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Splitgate maker 1047 makes layoffs

Splitgate maker 1047 makes layoffs

The developer of the Splitgate series, 1047 Games, has made layoffs. 

In a post on LinkedIn, the studio wrote that it had made an unspecified number of job cuts, adding that the outfit's co-founders, Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian, are no longer taking salaries. 

"Today we parted ways with a small group of valued 1047 Games team members," the developer wrote. 

"We’re still perfecting the Splitgate 2 gameplay experience in response to community feedback, and we are redirecting resources to build the best game for our players. We are sad to see our teammates go, and we are actively working to help them secure new opportunities. Further, our co-founders Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian have opted not to take salaries as we lock in to deliver the next phase of the project. Thank you to those who’ve built alongside us—we are sad to say goodbye and would not be here without you.

"To everyone who’s playing Splitgate 2, we’re continuing to work hard to deliver more things we know you’ll love. We are committed to building this game for the long haul."

1047 Games released the original Splitgate back in 2019, while its sequel launched in May 2025. 


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