1047 Games

American video game developer 1047 Games Video games Ian ProulxNicholas Bagamian Zephyr Cove, Nevada1047 Games raises $6.5M to develop free-to-play shooter Splitgate https://gamesbeat.com/1047-games-raises-6-5m-to-develop-free-to-play-shooter-slipgate/ Games Beat 22 June 2026 United States Splitgate Empulse 1047 Games is an American video game developer and publisher, known for its first-person shooter games Splitgate and Splitgate 2. History 1047 Games was founded by Stanford University students Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian. While attending Stanford, Proulx met Bagamian in their dormitory at 1047 Campus Drive, which later inspired the company's name. The pair were both fans of the Halo series and classic arena FPS, began developing a project in their spare time. According to Proulx, the idea for the studio's first game, Splitgate, originated after he played Portal 2 and imagined combining portal-based mechanics with arena shooter combat.1047 Games CEO Ian Proulx Talks Splitgate https://sugargamers.com/1047-games-ceo-ian-proulx-talks-splitgate/ Sugar Gamers 22 June 2026 According to Proulx, the concept for what would become Splitgate originated after he played Portal 2 and imagined applying portal mechanics to a competitive multiplayer shooter. Splitgate launched in early access in 2019 but remained relatively niche until 2021, when it experienced a sudden surge in popularity during its open beta phase. The rise in attention pushed 1047 Games from a small team into a venture backed studio, allowing it to expand operations and hire significantly more staff to support live service demands.How 1047 Games put its VC money to good use on Splitgate 2 Ian Proulx interview https://gamesbeat.com/how-1047-games-put-its-vc-money-to-good-use-on-splitgate-2-ian-proulx-interview/ Gamesbeat 22 June 2026 $6.5 million was raised for Splitgate development in May 2021. Galaxy Interactive led the round, with participation from VGames, Lakestar, and 1Up Ventures. Following the success of Splitgate, 1047 Games shifted toward developing a full sequel, eventually announced as Splitgate 2. Splitgate 2 launched in June 2025, but its release was quickly followed by criticism. 1047 responded by saying the game had “launched too early” and began pulling the project back into a beta-style rebuild. Staff reductions were made across the company, with the co-founders forgoing their salaries.Splitgate 2 Returning To Beta Following Poor Launch Reception As Developer 1047 Games Reduces Staff https://gameinformer.com/2025/07/22/splitgate-2-returning-to-beta-following-poor-reception-as-developer-1047-games-lays-off Game Informer 22 June 2026 During the same period, 1047 Games and Ian Proulx faced broader public scrutiny following a controversial promotional appearance at Summer Game Fest.1047 Games lays off developers, CEO says he's made 'many, many mistakes' https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/1047-games-lays-off-developers-ceo-says-he-s-made-many-many-mistakes- Game Developer 22 June 2026 Splitgate 2 was re-revealed as Splitgate: Arena Reloaded in December 2025.What happened after Splitgate 2 unlaunched — and what happens next https://www.polygon.com/splitgate-arena-reloaded-launch-interview/ Polygon 22 June 2026 The game's player engagement figures were modest relative to expectations and it faced issues rebuilding momentum after Splitgate 2’s launch. The company followed up Splitgate: Arena Reloaded's unsuccessful relaunch with a 6v6 multiplayer FPS game Empulse, labeled as a spiritual successor to the Titanfall series. The game was released in early access release on June 24, 2026.Titanfall-like Empulse launches with 34 Xbox achievements this week https://www.trueachievements.com/news/empulse-xbox-achievements Trueachievements 22 June 2026 On July 14, it was announced the company was laying off an undetermined number of staff.1047 Games Suffers More Layoffs Following "Empulse" Launch https://www.techpowerup.com/350740/1047-games-suffers-more-layoffs-following-empulse-launch Techpowerup 14 July 2026 In August 2026, 1047 announced they would cease development and shut down the dedicated servers for both Splitgate: Arena Reloaded and Empulse. The titles moved to peer-to-peer hosting with a server browser. The company also stated they would move away from making live service shooters.1047 Games ends active development on Empulse and Splitgate: Arena Reloaded, says it's moving away from live service shooter https://www.gamesindustry.biz/1047-games-ends-active-development-on-empulse-and-splitgate-arena-reloaded-says-its-moving-away-from-live-service-shooters Games Industry 12 September 2026 Games YearTitleGenrePlatform(s)Notes2019SplitgateFirst-person shooterMicrosoft Windows, Linux, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S2025Splitgate 2First-person shooterPlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/SRe-released as Splitgate: Arena Reloaded2026EmpulseFirst-person shooterPlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S References Category:Video game development companies