FragPunk, a hero-based shooter game that has attracted great interest on the PC platform and attracted attention with its fast-paced gameplay, is finally getting ready to be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S after a long wait for console players. The game, whose console version was previously delayed due to technical glitches, will meet console players on April 29, 2025 as a result of the intensive work of the development team. This delay created concerns among console players about missing out on seasonal rewards and other special content, but the developers promised that the rights of all players will be protected and the game will be kept up to date.
What Awaits Console Players?
FragPunk offers a fast-paced and dynamic hero-based shooter experience in a 5v5 format. The game features 10 different heroes, each with their own unique abilities. One of the most striking features of the game is the more than 70 different card combinations. These cards can be used during a match to instantly change the rules of the game and provide players with the opportunity to gain strategic advantages. The fact that each match has different dynamics significantly increases the replayability of the game. In addition to offering all these features on the PC platform, the console version also includes cross-platform support and cross-progression features. This way, players will not lose their progress in the game whether they are playing on PC or console, and will be able to compete with their friends on different platforms. In addition, console players will have access to all the Season 1 rewards and pre-order bonuses that PC players have access to.
Reasons Behind Lag and PC Performance
The developer team NetEase explained that the main reason for the delays experienced by the console version at the beginning was the technical problems encountered during the optimization and adaptation process of the game to console platforms. Prioritizing to provide players with a flawless and complete experience, the team preferred to solve these problems meticulously. In this process, the PC version of the game achieved great success and managed to reach more than 100.000 concurrent players. This clearly shows the potential of the game and how much interest it is awaited by players.
Micropayments and Future Plans
FragPunk is a game that is quite rich in terms of content, but the micropayment system in the game has caused criticism from some players. The fact that there are exactly 9 different currencies and two separate subscription systems in the game can cause confusion among players. However, this is a situation that is frequently encountered, especially as a revenue generation model for free-to-play games. FragPunk's developers may take these criticisms into consideration and make the micropayment system more transparent and user-friendly in the future. On the other hand, the team has ambitious plans for the future of the game. The aim is to keep the game fresh with new game modes, new heroes with different abilities, and new content to be added constantly. Innovative game modes such as "Outbreak" in the first season aim to offer players different and entertaining challenges beyond the standard shooter experience. As of April 29, console players will also be a part of this excitement and step into the world of FragPunk.
