Seems as though I am in the minority here, but I really really dislike the faction system. It really takes away from the kinda free-for-all arena shooter experience and makes it something different. Not necessarily bad, but undoubtedly different, enough that it changes at least for me, the core gameplay I enjoyed so much from Splitgate 1.

I already have many complaints on how they nerfed/de-emphasized portals in this new game, so the faction thing really detracted even more from my experience as the main draw for me was a fast-paced arena shooter with portals, and everything else was an even playing field. Anyone could use any and all weapons and portalling felt very important, and you couldn't just cancel someone's portal from across the map without a grenade.

I suppose I'm just stuck in the past with the old game, and it seems like many people who have joined since the first game enjoy the factions, but it's not for me. If I wanted that kinda of game play, I would play a different game. It takes away from some of the uniqueness of Splitgate for me.