Key takeaways
- FragPunk's unique card-based mechanics provide variety and randomness that set it apart from other hero shooters.
- The FragPunk closed beta will run from October 10-21, allowing more players to access the game on different platforms.
- New playable characters like Sonar and Spider, along with strategic shard cards, add depth and complexity to FragPunk's gameplay.
The ongoing 2024 Tokyo Game Show had more to reveal about NetEase Games' upcoming hero shooter FragPunkWith another closed beta testing schedule for the game. The FragPunk The trailer also dropped information about the new playable Shard cards coming to the test, as well as two more playable characters.
Despite some weariness among the gaming audience at seeing new hero shooters enter the market, FragPunk It seems to be garnering some attention for its innovative card game-based mechanics. On top of the unique gimmicks each playable “Lancer” character can wield, FragPunk The shard card abilities allow for a level of variety and randomness that can trump other games in the same genre. Some card powers range from relatively prosaic enhancements such as incendiary ammunition to cards that can change the layout of a level, flipping areas to deny enemies a terrain advantage. Can help set up the system FragPunk Apart from its competition.
With a new trailer broadcast at TGS 2024, NetEase Games and developer Bad Guitar shed more light on the next FragPunk closed beta. According to the beta FAQ on the official website, FragPunk The closed beta will take place on October 10, 2024, and will run until October 21 on PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S. Players can sign up on their respective platforms through Steam or the Xbox Insider Hub app. The new closed beta test will be open to a wider swath of players across multiple regions and languages, opening up the pool for more to enjoy. The team also outlined two new playable lancers added to the closed beta roster: Spider and Sonar.
FragPunk closed beta trailer details new cards, sonar and spider playable heroes
The FragPunk The closed beta trailer outlined some new cards that underscore the strategic nature of the Shard card system. Some cards can be countered by others, such as when the screen-blanking effect of a Flashbang-like Flashlight card is countered by a Safety Glasses card, which greatly reduces the impact and duration of such flash effects. Another card, Blade Master, can block incoming bullets from the front, and in combination with the Turtleback card can provide almost impenetrable defense from both front and back attacks.
The trailer also detailed two new playable Lancers: Sonar and Spider. With a sea animal-inspired design that also makes her look a little bit like one World of Warcraft As a draenei, sonar can detect enemies and hide their teammates by masking the sound of their movements. Spider seems to have the ability to warp himself or other players, giving him the ability to set deadly traps and ambushes.
Despite its innovative mechanics and distinctive visual identity, FragPunk 2024 may be an uphill battle to grab attention against competitors that are saturating the hero shooter market. This year, players are practically flooded with high-quality hero shooters, from revivals. Overwatch 2As in brand-enhanced titles Marvel Rivals, And like the heavily-backed favorite brave. Time and testing will have to tell FragPunk It can get the attention it needs to sustain itself in the long run.
