Splitgate Developer 1047 Games Announces New Movement Shooter Empulse
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Splitgate developer 1047 Games has announced Empulse, a new Titanfall-inspired movement shooter slated for early access later this year, making it the studio's primary focus.
The team behind Splitgate is shifting gears toward a brand new project. 1047 Games has officially announced Empulse, described as a high speed, Titanfall inspired movement shooter that is currently slated to enter early access later this year. According to an interview with Polygon, studio boss Ian Proulx confirmed that Empulse has now become the primary focus for the development team.
This shift comes just months after the December 2025 launch of Splitgate: Arena Reloaded. While the studio maintains that ongoing support for their arena shooter will continue, the pivot to Empulse signals a major new direction. Movement shooters have long held a dedicated, vocal player base on PC and console, and capturing that fast paced, fluid energy is a massive undertaking for any mid tier studio trying to carve out space in a crowded live service market.
For players, the announcement raises familiar questions about studio resources and long term support for existing titles. As multiplayer communities increasingly demand active content pipelines and stable economies, watching how 1047 Games balances its priorities between Arena Reloaded and a brand new early access launch will be crucial. If they can nail the kinetic momentum that made Titanfall a cult classic, Empulse could easily become one of the most talked about competitive releases of the year.
Originally reported by IGN South Africa, you can read the original coverage here
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Original article: IGN South Africa