1047 Games' EMPULSE Aims to Correct Splitgate's Shortcomings, Developer Reveals at Summer Game Fest
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Grant Taylor-Hill
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Summary
1047 Games unveiled EMPULSE, a new first-person shooter building on lessons learned from their previous game Splitgate. During Summer Game Fest's Play Days, the developer explained how EMPULSE features high-octane combat and fluid verticality, aiming to innovate beyond Splitgate's shortcomings. The article previews the game's mechanics and the studio's strategy for creating a standout shooter in a competitive market.
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During Summer Game Fest's Play Days event, I got hands-on with EMPULSE, sitting down with 1047 to learn everything about their new shooter.
In particular, I was interested in learning how the team could build on the mistakes made with Splitgate.
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