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Hey there, gaming enthusiasts! So, picture this – I’ve been losing sleep, not just because my cat decided 3 AM is the perfect playtime, but because Splitgate 2 has been living in my brain rent-free. Never mind Call of Duty, Marathon, or whatever Battlefield is up to now – Splitgate 2’s the one tickling my fancy. Yeah, the OG Splitgate kinda fizzled out, but this sequel? It’s like they poured jet fuel on a campfire. Oh, and guess what? The open beta? It’s here, AND it doesn’t have an expiration, so you can chill knowing your progress is here to stay.
I dived into Splitgate 2 during its teaser thingamajig. And let me tell you – Unreal Engine 5 is making this thing shine like a disco ball. Movements, visuals, you name it, they’ve leveled up. And the Halo-like shooting? Still as snazzy as ever. Now, don’t get me started on portaling. It’s back and crazier – so much skill required, you might need a degree just to master it. Uh, I mean, kind of. Suddenly, there are class abilities too. Strategizing is now a thing, apparently? Wild.
Okay, honestly, the whole “live service game” thing feels like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube blindfolded. So, I gotta hand it to 1047 Games – they’re throwing game modes and maps at us like confetti at a New Year’s bash. Arena classics? Check. Go bonkers with 24-player modes? Double check. And maps… there’s a buffet of them. Oh, and if you’re wondering, yes, there’s this gnarly weapon called the Borealis. It’s chargeable or something, but let’s be real, it’s mainly just cool.
And in a twist of brilliance – or lunacy – there’s this mini battle pass until launch. Bonus points? Hunt down a dev in-game wearing ‘flaming disco ball’ skins. Yes, that’s a real thing. Bag one, and you score an exclusive skin. Totally absurd, but aren’t the best things in life?
Oh! Before I forget, there’s The Lab. This isn’t your average, run-of-the-mill feature. Imagine Halo’s Forge, but on steroids. You and 15 of your closest pals can piece together the arena of your dreams. Total chaos, if you ask me, but also kinda amazing.
So yeah, boot up your PC, Steam Deck, whatever you game on. The Splitgate 2 party is happening, like, right now, with progress rolling happily into the full launch this summer.
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