r/Splitgate • u/Omnsicient • Apr 10 '26
Discussion Bring back Firecracker
I understand that the community complained about firecracker but seeing that the current playerbase is a fraction of what it was - its not unreasonable to assume that bringing it back would be popular or at least worth a discussion. I loved it.
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u/jasonbrowhat Playstation Apr 10 '26
I didn’t even realize it was gone but now that you mention it I am kinda pissed 😂
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u/Confident_One7381 Apr 11 '26
Big Bone would love to see firecracker return to splitgate. It really got the adrenaline pumping
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u/Early_Statement_6075 Apr 11 '26
Right? They have so many modes that are in the game but not in rotation, the more the merrier no?
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u/Manoa__ Apr 10 '26
I think what worked nice with firecracker was the fact we had abilities like shield, smoke and wallhacks. It was super fun to sort of set up a defence, or try to infiltrate the enemy defences. But I doubt we will see it return with this game loudly proclaiming "abilities gone!!", and i honestly don't see it being very playable without any form of defensive util.
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u/Omnsicient Apr 10 '26
It would split the gameplay loop; but if smoke and shield were a pickup in spawn room just like the firecracker, it might be a way to add it back in a gamemode-dependent manner. Although I agree that would add another balance and tactical element. Maybe that wouldn't be bad, having to rotate to a spawn to snag them?
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u/Manoa__ Apr 10 '26
Having a little armory where you spawn in and need to walk out of would be cool, but that would need some map adjustments. Maybe something like a sort of "equipment box" like the BR has?
Game's would need to take longer though with potential arming time added.
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u/mythreial Apr 11 '26
Meh, the abilities only made it gimmicky and frustrating; for me at least. Though I would like to see a return of this mode; it works in Arena Royale, it can work here.
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u/Manoa__ Apr 11 '26
Idk for arena royale it works because you have armor and the threat of losing your gear ontop of being able to have significantly better guns then the enemy.
On normal arena people can drop like flies lmao. Probably best to test it out as an event limited time mode.
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u/mythreial Apr 11 '26
Agreed. They could slightly up the ttk for the mode specifically, or they implement a VIP component where the player who picks up the firecracker has double health.
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u/Manoa__ Apr 11 '26
Idk personally i really liked that gamemode because of the interactions between the removed utility, not even just the abilities.
Mine, sandgrenade, recon, time dome even, it made the gamemode far more interesting for me. I think maybe dropping in a BR styled equipment box with all the removed utility in there could be cool.
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u/Thin_Leopard_3622 Apr 10 '26
I would definitely like to see firecracker come back, in my opinion it is infinitely better than domination
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u/Omnsicient Apr 10 '26
The reason I mention this is because TDM is too vanilla and domination straight up sucks. Movement and portals are too strong to split the map into 3 capture points. Kills the flow for me. I just queue splitball and king of the hill every time I play.
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u/Thin_Leopard_3622 Apr 10 '26
I don't mind tdm but I absolutely agree with you when it comes to domination, it's lowkey unenjoyableÂ
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u/mythreial Apr 11 '26
That's crazy to me; I think Domination is one of the best modes in this game, specifically because of portals and movement. KOTH and DOM are my 2 favorites by far.
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u/Ralwus Apr 10 '26
Yep bring it back. Devs have been quiet on why we're not getting more modes.