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Okay, first off, let’s just set aside the whole Call of Duty thing and whatever Battlefield is cooking up these days. Splitgate 2? That’s my jam right now, and I can’t even explain why I’m so hyped. The original split the difference between Halo and Portal in such a wacky, brilliant way, but it kinda stumbled ’cause it didn’t have enough juice in it. This time though, they’re saying Splitgate 2 is gonna stick around, and the open beta is, like, here with most of what you’ll see in the full launch. Plus, your progress doesn’t just evaporate when they hit 1.0. Bonus!
So, here’s my beef with most games: they never seem to nail both gameplay and graphics. But having dabbled in Splitgate 2 during one of its tests… yeah, it’s pretty slick now, running on Unreal Engine 5 and all. Feels smooth, and oh boy, the visuals are on point. Still got that Halo-like shooting vibe, which is a comfort – like an old, reliable pair of sneakers. And the whole portaling thing? Uh-huh, it’s back and challenging as ever. Toss in some class-based abilities, and you’re juggling strategies all over the place.
It’s not like they don’t know the live service games scene is a battlefield itself. So, 1047 Games is just bombarding us with a merry-go-round of game modes and maps. From the old-school arena stuff I can’t get enough of, to ginormous 24-player rumbles. And the maps? The beta’s loaded with new ones across the modes. Also, say hello to the Borealis, this powerhouse of a chargeable rifle you’ll love, or, ya know, maybe not – it’s a taste thing, I guess.
They threw in this neat piece for the beta: a teeny battle pass running till the final launch. It’s clever, really – you can even spot the game devs playing. They’re all rocking these ‘flaming disco ball’ skins, so they pop like neon in the night. Nail them in a match, and you’re rewarded with a free flashy skin. Sweet deal, right?
The real cherry here has to be The Lab – think Halo Forge on a sugar rush. Create your own dream scenarios or band together with 15 others to bring a wild map to life. The potential for chaos is just… boundless.
So, yeah, the Splitgate 2 open beta’s rolling out right now and doesn’t seem to be stopping until the actual game hits. Jump on it wherever you game: PC via Steam, Microsoft Store, Epic Games Store, or on your trusty consoles – Xbox and PlayStation, both.
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