NetEase’s FragPunk enters closed Beta stage on Xbox and PC: Know about their unique mechanics and esports potential

(Courtesy : FragPunk)
Chinese developers are cooking
A new upcoming first-person shooting game, FragPunk made by NetEase and Bad Guitar has just announced that the closed beta phase will start on October 10. In the ongoing Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024, they also showcase some of their heroes, their abilities and behind-the-scenes of the game development.
This game is almost similar to Valorant and it looks quite good. Honestly, this game has potential for the Esports scenario. Let’s check out more details in this article.
Closed Beta for FragPunk
According to FragPunk’s official website, the closed beta test will take place on October 10, 2024. It will be available on Steam and Xbox Series X|S. Here are the timings for the Closed Beta:
Start Time:
- UTC: Thursday, October 10, 2024 22:00
- US West (UTC-8): Thursday, October 10, 2024 14:00
- Western Europe (UTC+2): Friday, October 11, 2024 00:00
- LATAM (UTC-5): Thursday, October 10, 2024 17:00
- Japan/Korea (UTC+9): Friday, October 11, 2024 07:00
End Time:
- UTC: Monday, October 21, 2024 23:59
- US West (UTC-8): Monday, October 21, 2024 15:59
- Western Europe (UTC+2): Tuesday, October 22, 2024 01:59
- LATAM (UTC-5): Monday, October 21, 2024 18:59
- Japan/Korea (UTC+9): Tuesday, October 22, 2024 08:59
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How to register for Closed Beta?
For Xbox, you will be recruited by the Xbox Insider Session. You can apply it from the Xbox Insider Hub App. On Steam, you can visit the FragPunk page, and then click “Request Access” under “Join FragPunk Playtest” to sign up.
What to Expect:
- 5 New Maps: 3 added to Shard Clash mode (6 available maps in total) and 2 maps to Team Deathmatch (3 available in total)
- 2 New Characters: Spider and Sonar join our growing roster of powerful lancers, which gives you 12 lancers in total to choose from
- 2 New Weapons: making a total of 17 available to heat up the battlefield
- 3 New Modes: Ranked Shard Clash, New Team Deathmatch, and Capture the Core (6 total modes)
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.
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