Splitgate: Arena Reloaded rolls out Update 2.2, introducing Arena Royale—a 24-player battle royale mode tailored for arena shooters with instant upgrades and respawns.

Two new arena maps arrive: Tri-Hard, a high-flying map built around launch portals and aerial combat, and Runway, a neon cityscape emphasizing portal routes, rapid rotations, and aggressive positioning.

The update reinforces 1047 Games’ arena-first design philosophy, prioritizing shooting over looting while blending arena shooter mechanics with battle royale scale and finale moments.

Players are encouraged to share reactions on the XboxEra Forums and Discord community.

The article is authored by Jon Clarke (Sikamikanico) for XboxEra.

Community reactions are mixed, with some believing the update could rekindle interest and others arguing the game may be dead in a couple of months.

Official store links for Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation, and Xbox are provided in the article.

The loot system is streamlined for speed, featuring auto-opening chests, instant loot drops on death, immediate upgrading while moving, and cash earned from damage and kills to upgrade gear.

A new mastery camo, Isotromic, is awarded for unlocking chase camos on every weapon, signaling progression and dedication.

Proximity Chat is added to Arena Royale, alongside the Isotromic master camo and other progression-focused features.

A limited-time event, Teabag Takeover, runs from January 23, offering teabag-themed rewards for teabag-related actions.

Developer notes emphasize keeping players in frequent combat with less downtime compared to traditional battle royales.