1047 Games has conducted three rounds of layoffs within a year, with the latest round occurring in July 2026, while the studio's new title EMPULSE entered early access in June 2026.
1047 Games has faced repeated workforce reductions. The studio conducted a third round of layoffs within a year in July 2026, following earlier rounds in June and July 2025. The number of employees affected in the latest round is unknown. The layoffs come after the troubled release of Splitgate 2 and low player counts for both EMPULSE and SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded.
Despite the staffing cuts, the studio continued development on its new title EMPULSE. The game was announced during the PC Gaming Show 2026 on June 8, with early access set for June 24. A demo launched on Steam on June 15, and the early access version arrived on June 25. The game is a 6v6 competitive first-person shooter set in a futuristic city called Freehold, featuring wall-running, grappling hooks, and mech combat. The developers cited Respawn Entertainment's Titanfall series as an influence. The early access launch covered PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
The studio's trajectory shows a developer that released a new product while simultaneously reducing its workforce. The early access version of EMPULSE launched with plans for balance adjustments and new content based on player feedback, but the layoffs raise questions about the studio's stability.
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1047 Games, the developer behind Splitgate and EMPULSE, has conducted a third round of layoffs within a year, according to multiple LinkedIn posts from former employees. The studio previously laid off staff in June and July 2025. The number of affected employees in the latest round is unknown.
Developer 1047 Games released a demo for its upcoming 6v6 competitive FPS EMPULSE on PC via Steam on June 15, 2026. The game is set in a futuristic city called Freehold and emphasizes high-mobility movement including wall-running and grappling hooks across three-dimensional stages. Players can also pilot mechs that appear on the map, which are equipped with heavy weapons, unique abilities, and high HP, offering a significant combat advantage. An early access version is scheduled for June 25, during which the developers plan to make balance adjustments based on player feedback and add new modes, maps, and weapons. The development team has cited Respawn Entertainment's Titanfall series as an influence.
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.