Independent developer 1047 Games has announced the end of active development and dedicated server support for both Splitgate: Arena Reloaded and its recently released multiplayer title Empulse.
In a detailed statement published on social media, the studio revealed that revenue from both titles failed to cover the substantial running costs of dedicated servers. While 1047 Games had been directly funding these backend expenses to keep the games online, management stated that continuing to do so is no longer financially viable. As a result, official dedicated server support for both games will terminate on September 3.
To prevent the titles from becoming completely unplayable, the developer is transitioning both games to a peer-to-peer hosting structure. This change will allow community members to create custom lobbies, host matches, and play together online indefinitely. Additionally, Empulse, a fast-paced shooter drawing inspiration from Titanfall, will receive a final map addition alongside a price discount before active work on the project wraps up entirely.
The move caps off a challenging operational history for the studio, which first gained widespread attention with the original Splitgate. Blending mechanics from Valve's Portal series with arena shooter gameplay, the original title surged in popularity during its 2021 open beta, causing severe server strain. The studio later shifted its resources away from the original release to build Splitgate: Arena Reloaded, formerly referred to as Splitgate 2.
Despite launching in 2025 and briefly reaching roughly 25,000 simultaneous players, Splitgate: Arena Reloaded met with critical resistance and declining engagement. The development team was subsequently downsized and forced to roll the project back into a beta state. Since February 2026, the game has struggled to maintain more than 1,000 concurrent players. Meanwhile, Empulse saw its server shutdown announcement arrive less than three months after its debut.
Although active work on its current catalog is ending, 1047 Games emphasized that the studio itself is not closing down. Reflecting on a decade of development, the company's co-founders thanked players and staff members for their support over the past ten years. Moving forward, the developer plans to shift its strategic focus away from the live-service game model for upcoming projects.
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