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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 PC via Steam on March 6, faced a delay for console versions due to last-minute optimization requirements. The upcoming release promises cross-play functionality, allowing players across all platforms to join in the action seamlessly.

Read more: FragPunk for PS5, Xbox Series launches April 29 (Gematsu)

March 18

⚫︎ On March 18, FragPunk introduced a significant balance update without any server downtime. This patch boosts overall movement speed and refines footstep audio effects for a more immersive experience. Additionally, the update includes weapon and Lancer ability balancing, removes the “Hide your name” option to bolster anti-cheat efforts, and fixes numerous gameplay and UI issues.

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

March 5

⚫︎ Bad Guitar, the developer behind FragPunk, announced a delay in the console release due to unforeseen technical optimization challenges. These issues arose during compliance testing for the Xbox and PlayStation versions, necessitating a delay to ensure a uniform gaming experience across all platforms.

To make up for the wait, all console players will receive rewards upon the game's launch, 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)