1047 Games' 'EMPULSE' Enters Early Access June 24
The mech-boarding mechanic distinguishes 'EMPULSE' from other movement shooters in a crowded early-access FPS market.
Reporting from 3 sources: 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark.
1047 Games announced during the PC Gaming Show 2026 that its new title 'EMPULSE' will begin early access on June 24, 2026. The game is a 6v6 team-based first-person shooter set in a futuristic city called Freehold. A trailer shown at the event highlighted fast movement mechanics including wall-running, grappling hooks, and the ability to board mechs. The early access launch will cover PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A playable demo will be available during Steam Next Fest starting June 15. The announcement was made on June 8 during the PC Gaming Show 2026 broadcast.
1047 Games, the studio behind the multiplayer shooter 'Splitgate', revealed its next project during the PC Gaming Show 2026 on June 8. The trailer for 'EMPULSE' focused on free-flowing traversal in the fictional city of Freehold, showing players wall-running, using grappling hooks, and boarding mechs mid-combat. The game is designed for 6v6 matches. Early access will launch simultaneously on PC (Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on June 24. A demo will be available at Steam Next Fest starting June 15, giving players a chance to test the movement systems before the early access release. No full release date has been announced.
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