FragPunk console launch delayed as NetEase’s shooter hits PC this week

After the success of Marvel Rivals, NetEase is publishing one other shooter due for launch this week: FragPunk. At the least, it is releasing on PC, as its console launch has been delayed and not using a new launch date.

The net shooter was first revealed ultimately yr’s Xbox Video games Showcase in June, exhibiting off its distinctive card mechanic that alters gameplay and the environments with wacky results.

FragPunk releases on PC tomorrow, sixth March, however a message from the official social media account states the Xbox and PlayStation releases want extra time on account of “sudden technical challenges”.

“For the reason that announcement of the sport, your pleasure has been actually inspiring, and we all know how a lot you’ve got been wanting ahead to launching into battle on each Xbox and PlayStation,” the announcement reads.

“Nonetheless, we need to be absolutely clear with you: in the course of the console compliance testing course of, we encountered sudden technical challenges in optimisation and adaptation.

“Slightly than speeding the console launch and offering a doubtlessly poor person expertise, we now have made the tough resolution to delay the launch of the console variations to make sure that gamers obtain a comparable expertise to these on PC.”

It is unknown when the console variations will now be launched.

Nonetheless, the developer will compensate gamers on Xbox and PlayStation by offering all rewards up entrance, together with in-game currencies, cosmetics, expertise, and extra as soon as the sport is out.

Any console pre-orders can be cancelled, however these gamers will obtain in-game forex value $10 when these variations ultimately launch.

“This delay was not a simple resolution, however we’re dedicated to delivering the very best expertise for our gamers, and this extra time will permit us to totally optimise and polish the console variations for launch,” the assertion continues.

The PC launch of FragPunk will embrace 150+ Shard Playing cards, 13 playable heroes (referred to as Lancers), and 7 maps to battle on.

FragPunk guarantees a substitute for Valorant – like Riot’s shooter it is a five-versus-five free-to-play shooter with groups taking turns to assault and defend.

I went hands-on with FragPunk ultimately yr’s Gamescom and was impressed by each the velocity of gameplay and its intriguing card system that ought to assist it stand out from different video games of the style.