1047 Games Halts Development on Splitgate: Arena Reloaded and Empulse
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
1047 Games is ending development and shutting down dedicated servers for Splitgate: Arena Reloaded and Empulse due to high maintenance costs, though both games will remain playable via peer-to-peer hosting.
As reported by Game Rant, 1047 Games has announced the end of development for both Splitgate: Arena Reloaded and its recent release Empulse. According to the studio, the decision came down to simple economics because the ongoing cost of maintaining dedicated servers vastly outpaced the revenue generated by the games, forcing the developer to pull the plug on official infrastructure starting on September 3. For a studio that has spent the last decade chasing the elusive live service dream, the financial reality of keeping dedicated servers online proved insurmountable.
Despite the unfortunate news, the studio is offering a silver lining that aligns with the broader industry push for digital preservation. Both titles will transition to peer to peer servers, ensuring that communities can continue hosting matches and playing together indefinitely. Empulse is also receiving one final map update and a price drop before the transition. The original Splitgate faced a similar struggle with sudden server loads and shifting player retention back in 2021, eventually leading to the pivot toward newer projects that ultimately failed to maintain a healthy concurrent player base.
Even though these titles are winding down, 1047 Games is staying afloat and shifting its strategic focus away from live service models. The co founders shared a note thanking the community for ten years of support while keeping quiet about what the team plans to build next. For players who invest time and passion into modern multiplayer ecosystems, this story is another stark reminder of the financial fragility behind always online games and the vital importance of community led preservation when official support fades away.
Tags: Splitgate, 1047 Games, PC Gaming, Live Service, Game Preservation
Original article: Game Rant