| Empulse | |
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| Developer | 1047 Games |
| Publisher | 1047 Games |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S |
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| Genre | First person shooter |
| Mode | Multi-player |
Empulse is a 2026 multiplayer first person shooter game developed and published by 1047 games. It was released in early access on June 24, 2026. The game has received comparisons to the Titanfall series.[1]
Gameplay
Empulse is a 6v6 arcade shooter with an emphasis on movement and mechs. The game is heavily inspired by Respawn Entertainment's series Titanfall. Players can use wall-running, grappling hooks, and other advanced movements to traverse maps. However, in Empulse, mechs function more like power weapons and aren't dropped in by players.[2]
The game also features a grenade-slot paint mechanic, where players can toss on surfaces to gain extra speed or jump boosts, damage/heal players, or slow them down. The paint was seemingly inspired by a mechanic in Valve's Portal 2.[3]
Development
Following the unsuccessful launch and re-launch Splitgate 2, 1047 Games shifted development focus to Empulse as its priority title.[4]
1047 Games CEO Ian Proulx described Titanfall 2, Black Ops 3, and SSX Tricky as inspirations to the game's movement design. In response to Titanfall comparisons in publication headlines, Proulx stated "We're not trying to build Titanfall 3".
Release
The game was unveiled and made playable as a demo for Steam Next Fest in early June 2026.[5] Rather than using a free-to-play model like the company did with Splitgate, 1047 Games opted to make Empulse a premium $20 release. It launched without an in-game cash shop for monetization.[6]
The game was briefly delayed from its early access release date on PlayStation 5 due to certification processing.[7]
References
- "Empulse's frantic movement and giant mechs are giving me serious Xbox 360-era FPS nostalgia". PC Gamer. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- "Splitgate 2's creators explain why they're pivoting to a Titanfall-inspired shooter". Polygon. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- "EMPULSE is basically Titanfall but from the devs of Splitgate". Gaming On Linux. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- ""We're not trying to build Titanfall 3," Empulse CEO says, though its's scratching my wallrunning FPS itch all the same". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- "7 games we're wishlisting after Steam Next Fest". Polygon. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- "Titanfall Fans Are In For A Treat With Empulse". Gamespot. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- "Titanfall-Inspired "Empulse" Delayed for PS5". Tech Powerup. Retrieved 24 June 2026.