game Event featuring “One in the Chamber” begins January 9.
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Splitgate: Arena Reloaded
Developed by 1047 Games
Portal into the action as an elite Ace in Splitgate 2, the only free-to-play shooter where you can teleport across the map to outsmart your opponents. Team up, customize weapons, and master portaling skills as you compete for glory in epic showdowns.
- Genre: Shooter
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
- Modes: Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Release: 2025-06-06
- Publisher: 1047 Games
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Age Rating:
ESRB T / ACB M
- IGDB Rating: 80.0/100
