Overview
- SteamDB records an initial relaunch peak of 2,297 concurrent players on December 17, settling to roughly 1,000 in recent days.
- 1047 Games reports more than 150,000 players tried the relaunch in its first five days and says retention is the best it has ever been.
- The reboot follows Splitgate 2 being pulled back into beta after criticism of microtransactions and a marketing incident involving a MAGA-style hat that prompted an apology.
- A published roadmap lists January additions including a new map, the Arena Royale experience, and the One in the Chamber mode.
- Planned engagement efforts include a $5,000 creator tournament, a $25,000 community challenge, and a welcome-back event featuring the T200 skin.