Splitgate 2 Version 1.2 Update: Ranked Improvements, Weapon Mastery Skins, and Additional Features

The latest patch for Splitgate 2, version 1.2, has been released, bringing with it a variety of exciting features including the introduction of a Ranked mode, new Weapon Mastery skins, an updated Battle Pass, and a fresh Takedown map, among other enhancements.

Below is a detailed summary of the key features and modifications included in the Splitgate 2 1.2 update.

New Ranked Arena Playlist

The 1.2 update has added a Ranked Arena, which players can access by accumulating 100,000 XP through any other game modes. Players can rise from the Bronze to Champion ranks while competing in three distinct modes: Splitball, Hotzone, and Firecracker.

As you progress, you can earn exclusive weapon Charms and badges corresponding to your highest rank achieved during each season. Developers have also indicated that additional Ranked modes and improvements are planned for future seasons.

Weapon Mastery Skins

New and exclusive skins for weapons are now available, unlocked by fully leveling up a weapon. Completing the first two Mastery Challenges will grant you Carbon and Gold skins.

To access the highest tier of Mastery Challenges and unlock Proelium skins, you must acquire six Gold weapon skins for a single Faction. More Mastery Challenges and exclusive skins will follow in upcoming seasons.

Complete Patch Notes for Splitgate 2 Version 1.2

New Battle Pass: Season 1 Chapter 2
New Takedown Map: Simulation Anomaly

Battle Royale

A new «Last Man Standing» announcement has been implemented for when you are the last surviving member of your team.
A new Point of Interest has been added to the Glacier map.
Invisible walls have been installed around the borders of each biome to prevent players from flying out of the designated areas.

Arena

A feature has been added allowing players to reconnect to a match that is in progress following a disconnection or if they leave the game.
Several portal walls on the Bypass map have been adjusted and added.

Balance Changes

(Aeros) Rush Ability
- This ability now grants immunity to debuffs such as stuns or slows while active.
(Meridian) Phasma SMG
- The speed at which shots grow has been decreased by 50%.
- The maximum size of shots has been reduced by 20%.
- Developer’s Note: As the Phasma weapon is not a hitscan weapon, its projectiles expand as they travel. These adjustments aim to make long-range hits more challenging without affecting performance at closer ranges or overall damage output.

Bug Fixes & Improvements

An issue in Arena where a tied round was incorrectly recorded as a victory has been resolved.
A visual glitch in Firecracker that caused bomb indicators to appear above multiple teammates has been fixed.
Performance improvements and reduced hitching have been made in Battle Royale.
Global Illumination quality enhancements have been implemented in Battle Royale.
Performance and lighting enhancements have been applied to all dynamic and distant objects, such as item pickups and players in Battle Royale and Onslaught modes.
A graphical issue that occurred when switching weapons has been addressed.
The visual quality and performance of items in the Store have been improved.
Ice surfaces on Custom Maps are now slippery.
Various graphical crashes have been fixed.