Fragpunk’s Latest Steam Numbers Is NetEase Games Dream Come True After Marvel Rivals

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NetEase Games, the Chinese studio responsible for the highly-acclaimed hero-shooter Marvel Rivals, may have discovered the secret to success, judging by the immediate popularity of its newest tactical FPS game, FragPunk. This title quickly climbed to the top of Steam’s charts during its debut weekend.

This weekend, FragPunk saw a staggering number of players simultaneously online, surpassing 113,000, which is like dunking a basketball effortlessly over other popular free games currently available, including Delta Force and Overwatch 2.

In a market flooded with numerous shooting games, FragPunk has surprisingly made a powerful debut. Although it’s far from rivaling heavyweights like Counter Strike 2 and Valorant currently, if it can maintain its position for an extended period, there’s a chance it could become NetEase Games’ second triumph after the launch of Marvel Rivals in December last year.

To adequately demonstrate FragPunk’s triumphant weekend performance, it’s crucial to recognize that its competitors have struggled lately. For instance, Overwatch 2, a well-established franchise from Blizzard, has experienced fluctuating player numbers since its contentious debut, and Delta Force: Hawk Ops, another new shooter, didn’t manage to generate the same level of early momentum during its opening weekend.

The game essentially blends together the top features from tactical first-person shooter games and unique, world-altering power-ups to create a gaming sensation that seems almost custom-made by merging elements of Valorant and Call of Duty.

NetEase Games Keeps Winning With FragPunk and Marvel Rivals

Essentially, FragPunk is far from basic, which could be a good thing. This multiplayer shooter game primarily aims to revolutionize tactical combat with its Shard Card system, offering players the opportunity to manipulate reality and employ various power-ups, adding an enjoyable layer of excitement to the gameplay.

As of March 6, 2025, the game titled FragPunk has been made accessible for personal computers, while the developers have announced intentions for subsequent launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in the future.

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2025-03-10 23:10