NetEase Games and Bad Guitar Studio are turning up the heat with their latest announcement during the Gamescom Xbox Broadcast: FragPunk is gearing up for its closed beta test, set to go live in early October. Registrations are now open on both Steam and Xbox, and if you’re itching to get a sneak peek at the action, now’s your chance.
The exact dates for FragPunk‘s closed beta are still under wraps but will be revealed next month. Starting August 23, players across Europe, North America, Latin America, Japan, and South Korea can register by visiting the game’s Steam page or hopping into the Xbox Insider Program. Unlike the previous Alpha Test, this Beta is broadening its horizons, inviting a wider range of players to dive into the chaos.
This beta isn’t just a rerun of what you’ve seen before. Expect new heroes, cards, and modes, all designed to keep the gameplay fresh and intense. Details on these new features will be unveiled in September, but one thing’s for sure: this is FragPunk’s debut on Xbox, and cross-play is fully enabled. Whether you’re on Steam or Xbox, you’ll be battling it out with friends (and foes) across both platforms.
The first official gameplay trailer, dropped during Gamescom, gives a glimpse of what’s in store. The trailer showcases the game’s innovative Shard Card mechanics, where every card interaction can tip the scales of battle. Also highlighted was FragPunk’s unique Duel Mode, a tiebreaker feature that promises to add another layer of strategy to the mix.
Since its initial reveal and the Closed Alpha test in June, FragPunk has been gaining traction. The overwhelming number of test applications exceeded the developers’ expectations, providing invaluable feedback that’s helped shape the game. Those lucky enough to experience the Alpha raved about its unique aesthetics and the adrenaline-pumping gameplay, driven by the unpredictable nature of shard cards.
And if that wasn’t enough to get you hyped, FragPunk recently showcased its stunning visuals in collaboration with NVIDIA. A new video highlights the game’s graphical prowess, with raytracing and NVIDIA DLSS 3 with Frame Generation ensuring that when your Punks go to battle, they look better than ever.
The upcoming closed beta is your golden ticket to experience FragPunk early and master its fast-paced combat before the full release. Head over to Steam or the Xbox Insider Program to sign up, and get ready to jump into the fray this October.
