1047 Games CEO Ian Proux appeared at Summer Game Fest 2025 wearing a Make FPS Great Again hat. He announced Splitgate 2 and claimed other shooters had grown stale. Proux said he wanted to fix problems with modern multiplayer games. The CEO criticized Call of Duty and other popular titles during his presentation. His comments sparked immediate backlash from gaming fans online.
Players discovered expensive microtransactions after Splitgate 2 launched early. Some cosmetic bundles cost $80 which angered the community. Fans accused the developers of copying mechanics from other battle royale games. Steam reviews turned mostly negative with players calling the game generic. Many criticized Proux for attacking other games before releasing similar content.
The official Splitgate 2 account defended their pricing structure on social media. Developers said the game remains free and nothing affects gameplay balance. They argued expensive items feature complex artwork and animations. Community members rejected these explanations and continued complaining about costs. The game currently holds a Mixed rating on Steam with poor user feedback.
Players discovered expensive microtransactions after Splitgate 2 launched early. Some cosmetic bundles cost $80 which angered the community. Fans accused the developers of copying mechanics from other battle royale games. Steam reviews turned mostly negative with players calling the game generic. Many criticized Proux for attacking other games before releasing similar content.
The official Splitgate 2 account defended their pricing structure on social media. Developers said the game remains free and nothing affects gameplay balance. They argued expensive items feature complex artwork and animations. Community members rejected these explanations and continued complaining about costs. The game currently holds a Mixed rating on Steam with poor user feedback.
