Xbox Gamers Have Chance to Get FragPunk Closed Beta Access

Xbox Gamers Have Chance to Get FragPunk Closed Beta Access

Key Takeaways

  • FragPunk’s closed beta is open for sign-ups on Xbox Insider Program and Steam.
  • Shard Cards in FragPunk bring unique gameplay elements.
  • FragPunk offers 5v5 matches, new heroes like Sonar and Spider, diverse weapons, and cards for strategic gameplay.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I’ve seen the rise and fall of countless games, from the golden age of Counter-Strike to the modern era of hero shooters. The announcement of FragPunk has piqued my interest, not just because it’s another addition to the genre, but because it seems to be offering something fresh and exciting.


Participants of the Xbox Insider Program now have the opportunity to join the Closed Beta for FragPunk. Despite some gamers expressing a sense of weariness towards hero shooter games, NetEase’s subsidiary Bad Guitar Studio is fully invested in FragPunk, set to be released shortly following another NetEase hero shooter, Marvel Rivals, which has recently launched its beta testing.

During the 2024 Xbox Games Showcase, the new hero shooter game by Bad Guitar Studio called “FragPunk” was unveiled. This title showcases a fresh perspective within the FPS games’ subgenre of hero shooters, bearing resemblance to Brainwash Gang’s 2023 card-based shooter game “Friends vs Friends.” However, it seems that “FragPunk” offers more diverse gameplay options, with a greater number of players allowed compared to the 3v3 matches in “Friends vs Friends,” and a focus on fostering a dedicated competitive environment. As development on “FragPunk” progresses, its closed beta is nearly ready for release.

The beta testing phase for the game “FragPunk” is now open for registration through the Xbox Insider program and Steam. The creators at Bad Guitar are eager to broaden the gaming community for “FragPunk”, with the closed beta starting in October. Xbox Insider members can participate in the beta by navigating to the previews tab on their Xbox Insider Program menu and choosing “FragPunk”. Those in North America were earlier given access to the game’s closed alpha, and this increased player base could offer valuable insights into user behavior and required adjustments for Bad Guitar.

Xbox Insiders Get Access To FragPunk Closed Beta

In the realm of hero shooter games, FragPunk distinguishes itself with its distinctive Shard Cards, altering gameplay dynamics and potentially deciding match outcomes more significantly than merely adding a touch of excitement. These cards, such as Blade Master which deflects incoming bullets, seem to offer notable advantages. Matches are anticipated to last approximately two and a half minutes, providing ample opportunity for Shard Cards to play a decisive role.

Besides Shard Cards, the characters in Fragpunk offer more options for strategic gameplay. Characters such as Sonar and Spider, recently introduced in FragPunk, have unique skills like enemy tracking and setting traps, unlike characters like Overwatch’s Widowmaker who can perform all these tasks simultaneously. Having characters with specific, yet valuable abilities helps guide players in learning the best ways to utilize Shard Cards. Although there is much discussion about Fragpunk’s gameplay mechanics and the importance of these variables, players will soon have an opportunity to test the game themselves.

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2024-10-05 04:13