1047 Games just dropped the biggest Splitgate 2 update yet with Patch 1.2, and it’s packing a ton of content. The July 2025 update brings Ranked Arena, new Weapon Mastery Skins, a fresh Battle Pass, and much more to the free-to-play FPS.
Launched in early June, Splitgate 2 is the follow-up to the 2019 hit, blending slick portal mechanics with team-based action. Players fight for dominance as part of one of three factions—Aeros, Meridian, or Sabrask—and this new patch takes the game to the next level.
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What’s New in Splitgate 2 Patch 1.2?
Ranked Arena
- Unlockable after earning 100,000 XP in other playlists
- Includes competitive versions of Splitball, Hotzone, and Firecracker
- Progress through ranks from Bronze to Champion
- Earn exclusive charms and badges based on your season rank
- More Ranked modes and tweaks are on the way
Weapon Mastery Skins
- Each weapon now has its own Mastery Challenges
- Unlock Carbon skins (Tier 1), Gold skins (Tier 2), and top-tier Proelium skins
- Collect 6 Gold skins for one faction to unlock the final challenges
- Even more skin tiers and Mastery Challenges are coming in future updates
New Battle Pass – Season 1 Chapter 2
- Packed with rewards:
- 3 character skins
- 11 weapon skins
- 1 portal skin
- Emotes, sprays, charms, player banners, and titles
- 500 Splitcoin and 60 Proelium
- 3 character skins
- Premium Pass costs 500 Splitcoin (around $4.99 USD)
- Progress carries over from Chapter 1—you won’t lose out
New Map: Simulation Anomaly
- A fresh Takedown map now in rotation
Battle Royale Improvements
- New “Last Man Standing” voice line when you’re the final survivor
- New Point of Interest added to Glacier
- Added invisible walls to stop players from flying out of bounds
Arena & Gameplay Tweaks
- You can now rejoin Arena matches you leave or disconnect from
- Portal walls adjusted for better flow on Bypass
- Ice on custom maps is now slippery—have fun with that
Balance Changes
- Aeros – Rush Ability
Now grants immunity to stuns, slows, and other debuffs - Meridian – Phasma SMG
- Projectile growth speed cut by 50%
- Max size of projectiles reduced by 20%
- Projectile growth speed cut by 50%
- Dev Note: These tweaks make the Phasma harder to land at long range without nerfing its close-range punch
Bug Fixes & Improvements
- Fixed Arena tie-rounds showing as wins
- Cleaned up bomb indicator bug in Firecracker
- Reduced hitching in Battle Royale
- Improved dynamic lighting and rendering for pickups and players
- Fixed weapon swap visual bugs
- Store item visuals now render better
- Squashed a bunch of graphics-related crashes
Fans have already praised the update as a game-changer, with many calling it a strong sign for Splitgate 2’s future. Some community members are also asking for in-game stat tracking—headshots, medals, that kind of thing—which could be a cool addition down the road.
With more content promised throughout 2025, including maps, weapons, modes, and special events, Splitgate 2 is shaping up to be a major player in the FPS space. And Patch 1.2? It’s a massive leap forward.
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