Best New IPs of 2021
Second Runner-Up: Splitgate
Assistant Editor Dylan Chaundy: 1047 Games’ fusion of Halo first-person combat and Portal’s wormhole-like traversal was the shot in the arm that the crowded multiplayer shooter genre needed. But that’s not the only reason why we considered Splitgate to be one of the best new IPs of last year.
From its humble indie origins – crafted by a team of just 25 devs, no less – Splitgate went on to become a legit sensation, and it’s easy to see why. With its strong focus on tactics and teamwork, and its buttery-smooth gameplay, Splitgate took the gaming world by storm resulting in one of 2021’s biggest success stories.
Tactically deep and consistently entertaining, Splitgate’s free-to-play arena shooting was a breath of fresh air in a year brimming with an impressive smorgasbord of new IP. Ultimately, though, Splitgate absolutely deserves a spot amongst the other entries on this list thanks to it being one of the most fun and memorable new IPs of 2021.
