FragPunk’s March 6th 2025 Release Date Revealed at The Game Awards
NetEase Games, the online games division of NetEase, Inc. and Bad Guitar Studio are proud to announce that FragPunk will be launching globally on March 6th, 2025 on PC (Steam), Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.
FragPunk is an upcoming rule-changing 5v5 hero shooter that is all about letting players bend the game's rules through the power of Shard Cards. These unique cards let you change everything and anything about the match, as well as utilize powerful attacks and debuffs against your foes. You’ll also have your Lancer hero powers and a wide selection of weapons to call on, ensuring no two FragPunk battles are alike.
Revealed in a trailer shown during The Game Awards 2024, FragPunk will launch on March 6th, 2025. The time for the Lancers to take to the battlefield is fast approaching, as this free-to-play game will be open to everyone early next year.
The new trailer is the perfect jumping-on point for new players, as it shows off the game's unique features, the combat styles available to use in battle, the hero designs, and the arsenal of weapons. The trailer also debuted some of the brand new Shard Cards set to appear in the game, including Small Head and World Flip.
It was also revealed during The Game Awards that FragPunk will be available on PlayStation 5, meaning that FragPunk will debut on all three major gaming platforms at launch. FragPunk’s PlayStation Store page is now live and can be visited here. Furthermore, FragPunk will feature full crossplay support across all platforms at launch, allowing friends to play together, no matter which system they are using.
Another big reveal made during FragPunk’s trailer atThe Game Awards 2024 is that all Shard Cards in the game will be free to unlock forever!
Players won’t need to spend money to unlock any of the Shard Cards, which are one of the key features in the game. By making the Shard Cards available for free, the game development team demonstrates its commitment to maintaining high-quality gameplay and ensuring a positive player experience, while also rejecting the pay-to win practices that could disrupt game balance.
During its successful closed beta test from October 10th to the 21st, FragPunk attracted over 1 million player applications and ranked first in the "Trending Upcoming" section of free games on Steam. The game’s total viewing time on Twitch reached 1.96 million hours during the Beta, with 11,937 streamers and a peak concurrent viewership of 54,000, ranking top 5 on Twitch.
The response to FragPunk during its beta test periods has been staggering, and we thank the fans for their enthusiasm in the run-up to the launch. FragPunk was developed by a team with a passion for FPS games, and we hope to see everyone on the battlefield when the game launches on March 6th. Make sure to check out FragPunk’s social media channels for more information and future updates!