The Return of Arena Royale: How BR Changes the Portal Meta
For veterans of the original *Splitgate*, the Battle Royale variant, Arena Royale, was always a high point. Its confirmed inclusion in Season 1 means players will need to completely rethink their aggressive portal strategies in a large-scale, last-man-standing environment. The core loop of Splitgate: Arena Reloaded is fast, but BR demands careful resource management and strategic portal placement to avoid getting third-partied across the map. This is a huge, game-changing addition that diversifies the shooter’s offering.
What Else Is Coming in Splitgate Season 1?
Beyond the sprawling chaos of Arena Royale, the Season 1 Roadmap promises consistent content drops. This includes new core maps, additional game modes, and fresh weapons to shake up the current weapon meta. We’re also getting Limited Time Events (LTEs), starting with 'Gunslinger,' which brings back the beloved One in the Chamber mode. These LTEs are crucial for keeping the community engaged between major updates and ensuring build diversity.
Score Double XP Over the Holidays
If you're looking to grind out those first few Battle Pass tiers or catch up on character XP, now is the time. A Double XP event is going live starting December 25, 2025, and running until December 29, 2025. This is a perfect window to finish collecting the T200 character skin from the ongoing Welcome Back Event before it wraps up. It’s also good to see 1047 Games celebrating the successful launch, which included a competitive $5K MVP tournament and a massive $25K Community Challenge, now wrapping up their conclusions.
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