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- Splitgate 2 developer studio, 1047 Games, has announced that it will be laying off a small group of its staff.
- This announcement comes just a little over 2 weeks from the game’s launch.
- Splitgate 2 has faced considerable controversy, mainly over the developer’s remark and jab at Call of Duty.
Splitgate 2 was the highlight of this year’s Summer Game Fest, with the most controversial opening of its new trailer. The presenting developer took shots at Call of Duty and demanded that FPS be made great again before presenting a new trailer for Splitgate 2.
To nobody’s surprise, Splitgate 2 launched in a terrible state, with the developer facing public backlash and the game receiving mixed reviews on Steam. Now, 1047 Games, the developer studio behind Splitgate 2, has announced that it will be laying off a small group of its staff following this troubled launch.
Why it matters: Splitgate 2 has been out for just a little over two weeks, and the studio already laying off employees highlights just how poorly the game has performed.
In a new LinkedIn post, 1047 Games announced that it would be downsizing to redirect resources and build the best game for its players. Additionally, the studio’s co-founders, Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian, have decided to forgo their salaries to allocate the resources further towards the game.
Moving forward, 1047 Games is working on delivering the next phase of the game for Splitgate 2. However, it’s unclear how many developers were laid off, but downsizing practices have become increasingly common in the industry.
Splitgate 2 reached a peak player count of 25k players on Steam. Most players complained that the game was too generic, drawing similarities to titles like Apex Legends. Moreover, the game bombards players with microtransactions, offering some of the most overpriced and terrible cosmetics.
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