Splitgate 2 went live yesterday, surprising fans of the first game with a new battle royale mode. To hype up the sequel, 1047 Games' CEO Ian Proulx took to the stage at Summer Game Fest, dissing Call of Duty and unveiling a trailer that didn't exactly leave viewers impressed.
Now, early Steam reviews are mixed. The CEO's SGF appearance might have contributed to that, but much of the talk around the game also centres around the microtransactions, as many take particular issue with a bundle that costs $80.
"This game felt like a downgrade from Splitgate 1 in almost every way to me," says another player, who takes issue with the map design. "It's often felt easier and more efficient to forego portals in some gunfights in lieu of traditional FPS gameplay. Some maps feel a little crowded, with several instances of spawning with somebody about to turn a corner behind your back, an issue I feel is made worse with less portal surfaces."
Not so fun fact: the bundle is listed as being on sale, and will actually cost $145 whenever that sale ends.
Of course, the microtransactions come up too: "It's simply gross. Microtransactions, Battlepasses, FOMO, the usual...
