What to know
- Season 1 roadmap introduces Arena Royale mode, new maps/weapons, and limited-time events like Gunslinger with One in the Chamber.
- Over 150,000 players in first five days, with best-ever retention after Dec 17 relaunch as free-to-play arena shooter.
- Ongoing Welcome Back Event offers T200 skin; $5K MVP tournament won by KowzTV's team; $25K Tracker.gg challenge wrapping up.
- Holiday 2x XP from Dec 25-29; real-life BFB giveaways via #SplitgateBFB clips by Dec 31.
Splitgate: Arena Reloaded's December 24 update builds on the Dec 17 relaunch by celebrating strong player turnout and outlining fresh content to keep arenas alive. This weekly recap highlights community wins and teases evolutions that honor the game's roots while pushing boundaries. Expect more polish as 1047 Games ramps up for Q1 2026 marketing.
Recap of launch week highs
The update spotlights the relaunch's success, crediting community playtests for refining arena-first gameplay without hero classes or loadout abilities. You joined over 150,000 players in five days, driving record retention as portals, EMP grenades, and overloading mechanics shone. A $5K MVP tournament thrilled with pro plays, won by KowzTV, DailyStreamer, Azalea, Jangutu, and Hurts.
Season 1 roadmap reveals
Expect Arena Royale to blend battle royale with arena speed, entering beta soon alongside new arena maps, biomes, and a power weapon. Limited-time events expand with themes like Gunslinger, reviving One in the Chamber mode for quick duels. These updates prioritize your feedback, keeping arena core intact while diversifying play.
Active events and rewards
The Welcome Back Event that unlocks the iconic T200 skin through challenges has been extended another week for you to grind.
The $25K Tracker.gg Community Challenge tested skills across categories, with feedback shaping future accessibility for casual players. Holiday 2x XP boosts weapon mastery from Dec 25 at 1am PT to Dec 29 at 9am PT, perfect for festive sessions.
MVP moments
MVPs like Mikaveli and OmnicientWolf delivered epic clips, while Toby Repellant's unseen portal trick wowed devs—submit yours on X/Twitter for features. The update calls for feedback on Reddit/Discord/X to refine global challenges. You fuel this loop, from playtests to spotlight plays.
This Dec 24 update positions you for Splitgate: Arena Reloaded's strongest run yet, blending nostalgia with innovations like Arena Royale. Grind events, chase 2x XP, and clip your best for BFBs as Season 1 unfolds.
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