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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, which initially hit the PC scene via Steam on March 6, faced a slight delay for its console versions due to last-minute optimization efforts. But fear not, the upcoming release will bring cross-play functionality, allowing seamless gameplay across all platforms.

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 enhances the overall movement speed and refines footstep audio effects, ensuring a smoother gameplay experience. Additionally, it brings weapon and Lancer ability balancing, disables the “Hide your name” option to bolster anti-cheat measures, and fixes various gameplay and UI bugs.

Read more: FragPunk March 18th Patch Notes (Official FragPunk Twitter)

March 5

⚫︎ Bad Guitar, the developer behind FragPunk, announced a delay in the game's console release. This decision comes after encountering "unexpected technical challenges in optimization and adaptation" during compliance testing for Xbox and PlayStation versions. The team is committed to delivering a consistent experience across all platforms, which necessitates the delay.

To show appreciation, all console players will receive rewards upon the game's release, including in-game currencies, cosmetics, and experience boosts. Stay tuned for more details in upcoming updates.

Read more: FragPunk Console Release Delayed Due to Problematic Console Technical Compliance Results (Official FragPunk Twitter Page)