Empulse, a Titanfall-inspired shooter from Splitgate developers, launches free Steam Next Fest demo
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Giovanni Colantonio
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1047 Games, the studio behind Splitgate, has released a free Steam Next Fest demo for Empulse, a new multiplayer shooter that blends Titanfall-inspired movement mechanics with the portal-based gameplay of the original Splitgate. The game arrives just one year after the troubled launch of Splitgate 2, positioning this as a strategic pivot for the studio. The demo offers players a chance to experience the game's fast-paced, movement-focused combat ahead of its full release.
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· 3 pulledJust one year after the disastrous launch of Splitgate 2, 1047 Games is tossing a Hail Mary with Empulse.
The multiplayer shooter... looks to recapture the magic of the original Splitgate but in a Titanfall-inspired movement shooter.
It's a decent enough elevator pitch, but...
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