Splitgate 2 Surprise Launches Today on PS5, Xbox, and Steam

By Marcus Chen

May 24, 2025 at 08:40 PM

Splitgate 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the Portal-meets-Halo shooter, has unexpectedly launched on PS5, Xbox, and Steam (in Beta) on May 22nd. The surprise release comes after periods of closed and open beta testing by the developers.

The game combines the strategic portal mechanics familiar to fans of the original with enhanced first-person shooter gameplay, aiming to address previous limitations and provide a fresh experience for both new and returning players.

Players can now download and play Splitgate 2 across all major platforms:

  • PlayStation 5
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • PC (Steam Beta)

Splitgate gameplay with explosion and Juggernaut

Splitgate gameplay with explosion and Juggernaut

First-person shooter gameplay in Splitgate

First-person shooter gameplay in Splitgate

Three figures confronting in dark bar

Three figures confronting in dark bar

Splitgate 2 promotional game poster

Splitgate 2 promotional game poster

Overwatch 2 game title screen scene

Overwatch 2 game title screen scene

Person standing among white flowers

Person standing among white flowers

This stealth launch strategy marks a bold move by the developers to reinvigorate the franchise and attract a new player base while maintaining the core elements that made the original game unique.

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