Splitgate 2 dev responds to player count concerns as Steam charts show low numbers after ‘Arena Reloaded’ relaunch — “They don’t show the full picture”

The free-to-play sequel to the 2019 shooter launched on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation in June, but quickly faced criticism. Players disliked the costly in-game purchases, the complex character abilities that made the game feel overwhelming, and the addition of a battle royale mode which many considered a forced attempt to follow popular trends.