Empulse is a 6v6 movement shooter set in the city of Freehold. Players fight both inside and outside mechs, using P.A.I.N.T. bombs, Holojumps, wallruns, and grappling hooks to move quickly across the map. Two playable mechs spawn during matches, each with distinct armaments and abilities. Reaching a mech first provides an advantage, while squads can also defeat a mech and reclaim momentum. Early access signups are available on the game’s official site, with no confirmed date beyond a 2026 release window. The studio also points to Steam performance as not reflecting the full player experience or community.
"We wanted to share EMPULSE on our own terms, but leaks happen. We knew the risk and took it anyway, because getting real feedback early matters more to us than a perfect reveal.We're a team that loves movement shooters, and we're putting that passion into EMPULSE, a brand new... https://t.co/a45Z7K1R0C - 1047 Games (@1047Games) May 20, 2026"
"Empulse is a 6v6 title that lets players battle across the streets of a city called Freehold. Piloting mechs appears to be a big part of the game, but not all of it. Players will be able to fight outside their mechs as well while utilizing P.A.I.N.T. bombs, Holojumps, wallruns, and grappling hooks to quickly travel across the map. 1047 Games calls it a "movement shooter.""
"According to the game's official description, two playable mechs will spawn on the map, each with its own armaments and abilities. Players who can get to one of the mechs first will have a distinct advantage over their opponents. But it's also possible for a squad to take down a mech and reclaim the momentum in a fight."
"Players can sign up for early access on Empulse's official site, but there isn't a confirmed date beyond the vague 2026 release window. 1047 Games had a bumpy road in 2025, which included layoffs even as its founders cut their own salary. Splitgate 2 was also rolled back into beta in July 2025 before ultimately relaunching in December."
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