It was supposed to be released today but will make players wait a few more weeks. splitgate, The " portal shooter » free from 1047 Games, will ultimately remain in beta while the team can increase the capacity of its servers.
But no need to be moved: Splitgate remains perfectly playable via its beta on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Exponential growth for the free FPS Splitgate
Blending the portal mechanics of Portal with more traditional gameplay for a competitive FPS, Splitgate has reportedly seen exponential growth in player count since opening its beta on July 14th. Two million people have already downloaded the game, reveals a press release published today.
This sudden popularity puts the servers of 1047 Games under severe strain, which forces the team to strengthen its technical base in anticipation of the influx of new players expected when the game is released. To do this, 10 million dollars would have been lifted by the studio, which is now planning a 1.0 release in August.
“We were blown away by the incredible welcome from the Splitgate community,” writes Ian Proulx, CEO of the American studio. The steep and sudden increase in the number of players trying to access the servers has forced us to deal with a myriad of technical issues related to this insane growth. We've worked hard to deliver a high-quality game and experience, and our biggest challenge is simply having enough capacity to accommodate the entire community. »
To keep the horde of gamers waiting, the game's beta has been updated to include three new maps and more customization options. Console players will also be able to adjust the FOV and change their controller key assignments. Or even downright play with the keyboard / mouse if they wish.
