Massive Splitgate 2 Open Beta Launches with Halo Forge-Style Map Editor

Just a heads up, I’ve been kind of obsessed with Splitgate 2 lately. I mean, okay, sure, Call of Duty? Marathon? Battlefield 6? They’re all cool, I guess. But Splitgate 2 — now that’s where my heart’s been. Mixes Halo’s vibe with Portal’s craziness. Sounds like a dream, right? First game was epic, no doubt, but it kinda fizzled out. No secret there. But Splitgate 2? It’s like the developers heard our prayers. Hear me out: open beta starts now and has, wait for it… no set ending?! How wild is that? And, cherry on top, when the full game drops, all your progress tags along.

So, I checked out Splitgate 2 during the last playtest. Unreal Engine 5, man. The graphics and movement? Like comparing night and day to the first one. Gunplay’s still got that Halo touch. Big win here. Oh, and portaling? It’s back — might just fry your brain trying to master it. And, surprise twist! Class-based powers. Strategic chaos, anyone?

Okay, I know live service games are tricky beasts. Trust me, 1047 Games is diving headfirst into that pool with a bunch of modes and maps. Seriously. Arena shooter stuff, a massive 24-player mode called Onslaught. Feels like a buffet of choices. Maps are a playground, really. New maps launching all at once in the beta. Oh, and there’s a killer new weapon, the Borealis. It’s a chargeable carbine. Try it, and you’ll see what I mean.

Here’s a funky side note: beta comes with a battle pass. And, oh man, you can hunt down developers from 1047 Games. Sounds like a quirky Easter egg hunt, doesn’t it? They’re rocking these crazy ‘flaming disco ball’ skins. Spot one and take them down? You get your own skin. How’s that for bragging rights?

Now, the most exciting nugget: The Lab. Think Halo’s Forge mode but juiced up. Build your dream map or team up with 15 other dreamers. Collaborative chaos. Talk about a creative sandbox!

So, yeah, this beta’s kicking off now and rolling all the way to launch. Thankfully, whatever you do, follows through to the full game. You can dive into it on PC from Steam (or Epic, whatever floats your boat), your trusty Steam Deck, or consoles like Xbox and PlayStation.

For what it’s worth, keep tabs on our best multiplayer game picks if you’re itching for more. Also, swing by our Discord if you want to chat about all this with fellow fans.

I should probably wrap this up — no idea how I got on this gaming ramble anyway!