Splitgate 2 made waves at Summer Game Fest today with the introduction of a new battle royale mode. The co-founder and CEO of 1047 Games, Ian Proulx, announced the feature while also criticizing the current state of shooter games. However, much of the discussion generated online centered around Proulx’s choice of headgear: a black ‘MAKE FPS GREAT AGAIN’ hat.
In light of the backlash, Proulx insisted the hat is not a political statement, stating:
“I’m not here to apologize but I am here to clarify. This is not a political statement, it is quite literally what it says, so take it at face value.”
“The state of multiplayer FPS games is tragically stale. We hope to fix that, whether you want Arena, Battle Royale, Onslaught, or Map Creator.”
The launch of the battle royale mode also came with additional updates, including a shop refresh featuring a high-priced skin bundle, revealing challenges developers face in attracting players.
Splitgate 2 Battle Royale Mode
Image credit: Ian Proulx via X
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Stay tuned for more updates as 1047 Games works on improving the multiplayer FPS landscape.
