D.C. Douglas Revealed as the Voice of Coach in Splitgate 2
D.C. Douglas, renowned voice actor behind Rayvis (Star Wars Jedi: Survivor), Albert Wesker (Resident Evil), Legion (Mass Effect), and Yoshikage Kira (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure), has been revealed as the voice of the in-game Coach in Splitgate 2. In this role, Douglas guides players through tutorials and remains a constant tactical presence during matches—with a distinct, urbane British accent and measured tone.
What Splitgate 2 Brings to the Table
Built in Unreal Engine 5 and released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PC, Splitgate 2 is a free-to-play multiplayer FPS that merges precise arena combat with portal-based mechanics. The game introduces:
- Fluid movement & momentum-based portals: Place and traverse portals to outmaneuver opponents.
- Next-level gunplay: Weapons deliver crisp, satisfying responses designed for skill-based competitive play.
- Multiple modes: Including round-based TDM, “Hot Zone” (a dynamic take on king-of-the-hill), and a new 60-player Battle Royale featuring inter-world portal travel.
- Class-based factions: Players choose between Aeros (agile portal experts), Meridian (support with detection abilities), and Sabrask (tank with smart-wall deployment).
- Map editor “The Lab”: A user-generated content hub, allowing custom maps and scenarios, with thousands of community creations circulating.
Supported by kernel-level anti-cheat and cross-platform play, Splitgate 2 is positioned as a long-term live service franchise, with a development team of over 200 compared to the ~15-person original team. The original Splitgate, launched in 2019, quickly gained cult status by combining Halo-style arena combat and Portal-inspired teleportation. Its sequel refines and expands on that foundation.
D.C. Douglas: Your Coach in the Arena
As the in-game Coach, D.C. Douglas narrates your tutorial, offers real-time strategical feedback, and injects personality into every firefight. His delivery combines tactical clarity with warmth and wry humor—an asset in high-pressure matches where split-second decisions matter.
Critics & Players Praise the Core Experience
GameTyrant praised the sequel’s visuals and movement:
“Movement is buttery smooth, weapons feel weighty and satisfying, and every map pops with crisp, vibrant visuals that make each firefight a spectacle.”
Steam community reviewers consistently highlight polished dynamics:
“Movement is extremely smooth, gunplay is very solid, and the portals add for such a cool and unique way to flank enemy players.”
GamesRadar affirms the value proposition:
“Splitgate 2 is free, it has high production values, and there’s a lot of fun to be had with it. All that considered, it’s definitely worth your time.”
These reviews emphasize the game’s technical strengths—especially in movement, gunplay, and portal mechanics—providing the canvas on which Coach’s voice enhances the experience.
Technical Innovation Meets Playability
Splitgate 2 incorporates Unreal Engine 5 to deliver refined animations—portal transitions, weapon handling, sleek reloads—and stable frame rates even during competitive matches. Dedicated servers and kernel-level anti-cheat maintain integrity in both casual and ranked modes.
The portal system encourages skilled navigation and spatial creativity: juxtapose two points, traverse rapidly, retreat, or flank—all in fluid motion. Developer 1047 Games refers to this as “next-level gunplay and fluid movement.”
About 1047 Games
Founded by Stanford alums Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian, 1047 launched Splitgate in 2019 as a dorm-room project. The sequel reflects the studio’s expansion—200+ team members—and ambitious vision of sustaining a competitive FPS ecosystem over the coming decade. At Summer Game Fest 2025, CEO Ian Proulx debuted the Battle Royale mode live, proclaiming, “…we asked ourselves how we can take portals to the next level.”
Where D.C. Douglas Comes In
Players now have a distinguished voice guiding every match. D.C.’s Coach combines tactical insight (“enemy portals in seconds”), motivational cues (“keep your crosshair high”), and composed feedback when you misstep (“next time, don’t stand in the open”). It’s a unique blend of in-universe guidance and meta-game commentary that enriches the player’s presence in the arena.
Launch & Availability
Splitgate 2 is available now on PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/X|S, and Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. It is free to play, with optional cosmetic purchases that support ongoing development—all non-pay-to-win.
Splitgate 2 delivers fast-paced portal-fused combat, technical polish, and now the polished voice of D.C. Douglas as Coach guiding players in every match.
