All Splitgate 2 players are struggling with the question: Are the enemies in the game always real players or bots? With the fast-paced combat and tight 4v4 matches in Splitgate 2, even experienced players are wondering if they are fighting human opponents or bots.
Are there bots in Splitgate 2?
According to 1047 Games, bots are a part of the beta experience. The first match you enter after completing the tutorial is against a bot. This offers new players a secure area for testing weapons, practicing movements, and getting familiar with the game mechanics. However, after this, bots aren't expected to appear unless something changes in the middle of the pattern.
If a player quits in the middle of a live game, a bot takes their place temporarily to prevent uneven teams. However, some players feel that it causes its own problems. Some players have also reported that they are starting matches with bots. While this is expected to get fixed once the complete game releases, developers are aware of this and are working to fix it.
Users on Reddit say that bot backfill is something all FPS games struggle with, but in Splitgate 2, it's a prominent pain point due to the 4v4 player limit. If one real player and three bots are playing as a team, the real player won't ever get a chance to impact the outcome of the match. In a 4v4 setting, even a single bot can alter the balance of the game drastically, and it could be extremely annoying if you are the only human on a team dominated by AI.
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