Summary
FragPunkwas announced during the 2024 Xbox Games Showcase, showing off Bad Guitar Studio’s inspired new take on the hero shooter subgenre of FPS games.FragPunkshows similarities to Brainwash Gang’s 2023 card-based shooter titleFriends vs Friends.However,FragPunkappears to be offering more to do, with an increased player count compared to theFriends vs Friendslimit of 3v3 matches, as well as a dedicated competitive scene. As development onFragPunkcontinues, its closed beta nears.
Theclosed beta forFragPunkis now available for sign-up in the Xbox Insider program and on Steam.Fragpunk’s closed beta will begin in October and the team of developers at Bad Guitar has expressed excitement at expanding the game’s pool of players. Xbox Insider users can join the beta by going to the previews tab of the Xbox Insider Program menu and selectingFragPunkas it appears. Previously,gamers in North America got a chance to try outFragPunk’s closed alpha, and the potential jump in player count could give Bad Guitar insight into more player behavior and necessary tweaks.
Xbox Insiders Get Access To FragPunk Closed Beta
With its uniqueShard Cards that change up gameplay,FragPunkhas a chance to set itself apart from many of its contemporaries in the hero shooter genre of games. Bad Guitar has stated that matches are expected to last about two and a half minutes, so there’s a chance that Shard Cards will drastically impact the outcome of matches instead of just being something to spice the game up. Cards like Blade Master, which blocks oncoming bullets from the front, appear to be particularly advantageous.
In addition to Shard Cards,Fragpunk’s heroes add to the potential for strategy.Newly announcedFragPunkcharacters like Sonar and Spiderhave enemy tracking and setting traps divided into their respective toolkits, compared to characters likeOverwatch’s Widowmaker, who could accomplish all of those tasks at once. Having characters with limited, but still useful abilities is one way of directing players towards figuring out how to best use Shard Cards. Although there’s plenty of speculation surroundingFragPunk’s gameplay and how much these variables matter, people will have the chance to try the game out quite soon.
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FragPunk is a fast-paced 5v5 hero shooter with powerup cards that change the rules of each round! Choose your hero, your weapons, and pick from a selection of cards that dramatically change the rules of engagement!Bend the rules with Shard Cards!No two rounds of FragPunk are ever the same. Discover over 70 Shard Cards with an activatable selection that changes every round creating new and unique combinations that create infinite possibilities! Cards can amplify your jump height, reverse the roles of attackers and defenders, engulf your bullets in flame or turn them into chain lightning, and even may resurrect you and your team!Frantic 5v5 Hero Shooter!Each round lasts about 2.5 minutes, so get a move on! The short TTK means you have to aim well and react fast to win the fight. Pick between 10 heroes with diverse abilities, customize your weapon combination, choose your cards and get ready for a fight!Variety that fuels replayabilityPick your favorite hero from a selection of 10, each with their own unique abilities. Find your favorite guns among the 15 available, some which have special abilities, like shooting faster over time, bursts and more! Discover new hero, weapon and card combinations and develop your personal combat style!
