EMPULSE

24 Jun 2026
2+players

PC
PS5
Xbox

Shooter · Action · FPS

EMPULSE is a fast-paced 6v6 movement shooter. Wall-run, grapple, Holojump, pilot mechs, and P.A.I.N.T. your way through Freehold's vertical streets. Outmove your opponent or get outgunned.

58%Mixed1,700 Steam reviewsSteam Deck playable

Who can play

Store

Split-screen is not confirmed.
Online on PC. How many can join is not confirmed. Not confirmed on PS5 and Xbox.
Steam lists cross-platform play; which platforms play together is not confirmed.
Whether one copy is enough is not confirmed.

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How it plays

Is it good

58%

Mixed on Steam

of 1,700 reviewsRead on Steam (opens the store in a new tab)

Steam Deck Playable

Every way to play together

Steam lists online multiplayer for PC. Player counts and console play are not confirmed yet. 58% positive of 1,700 Steam reviews.

- PC
PCStore (how we check facts)
Same screen
Not listed
Same room, own screens
Not listed
Online
2+players, versus
- PS5, not confirmed
- Xbox, not confirmed
Not confirmed: available, how it plays together is not checked yet

Play modes here come from the Steam store listing, which does not give player counts. Console play modes are not confirmed yet. How we check facts

Quick facts

Developer: 1047 Games
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Released: 24 Jun 2026 on PC
Controllers: Partial controller support on PC, PlayStation controllers too
Languages: Text in 16 languages, voices in English

Answers

Updated October 27, 2026

Does EMPULSE have couch co-op?: No same-screen play is confirmed. The Steam listing does not include it on PC. Not confirmed yet on PS5 and Xbox. Online play is the way to play it together.
Is EMPULSE crossplay?: Steam lists cross-platform multiplayer; which platforms play together is not yet confirmed.
Do you need two copies of EMPULSE?: No one-copy option is listed, so expect each player online to need their own copy.
What platforms is EMPULSE on?: PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Does EMPULSE work on Steam Deck?: Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
Is EMPULSE free?: No, it's a paid game.

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