1047 Games

1047 Games began with the simple principle that people should have fun while making great games. Bucking convention and driven by a passion to create the ultimate gaming experience, Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian founded 1047 Games in 2017 in their Stanford dorm room. Their love for arena shooters of the past drove them to create Splitgate, a unique sci-fi first-person shooter that adds portal guns to upend the genre. What started as two computer science majors putting portals into a first-person shooter for a project demo has evolved into a VC-backed company which has raised more than $120MM in funding. At 1047 Games, you’ll find a permanently remote, dedicated team of top-tier talent from some of the world’s biggest gaming and tech companies who share our founders’ vision. Grit, ingenuity, a desire to have fun, and a start up mentality define our crew. And we’re just getting started.

https://www.splitgate.com/1047

51-200 employees

Growth Trajectory

1047 Games has potential for growth through the ongoing development of Splitgate 2, expansion of their virtual goods offerings, and strategic partnerships with gaming platforms and content creators. They're focusing on new game modes, enhancing AI systems, and building a strong community through MVP and creator programs, signaling continuous efforts to innovate and expand their market reach.

Technical Challenges

Developing and maintaining effective cheat detection software.

Ensuring optimal server performance worldwide.

Maintaining compatibility with user devices, configurations, or third-party software.

Adapting to evolving privacy laws and regulations.

Tech Stack

Team Size

Key Risks

Intense competition in the free-to-play shooter market could impact player acquisition and retention.

Dependence on third-party app stores and platforms creates vulnerability to policy changes and restrictions.

Maintaining effective cheat detection software presents an ongoing technical challenge and resource drain.

Moderating user-generated content and ensuring a safe community environment requires continuous investment and vigilance.

Compliance with evolving data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) could add complexity and cost to operations.

Opportunities

Leverage the unique portal mechanics to further differentiate Splitgate in the FPS genre and attract new players.

Expand the range of virtual goods and integrate them across multiple games to increase revenue streams.

Strengthen partnerships with content creators through the MVP and Creator programs to enhance community engagement and marketing reach.

Develop advanced AI systems for behavior analysis and cheat detection to improve gameplay fairness and security.

Explore new platforms and distribution channels to broaden market access and player base.

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