FragPunk is a radical 5v5 hero shooter set in a vibrant futuristic universe. FragPunk introduces a gameplay modifier card system that offers fast-paced gunfights with infinite possibilities. Players can bend the rules of combat to their advantage as they pick their hero, customize their weapon loadout, and choose from a selection of shard cards that shift every round in this free-to-play experience.

Welcome to a future where lancers, genetically enhanced heroes, face off against each other in a competition for the most valuable resource in the universe: Glunite. Any good lancer knows that the rules of engagement can change on a dime thanks to powerful tools known as shard cards, and only the players that constantly adapt will emerge victorious. The wide variety of shard cards in FragPunk can be played at the start of every round, impacting the very rules by which the game is played. Players will encounter frozen floors, exploding bullets, cloning technology, digital footprint tracking and so much more.

If you wanna win the gunfight, you're gonna have to play your cards right!

NetEase Games and Bad Guitar Studio are proud to unveil a brand-new preview trailer for FragPunk, showcasing what players can expect from the game's inaugural season: Wild Dawn.

The team also shared a long-term operational roadmap for the game.

Players who log in during the launch phase will receive exclusive bonuses as a reward for early entry.

LAUNCH DAY CONTENT: WHAT TO EXPECT ON MARCH 6

The newly released season preview trailer offers a deep dive into the game’s launch features:

Shard Cards: Over 150 Ways to Break the Rules

At the core of FragPunk’s gameplay are Shard Cards —modifiers that let players bend match rules on the fly. There will be over 150 cards available at launch, including 50 brand new ones that have never been revealed before, ranging from tactical buffs to chaotic global effects. To further increase the strategic depth, players can create powerful combos with multiple cards or create synergies by combining cards with their Lancer’s abilities.

Some of the new cards include:

• Dimensional Travel - Travel between two worlds; players in each world are invisible to each other.
• Black Hole Traps - Traps generate black holes when triggered.
• Feinting Flash - Dropping your primary weapon generates a flashbang.

Casual Modes: Zombies, One-Shot Mayhem, and More

Alongside competitive Shard Clash, FragPunk debuts multiple casual modes for laid-back chaos Including Outbreak, a zombie-survival twist where infected players join a growing horde, and other side modes including One Shot (One-Shot-One-Kill), Sniper Deathmatch (Sniper-Only), Melee Deathmatch (Knife-Only), etc.

Brand New Lancer, Map and Weapons

FragPunk features 13 lancers and 7 Shard Clash maps at launch, the new trailer provides hints for the brand new lancer Chum, a stone-made robot with a fish pal which shapes both his personality and combat style,  and the new map Dongtian, an oriental battleground set within a floating mountain palace. Moreover, the launch arsenal will be composed of 20 weapons including the new sniper rifle Highlife, which was designed for aggressive, mobile play, and Burner, a secondary weapon enabling players to fire incendiary bombs and create burning areas, causing continuous damage for any enemy passing through.

Free Launch Bonuses: Rewards for Early Players

To celebrate launch, all players logging in during the launch phase can receive extra bonuses for free:

• 20 Blue-and-White Porcelain Weapon Skins: A sleek ceramic collection featuring historical artistry.
• In-Game Currency, Sticker Packs & Weapon Charms: Customize loadouts with cosmetic flair.

Regarding the game’s future roadmap, Xin Chang, Creative Director and Producer at Bad Guitar Studio, revealed that FragPunk will operate on a seasonal basis. Each season will last for four months and be divided into two chapters, each lasting two months. With the launch of each new chapter, the team will introduce new Lancers, fresh Shard Cards, and, possibly, exciting gameplay modes. Additionally, each new season will feature brand-new maps to enhance the gaming experience.

Key Features:

• Shard Cards & Power to Bend the Rules: No two rounds of FragPunk are ever the same thanks to over 70 shard cards to play with! These unique cards can amplify jump height, reverse the roles of attackers and defenders, engulf bullets in flames or turn them into chain lightning, and even resurrect players! And since the card selection changes every round, this creates new and unique combinations, with infinite gameplay possibilities!
• Frantic 5v5 Hero Shooter Action: Each round only lasts 2.5 minutes, so get a move on! This frantic match time means players have to aim true and react fast to win the fight. Choose between a varied cast of heroes with diverse abilities, customize weapon combinations, pick the best cards and get ready for a lightning-fast fight!
• Endlessly Replayable: With its varied selection of heroes, weapons, shard cards and maps to play in, FragPunk can look forward to discovering several combinations which will result in a fresh new experience for each new round as they develop their personal combat style.
• Immersive Maps and Vibrant Visuals: FragPunk features complex and varied map designs mixed with visual effects including collages, graffiti and a blend of realistic and stylized textures. Players can feast their eyes on bold colors, sharp shapes and dynamic lines that provide an amazing visual experience while the bullets fly.

FragPunk is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) on March 6, 2025.