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What are Simulation Maps in Splitgate?

Here's what a Simulation Map is and what it's for in Splitgate.

Donovan Erskine

September 21, 2021 8:05 AM

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Splitgate has had quite a run during its time in Early Access on PC and consoles. This first-person shooter marries mechanics from Portal with the gunplay of Halo to create a refreshingly unique competitive experience. As players spend time in Splitgate, they’ll familiarize themselves with the game’s lineup of maps. This includes the Simulation Maps, which are quite different in style and design from the other maps in the game. Let’s dig into what exactly Simulation Maps are and what they’re for.

What are Simulation Maps in Splitgate

There are 6 Simulation Maps in Splitgate: Simulation Alpha, Simulation Bravo, Simulation Charlie, Simulation Delta, Simulation Echo, and Simulation Foxtrot. These maps account for 6 of the 16 total in Splitgate. Simulation Maps were made specifically for the game’s ranked modes, which is why they feature a much more minimal design than the other maps.

As the name implies, the Simulation Maps have a very simple and clean design. There’s a lot of symmetry in the structure and placement of walls. These maps are also much smaller than the other maps in Splitgate, which means the action is much more fast-paced. The Takedown and Showdown game modes are played exclusively on Simulation Maps. These round-based modes see players going at it with a finite amount of lives. The round-based design lends these modes perfectly to the Simulation Maps, where players can quickly engage with each other.

Simulation Maps are a set of maps in Splitgate that are much smaller than the others and feature a simplified design. These maps are specifically designed for competitive play and are used in the Takedown and Showdown game modes. There’s 6 different Simulation Maps, each with a slightly varied design than the others. It’s good to familiarize yourself with each of them if you plan on playing Splitgate at a high level.

Donovan Erskine

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Donovan is a journalist from Maryland. His oldest gaming memory is playing Pajama Sam on his mom's desktop during weekends. Pokémon Emerald, Halo 2, and the original Star Wars Battlefront 2 were some of the most influential titles in awakening his love for video games. After interning for Shacknews throughout college, Donovan graduated from Bowie State University in 2020 with a major in broadcast journalism and joined the team full-time. He is a huge film fanatic and will talk with you about movies and games all day. You can follow him on twitter @Donimals_