The highly anticipated Splitgate 2 open beta has resumed operations after a turbulent debut earlier this week. Developer 1047 Games temporarily took the servers offline to address critical stability issues that plagued the initial launch. While players can now access the beta, the studio has implemented login queues and player caps to maintain server performance.

Announced in July 2024, Splitgate 2 builds upon the portal-based FPS mechanics of its 2019 predecessor while introducing new maps, weapons, and faction-based gameplay. Three distinct factions—each with unique abilities—add strategic depth to the fast-paced arena combat. Despite these innovations, the open beta's launch faced significant technical hurdles.

When the open beta launched on May 22, widespread connectivity problems and gameplay bugs forced 1047 Games to suspend services within hours. The studio apologized publicly and spent days optimizing infrastructure. Their official Twitter update confirmed the beta's return, albeit with cautious scaling to prevent another collapse.

Early reports suggest matches are running smoothly under the new capacity limits. 1047 Games has outlined three key focus areas:

1. Cosmetic Recovery: Ensuring missing inventory items (stored separately) are restored.
2. XP System Reactivation: Stabilizing inconsistent progression tracking.
3. Server Expansion: Gradually increasing player slots while monitoring stability.

This phased approach aims to balance accessibility with reliability—a lesson learned from the beta's disastrous first attempt. Players can expect continuous updates as the studio prepares for Splitgate 2's full release this summer.