{"id":4077,"date":"2026-06-24T12:27:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T04:27:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/empulse-early-access-1047-games-movement-shooter\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T12:27:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T04:27:49","slug":"empulse-early-access-1047-games-movement-shooter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/empulse-early-access-1047-games-movement-shooter\/","title":{"rendered":"EMPULSE Launches in Early Access Today \u2014 1047 Games’ No-Battle-Pass Movement Shooter"},"content":{"rendered":"

The team behind Splitgate<\/em> is back. 1047 Games<\/strong> has just launched EMPULSE<\/strong> in Early Access \u2014 a 6v6 movement shooter built around wall-running, grapple hooks, and one genuinely refreshing promise: no battle pass, no paid cosmetics, no microtransactions at launch. It is out right now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.<\/p>\n

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What Is EMPULSE?<\/h2>\n

EMPULSE is set in the post-utopian streets of the Freehold district, and puts two teams of six against each other with movement as the central mechanic. The game lets players wallrun forwards and backwards, swing across maps on grapple hooks, launch off Holojumps<\/strong>, and reshape the environment using P.A.I.N.T. Bombs<\/strong> \u2014 tactical paint that can create jump-boost pads, speed strips, explosive patches, or healing zones depending on the type you throw.<\/p>\n

Controllable mechs also spawn on the map during matches. These come armed with chainguns, rockets, and shield abilities, and they can shift momentum dramatically if a team holds one long enough. Cross-platform multiplayer is supported at launch, so PS5 and PC players share the same pool.<\/p>\n

The No-Monetisation Promise<\/h2>\n

1047 Games have been direct about one thing: “No store, no battle pass, no microtransactions at Early Access launch.”<\/strong> All cosmetics are earned through gameplay rather than purchased. The studio has also described a community-driven roadmap \u2014 meaning player feedback gathered through Discord and surveys shapes the development direction, rather than pre-set seasonal schedules locked in months ahead.<\/p>\n

Note the qualifier: this is the policy at Early Access launch, not an indefinite pledge. But for a competitive multiplayer title releasing in mid-2026, starting clean stands out. Watch for updates as the game moves toward full launch.<\/p>\n

How to Play From Singapore<\/h2>\n

EMPULSE is available globally starting today:<\/p>\n