{
  "id": 3573923,
  "title": "1047 Games ends active development on Empulse and Splitgate: Arena Reloaded, says it's moving away from live service shooters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/1047-games-ends-active-development-on-empulse-and-splitgate-arena",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-26T19:10:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GamesIndustry",
    "slug": "gamesindustry",
    "url": "https://www.gamesindustry.biz/1047-games-ends-active-development-on-empulse-and-splitgate-arena-reloaded-says-its-moving-away-from-live-service-shooters"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "1047 Games has announced the end of active development on Empulse and Splitgate: Arena Reloaded, shifting both titles to peer-to-peer hosting as the studio moves away from live service shooters after a decade-long focus. In an X post, the studio revealed that neither game generates sufficient revenue to cover the ongoing costs of dedicated servers. Despite continuing to cover these expenses to support the growth of the titles, the decision was deemed unsustainable. Both Empulse and Splitgate will transition to peer-to-peer hosting by September 3, retaining a server browser for matchmaking and player-hosting. Empulse will receive an additional final update featuring a new map and pricing adjustments across regions. The studio previously implemented a similar approach with its initial Splitgate iteration, which now remains playable on console. Splitgate 2, released in June 2025, faced controversy and subsequent layoffs, while Empulse entered early access in June 2026 and also experienced multiple rounds of layoffs. 1047 Games' co-founders, Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian, stated that the studio is now pivoting after dedicating a decade to live service shooters, with the next project potentially diverging significantly from their previous works. They emphasized their continued passion for game development while acknowledging the need for change. The announcement does not provide details on potential staffing changes, as the company has undergone prior layoffs, most recently in July after Empulse's launch.",
  "summary": "1047 Games is ending active development on Empulse and Splitgate: Arena Reloaded, moving both titles to peer-to-peer hosting as the studio signals a broader shift away from live service shooters after ten years. Read more",
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    "1047 Games ends active development on Empulse and Splitgate: Arena Reloaded",
    "Titles shifting to peer-to-peer hosting by September 3",
    "Co-founders Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian announce new project pivot"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}