1047 Games has released a new official trailer for Splitgate 2 which, for the first time, reveals gameplay for the new chapter in the unique free-to-play FPS that sits somewhere between Halo and Portal in terms of concept and game mechanics.
Splitgate 2 presents itself as a natural evolution of the first chapter, taking the original gameplay and enriching it with further additions, both in terms of content and technical expansions and gameplay possibilities.
The gameplay trailer shows some of the major new features introduced, while we wait to see other features in more detail and perhaps be able to try out these evolutions applied on the basis of the first chapter in a practical way.
Let’s discover the three factions: Aeros, Meridian and Sabrask
One of the most notable new features in Splitgate 2 is the faction system, which can be seen in the video below.
The game offers players the opportunity to take part in three factions to choose from.
Each of these comes with distinct abilities, suited to a different playstyle: players can try mixing and matching factions within individual teams to balance their characteristics and make the most of their different strengths.
The Aeros faction is all about speed, with the Rush ability allowing for quick movement kills, while portal abilities are used to control areas of the map. This faction is closest to the classic Splitgate style.
The Meridian faction can take advantage of the Hypersight and Time Dome mechanics, which can focus mainly on the support class, giving their characters the ability to assist the entire team. It is a faction for support and team player specialists.
The Sabrask faction is heavily militarized, making their fighters the toughest Aces in Sol. Their special abilities include the Smart Wall, which gives them a significant advantage in a head-to-head firefight and, combined with grenade launchers, can secure area control.
We don’t yet have a release date for Splitgate 2, which was announced for PS5, PS4, Xbox, and PC with a first trailer last month and PC system requirements already listed.
