Splitgate devs ending feature development to focus on new game By Heidi Nicholas, 05 Sep 2022 FollowtopicsSplitgate1047 GamesFree to PlayOnline MultiplayerXbox Series X|SFirst Person ShooterHeidi Nicholas 1047 Games, the team behind Splitgate, has announced that it is stopping feature development for the game in order to focus on a new title in the Splitgate universe.1047 Games confirmed it is ending development for Splitgate, and will instead go "all-in to focus on a new game in the Splitgate universe."1047 Games is working on a new game in the Splitgate universe"We could not be here without your support. We pride ourselves on trying to be as community focused as possible. We strive to improve our game and build a better future for Splitgate because of the enthusiasm of our fans. Thank you," the devs said, and go on to describe the difficulty of turning Splitgate into a "AAA game that could stand toe-to-toe with shooters from the biggest publishers in the industry."The statement explains that "after careful consideration and much deliberation the 1047 Games team has determined that in order to build the game fans deserve — and to build it in a way that isn’t trying to retrofit and live operate an existing product — we are ending feature development of Splitgate. We’re turning our attention away from iterative, smaller updates and going all-in to focus on a new game in the Splitgate universe which will present revolutionary, not evolutionary, changes to our game." This new game, which will be built in Unreal Engine 5, is confirmed to be a shooter, with the devs adding that it will be free. "We want to be clear that Splitgate will remain online as will your items and progression," they continue. As a thank-you to players, a new free Battle Pass will go live on September 15th. "Game support will continue and there will be smaller updates and fixes to Splitgate, but the bulk of our focus will be on an entirely new shooter that we can’t wait to share with you."What do you think of this news? Are you looking forward to a new game in the Splitgate universe? Let us know in the comments, and while we wait for this future free title, make sure to check out our list of the best free Xbox games!More Splitgate stories: Splitgate to remain online "through the end of 2024" but next year is "unknown" Xbox will get new “Halo with Portals” game Splitgate 2 in 2025 Game of the Year 2021 voting round 6: Splitgate vs. Age of Empires IV Splitgate update adds mantling and other quality of life improvements Multiplayer madness: 25 obnoxious online achievements that ask way too much of players Xbox Series X|SXbox One Written by Heidi NicholasHeidi tends to lean towards indie games, RPGs, and open-world games on Xbox, and when not playing Disney Dreamlight Valley, happily installs every new wholesome game that appears on Xbox Game Pass, before diving back into favorites like The Witcher 3. She's looking forward to Age of Mythology Retold, Everwild, Fable, and Avowed on the Xbox horizon. Heidi graduated with an MA in English Literature before joining the TrueAchievements team.