Alright, so picture this: everyone’s yammering about Call of Duty, Battlefield, yada yada… but Splitgate 2? That’s where the real action is, if you ask me. I can’t even begin to explain the thrill of the first game—imagine Halo smashing into Portal. Crazy good! But let’s be honest, it kinda fizzled without proper backing. Well, Splitgate 2’s strutting in to dust off that mess, starting with an open beta that’s practically the whole shebang. And hey, no pressure ‘cause your progress sticks around when the full game drops later.
Played it during some playtests—must’ve been a Tuesday or something—and oof, it’s solid on the gameplay front. Switched over to Unreal Engine 5 now. Visually, it’s like comparing a crayon drawing to a masterpiece. And if you’re into those intense Halo shootouts, don’t sweat it, they’re still in. But—and it’s a big but—portaling is back, demanding serious skills, while these funky class abilities mix it up.
So yeah, creating a hit live service game is like solving a Rubik’s Cube in the dark. But 1047 Games has decided to go full blast with modes and maps galore. Looking for classic vibes or 24-player chaos? Check, and check. The open beta’s already throwing down a bunch. And speaking of new, there’s this power weapon, Borealis—sounds cosmic, right? It’s a chargeable carbine rifle, like a laser show but with more boom.
Now, let me gush a bit. They’ve tossed in a mini battle pass till the full game goes live. And if you really wanna jazz up your gameplay, hunt down the devs in their flashy ‘flaming disco ball’ skins. Knock one out, and bam! You get a shiny skin to show off. Why? No clue, but it’s awesome!
Okay, imagine this: The Lab. You’re basically a mad scientist, crafting wild maps. 16 folks can jump in on this map-making frenzy. Sounds like chaos, in a good way.
So yeah, if you wanna dive in, the beta’s rolling till summer. Available on PC (Steam, Microsoft, Epic), Xbox, PlayStation, and even the Steam Deck.
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