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FragPunk News
2025
April 10
⚫︎ Developer Bad Guitar Studio has exciting news for console gamers: FragPunk is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on April 29. This free-to-play 5v5 hero shooter initially hit PC via Steam on March 6. Although the console release was originally planned for the same day, it faced a delay due to last-minute optimization efforts. The upcoming console release promises cross-play functionality across all platforms, ensuring a unified gaming experience.
Read more: FragPunk for PS5, Xbox Series launches April 29 (Gematsu)
March 18
⚫︎ On March 18, FragPunk introduced a new balance update without any server downtime. This update brought significant changes, including increased overall movement speed and refined footstep audio effects. Players can also expect weapon and Lancer ability balancing, the disabling of the "Hide your name" option to bolster anti-cheat measures, and the resolution of various gameplay and UI bugs.
Read more: FragPunk March 18th Patch Notes (Official FragPunk Twitter)
March 5
⚫︎ Bad Guitar, the developers behind FragPunk, announced a delay in the game’s console release due to “unexpected technical challenges in optimization and adaptation.” These issues surfaced during compliance testing for the Xbox and PlayStation versions, leading to the postponement to guarantee a seamless experience across all platforms. As a gesture of goodwill, all console players will receive rewards upon the game's console launch, including in-game currencies, cosmetics, and experience boosts. Stay tuned for further updates on these rewards.
Read more: FragPunk Console Release Delayed Due to Problematic Console Technical Compliance Results (Official FragPunk Twitter Page)
