Splitgate 2 Open Beta Launches with Halo Forge-Style Map Editor

Sure, here we go.

—

Okay, so here’s the thing—I’m supposed to be hyped about the latest Call of Duty, maybe even that shiny new Battlefield they keep talking about. But nah, what’s really got me buzzing is Splitgate 2. Some weird mix of Halo and Portal, if you remember those. It’s like they smashed ‘em together and somehow made it work. The original game? Awesome. But, yeah, it kinda flopped ‘cause there wasn’t enough new stuff coming in. Splitgate 2, though—that might be different. Open beta’s out now and, trust me, it’s almost like playing the full thing. No end date on that beta either, and your progress? It’s sticking with you when the game finally drops for real. Nice, right?

Tried out the playtest for Splitgate 2, and no surprises here—crushing it with the gameplay again. They’ve whipped it up in Unreal Engine 5 now, and boy, it looks way sharper. Movement, visuals—all leveled up. And, just in case you were worried, that Halo-style gunplay is still kicking. Portals are still here, too, with that crazy high skill ceiling. Plus, they added class-based abilities, so now there’s more strategy going on.

You know how tough the live service game world is right now. 1047 Games, they’re not messing around. Splitgate 2’s armed with so many game modes and maps, it’s kinda wild. Arena classics? Got ‘em. Massive 24-player modes? Oh, they’re there. Loads of maps, too. And a new weapon—the Borealis. It’s like this chargeable carbine rifle kind of thing.

Also, there’s this open beta battle pass deal until the game’s officially out. Just something fun to keep you coming back. And get this, you can actually go after the game developers themselves in the beta—I’m talking about hunting them down. They’ve got these flashy ‘flaming disco ball’ skins, so you’ll know when you see ‘em. Nab one, and boom—free skin for you.

Oh, but the real gem here? The Lab. Picture this massive map editor, kinda like Halo Forge. Your dream Splitgate map, all yours to create. Or, you know, bring in like 15 other players and make it a team deal.

So yeah, Splitgate 2’s open beta? It’s here. Live. Rollin’ straight into summer launch, and all progress travels with you. You can hit it up on PC, Xbox, Playstation, heck, even your Steam Deck.

And if you’re itching for more, check out those lists of best multiplayer games and free PC games we’ve got. Follow us on Google News for the latest scoop, or hop into our Discord to chat with us and others about whatever caught your eye here.