GUANGZHOU, China – September 26, 2024 – NetEase Games, the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES, HKEX: 9999) and Bad Guitar Studio have revealed the Closed Beta Test for highly anticipated FragPunk will take place from October 10 to 21 on Steam and Xbox Series X|S with crossplay and a ton of new content!
A new trailer was unveiled at the Xbox showcase at TGS, which can be found here:
All You Need to Know to Access FragPunk’s Closed Beta Test!
Players who participated in FragPunk’s Closed Alpha Test in June on Steam will receive automatic access to the Closed Beta Test via their Steam Library without any additional sign-ups! Xbox players can register for the Closed Beta Test via the Xbox Insider Hub app starting right now, while PC players can do so via the game’s official Steam Page here.
The FragPunk Closed Beta Test will be available for players in North America, Europe, Latin America, Japan, and Korea. The languages supported in this game version include English, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, German, French, Japanese, and Korean. All player data will be deleted once the Closed Beta Test is complete. However, those who participated will receive special in-game rewards upon launch.
New content making its debut in FragPunk’s Closed Beta Test
The FragPunk trailer during Tokyo Game Show 2024 revealed some of the content appearing in the coming Closed Beta Test. These include new Lancers, new Shard Cards, multiple maps to battle it out in and new game modes for players to check out.
Two new Lancers will be playable: Sonar and Spider. These characters have abilities that will buff their teammates, making them excellent support characters. They will debut alongside several brand-new powerful weapons that can enhance the arsenals of all the Lancers in the game.
New Shard Cards that can bend the rules of combat will also make their debut during the closed beta. These include the “Birdman” card, which lets players glide across the battlefield, two status effect cards involving flashbang effects that can be used to counter each other, named “Flashlight” and “Safety Glasses” to name just a few!
Xin Chang, creative director and producer of FragPunk had the following to tell FragPunk enthusiasts: “The Closed Beta Test will give players a fresh new look at FragPunk and give them the opportunity to provide our team with the feedback we need to make the game as balanced and fun as it can be as it draws nearer to its launch. We’re very grateful for player feedback so far and are excited to bring the game to even more players with this new test. So, make sure to register for the FragPunk Closed Beta Test on Steam and Xbox Series X|S, and get ready to bend the rules on October 10”.
To learn more about FragPunk, visit:
Official Site - https://www.fragpunk.com/#/
Twitter/X - https://x.com/PlayFragPunk
Discord – https://discord.gg/fragpunk
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About FragPunk
FragPunk is a 5v5 Hero Shooter that lets players bend the rules of combat thanks to powerful Shard Cards that are dealt out at the beginning of each match, which can change a myriad of game mechanics. Thanks to your hero powers, customizable weapons, and the ever-shifting hand of Shard Cards, the battlefield is constantly changing, and you must be ready to adapt and overcome your enemies.
About NetEase Games
NetEase Games, the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999), is a leading global developer and publisher of video game IP across a variety of genres and platforms. NetEase Games’ development and publishing slate include titles such as Knives Out, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, and Naraka: Bladepoint, and partnerships with major entertainment brands such as Warner Bros and Mojang AB (a Microsoft subsidiary). NetEase Games also supports the growth and development of its innovative global studios in Canada, Europe, Japan and the United States. For more information, please visit https://www.neteasegames.com/
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