Splitgate: Arena Reloaded — a rebuilt return to classic arena combat

Developer 1047 Games is relaunching Splitgate under a new name: Splitgate: Arena Reloaded. After pulling Splitgate 2 back to beta earlier this year, the studio rebuilt the game with community feedback and will re-release the free-to-play title on December 17th for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

The goal for Arena Reloaded is clear — strip back the extras and return to the fast, skill-driven arena gameplay that made the original popular. 1047 says it blended the best elements of Splitgate 1 and 2 while removing features that distracted from core combat.

What changed for Arena Reloaded

• Factions, abilities and select equipment removed to refocus on classic arena combat.
• Progression rebuilt from the ground up with earnable weapon and character cosmetics.
• Classic Arena mode added with even starts and new map pickup mechanics.
• Combat fine‑tuned for clearer, more meaningful gunfights.
• Ranked system overhauled so ranks better reflect player skill.
• Added features: Mode Select, Player Stats, Ranked Leaderboards and Account Levels.
• Map updates: five brand new maps and six fully reworked arenas, bringing the pool to 20 maps.
• New weapons: three LMG primaries plus the return of the Power Weapon Railgun.

1047 Games publicly acknowledged that the initial Splitgate 2 launch was rushed and that player feedback played a major role in shaping this relaunch. The studio says the rebuild was focused on recapturing the “magic of the Arena” and delivering a more polished, competitive experience.

Context & community

The Splitgate saga included a rocky reception to Splitgate 2 and heated community moments earlier in the year. Arena Reloaded represents an attempt at course correction — prioritizing clarity in combat, fair progression and features competitive players asked for.

Release & platforms

Splitgate: Arena Reloaded launches December 17 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S as a free-to-play title. Expect to see developer updates and early impressions as players return to test the reworked systems.

Read the developer’s post and initial coverage for details: 1047 Games and Engadget coverage.

Discussion: Are you excited to return to a stripped‑back arena Splitgate, or do you miss the larger systems of Splitgate 2? What changes matter most to you in a competitive arena shooter?