EXCLUSIVE: Splitgate Developer 1047 Games is Working on a Spiritual Successor to Titanfall, Dubbed ‘Empulse’
1047 Games, the developer behind the portal-based shooter Splitgate, is working on a new game called “Empulse,” which appears to be a spiritual successor to the acclaimed Titanfall franchise. According to pre-alpha gameplay footage obtained by Insider Gaming, Empulse combines fast-paced first-person shooter mechanics with traversal abilities and large mech combat.
The game features familiar mobility mechanics including grappling hooks, wall running, and boost pads that enable players to quickly navigate maps during Team Deathmatch gameplay. Giant mechs are scattered throughout the levels, and players can pilot these vehicles equipped with powerful Gatling guns to dominate matches. The mechs visually resemble those from the original Titanfall series, capturing the essence of that beloved franchise.
While details remain limited at this pre-alpha stage, the gameplay footage suggests Empulse may expand on Titanfall’s core formula with its own unique mechanics and design philosophy. The exact methods for obtaining mechs may be subject to change as the game progresses through development. Further details regarding platforms, additional features, and release timeline have not been announced.
The project represents 1047 Games’ ambition to enter the competitive multiplayer shooter space with a title designed to appeal to fans of fast-paced, mech-based combat. As a spiritual successor rather than an official sequel, Empulse could tap into the fanbase still eager for experiences similar to Titanfall, which has seen limited activity in recent years.