The movement shooter being developed by 1047 Games as a spiritual successor to the Titanfall franchise reportedly has a name: Empulse. Engadget shared that the title is still in pre-alpha development and lacks a confirmed release date. However, this name leak provides fans with the first solid detail about a game many have been watching for years.
Who Is 1047 Games?
If you’re not well-acquainted with the shooter gaming scene, here’s a quick overview. 1047 Games is the studio behind Splitgate, a first-person shooter that merged fast-paced arena combat with portal mechanics (think shooting through doorways to teleport across a map). Splitgate gained a loyal following before the studio decided to shut it down to focus entirely on its next project.
That next project is now reportedly called Empulse. It’s described as a movement shooter, emphasizing how players navigate through a map — think wall-running, sliding, and chaining jumps instead of just aiming and shooting. If that sounds familiar, it’s because that’s what made Titanfall and Titanfall 2 so cherished by fans.
The Titanfall Connection
Titanfall 2, which came out in 2016, is often hailed as one of the best first-person shooters ever. Players praised its campaign for creative level design, and its multiplayer introduced smooth wall-running and parkour mechanics that felt refreshingly different. Despite all the praise, it didn’t sell well after EA released it between two major titles. Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind Titanfall, has since moved on, making a Titanfall 3 unlikely.
This left a hole in the market that 1047 Games seems ready to fill with Empulse. A game capturing the fast, vertical, momentum-driven feel of Titanfall’s multiplayer is essentially what many shooter fans have been asking for since 2016.
What We Actually Know
The truth is: we don’t know much yet. Engadget’s report confirms the name and mentions the game is still in pre-alpha, the earliest development stage where core systems are being built, but it’s far from playable. There haven’t been any announcements about platforms, release windows, or gameplay footage.
As of now, 1047 Games hasn’t officially confirmed the name Empulse.
| Empulse: By The Numbers | |
|---|---|
| Developer | 1047 Games |
| Current Development Stage | Pre-alpha |
| Release Date | Not announced |
| Genre | Movement shooter |
| Predecessor | Splitgate (shut down to focus on new title) |
| Spiritual Inspiration | Titanfall / Titanfall 2 |
Community Reactions
“If this plays anything like Titanfall 2 movement I will play it every single day. Just give me wall running and momentum physics and take my money.”
— Reddit user in r/Splitgate discussion thread
“1047 shut down Splitgate for THIS. No pressure guys, only the hopes and dreams of every Titanfall fan still waiting for a sequel.”
— YouTube comment on 1047 Games announcement coverage
What This Means
For gamers, this is a title to keep an eye on rather than mark on your calendar. Pre-alpha development suggests Empulse is probably at least a year or two away from release, maybe even longer. The name leak hints that development is moving forward, and 1047 Games is solidifying the project’s identity.
For Titanfall fans, this signals that a studio with a solid track record in the genre is genuinely pursuing this space. 1047 Games built Splitgate with a small team and grew it into a game with millions of players. They’re not new to this, and whether Empulse can capture what made Titanfall 2 special is still uncertain, but the studio has some credibility.
Also, consider the broader shooter market. Games like Apex Legends (which actually launched using Titanfall’s engine and movement tech) and Call of Duty dominate the landscape. A pure movement shooter without battle royale elements will likely aim at a specific, passionate audience instead of the mass market.
What To Watch
- Official announcement: 1047 Games hasn’t confirmed the Empulse name yet. An official reveal trailer or game announcement will be the next big milestone. Major gaming events like The Game Awards in December are common venues for such reveals.
- Gameplay footage: Given the pre-alpha status, public gameplay footage is likely still far off. Any alpha or beta testing announcements would indicate the game is much further along.
- Platform confirmation: Whether Empulse will be PC-only or also available on consoles will greatly affect its audience reach.
- Release window: With no date announced and pre-alpha status confirmed, a 2026 release seems unlikely. Keep an eye on 2027 as a possible target window, though nothing is set in stone.
Sources: Engadget — 1047 Games’ spiritual successor to Titanfall will reportedly be called Empulse
Ava Mitchell
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