Splitgate 2 Unveils New Faction System and Gameplay Mechanics in First Official Reveal

Developer 1047 Games has unveiled the first official gameplay for Splitgate 2, highlighting the game's new faction system and promoting its competitive features. Splitgate 2 is the full sequel to Splitgate, the 2019 competitive shooter known for its unique portal-shooting mechanics.

The original Splitgate thrilled many players upon its 2019 debut with its innovative mechanics. In Splitgate, players can create "gates" that allow them to move and shoot through portals, offering a wide range of tactical and strategic options and enabling fun, physics-based stunts. Players can take out enemies from across the map through clever gate placement or quickly traverse large distances to flank opponents. Many fans likened Splitgate to a combat-focused version of Valve's Portal series.

Splitgate 2 will test how 1047 Games plans to build upon the original concept by introducing the new "Faction" system. The official Splitgate 2 gameplay reveal trailer features gameplay footage and developer commentary, showcasing the game's three factions: the agile Aeros, the time-manipulating Meridian, and the powerful Sabrask. Each faction resembles a player class in other games, offering unique abilities and equipment that can change gameplay strategies and enhance the game's stylized aesthetic, as seen in the Splitgate 2 cinematic trailer.

Splitgate 2 Official Gameplay Reveal Details Three Distinct Factions

The three factions in Splitgate 2 each support different playstyles:

• Aeros Faction: Focuses on high mobility, combining agile movement with an exclusive mobile gate mechanic to quickly flank enemies. Their faster sprinting and reloading abilities enable a high-speed, aggressive playstyle.
• Meridian Faction: Offers a more tactical approach, excelling in solo encounters and team support roles. Meridian players can see their teammates' health, use "Hypersight" to locate enemies behind walls, and deploy a "Time Dome" that boosts allies and slows down enemies.
• Sabrask Faction: Specializes in defense, resilience, and combat power. Their "Smart Wall" blocks incoming fire while allowing allies to shoot through it, making it ideal for securing key positions like control points.

The unique attributes of each faction in Splitgate 2 are reminiscent of role-based games. Initially, some fans were concerned that Splitgate 2 might turn into a hero shooter, but developers quickly clarified that while factions differentiate players, the system is more akin to classes found in games like Destiny 2. Splitgate 2 allows players from different factions to mix freely, resulting in more flexible team compositions compared to more rigid hero shooters like Overwatch 2. With these enhancements, Splitgate 2 promises to offer much to fans of the original game while introducing meaningful improvements to stand out in the competitive shooter genre.