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January 7, 2026

“Steam charts don’t measure fun,” says Splitgate dev as relaunched FPS debuts with a 90% lower peak

Splitgate 2, the sequel to a competitive first-person shooter, peaked at approximately 25,000 players on Steam upon its initial release but saw a rapid decline in interest, leading 1047 Games to revert it to a beta state and relaunch it as Splitgate Arena Reloaded. On launch day, the revamped game peaked at only 2,297 players, a 90% drop from its predecessor, and currently has daily concurrent player counts between 900 and 1,000. 1047 Games stated, "Steam charts don't measure fun," emphasizing that player statistics do not fully capture the gaming experience. Despite the low player count, the studio remains committed to the game and its community, encouraging players to try the free-to-play version, which features engaging gameplay elements like impressive maps and portal mechanics.

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September 23, 2025

This week in PC games: Tokyo Game Show, Silent Hill, babel city-building and an RPG about a fugitive king

This week features several noteworthy PC game releases, including: - Blippo+: A journey through the channels of Planet Blip. - Baby Steps: A whimsical game about learning to walk with ragdoll animations. - The House Of Telsa: A point-and-click adventure by Blue Brain Games. - It Has My Face: A horror game focused on clone detection. Unique experiences include: - Silent Hill f: An adventure involving Japanese high school girls and yokai scarecrows. - Consume Me: A life simulation exploring adolescent feelings. - Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: A racing game with portal mechanics. Action and strategy titles include: - Mala Petaka: A GZDoom shooter with colorful graphics. - Aquaplus Fighting Game: A jazzy 2D fighting game. - Buggos 2: An RTS autobattler against human scientists. - EA Sports FC 26: The latest installment in the sports franchise. Building and adventure games include: - Stario Haven Tower: A city-building challenge with weather complexities. - Hotel Barcelona: A roguelike slasher about a US field marshal possessed by a serial killer's spirit. - Lost In the Open: A tactics RPG following a dethroned king. The Tokyo Game Show will take place from September 25th to 28th, showcasing more unreleased games.

AppWizard

February 27, 2025

The Splitgate 2 open alpha is live now and very fun

In a recent preview session for Splitgate 2, hosted by 1047 Games, players experienced the alpha version available from February 27 to March 2, featuring various game modes. One notable mode is Hotzone, where teams capture two designated hills to win, with an increasing respawn time that can be reduced by teammates achieving kills. Another mode, Splitball, allows scoring goals while enabling opponents to reclaim the ball. The alpha introduces changes based on community feedback, including shortened respawn times, extended round durations, and enhanced portal mechanics with additional portal walls and a new Launch Portal feature. The game supports crossplay across PC, PS5, and Xbox, inviting players to reconnect and experience the evolution of Splitgate.