It will be exclusive to Xbox Series X|S on consoles, but will also arrive on PC, both in 2025
At this year’s Xbox Games Showcase, NetEase, in collaboration with Microsoft, announced its new PvP exclusive: FragPunk. The jump of those from Redmond to the world of current competitive shootermarked by a very strong playability and aesthetics hero shooter arrives not only with a launch window but with a curious twist: FragPunk will take advantage of its frenetic gameplay with the use of cards based on special skills.
For those of you who may have overlooked the game, especially considering the crazy things we saw at the Xbox event, FragPunk is a shooter free 5v5 with a colorful and dynamic visual style, evoking immediate comparisons to Riot Games’ Valorant. Of course, and unlike other tactical shooters, FragPunk introduces a card system that changes the rules of the game at the beginning of each round, offering a new layer of strategy and variety.
The cards will be the characters’ abilities
In each FragPunk match, teams select three cards before starting, which can significantly alter the conditions of combat. According to Digital Trends, some examples of these cards include bullets with Life stealingthe ability to generate fields of tall grass to hide, and a “Big Head” mode reminiscent of the era of 64-bit gaming that allows you to hit enemy players in the head more easily.
This card mechanic ensures that each round is unique, creating a dynamic and ever-evolving meta. In addition, and as quoted from NetEase, players will have to adapt not only to the abilities of the heroes and the design of the maps, but also to the unpredictable effects of the selected cards, which some will have different buffs either debuffs random.
Upon its release in 2025 on a date to be determined, FragPunk will feature 70 cards, 10 heroes, 14 weapons and 4 maps. Additionally, NetEase plans to introduce new characters and cards through a battle pass system, keeping the game fresh and exciting with regular additional content.
According to VGC, some members of the press had the opportunity to try out FragPunk before its official announcement in the afternoon and evening. first impressions highlight their potential for revolutionize the genre of tactical shooters. Combining classic mechanics with card-based strategic innovations could set a new standard in the industry. Will he get it?
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