FragPunk

FragPunk is an online multiplayer tactical hero shooter game featuring 2 teams of five players using characters with distinctive abilities, called "Lancers". Two opposing teams, defenders and attackers compete in the main game mode "Shard Clash" to plant or defuse the Converter at a target site. During the preparation phase of each round, players can contribute shard points to purchase Shard Cards. Each team is given a selection of 3 cards randomly chosen from the unlocked cards of all teammates.

Every Shard Card has a total cost that must be reached by the total contributions of a team for it to take effect that round. Each card has an effect that remains active for the round. FragPunk had 169 cards on its release. Most of the cards need to be unlocked during gameplay process and level-up.

FragPunk was developed by Bad Guitar Studio. The game was created with "punk" style to emphasize character designs.

A closed alpha was run from June 28 to July 2024, and a closed beta was run later in the year from October 10 to 21. The game was then released worldwide on March 6, 2025, for Windows on Steam and Epic Games Store. Versions for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles were also expected to be released the same day, but were delayed to a later date shortly before release due to "unexpected technical challenges in optimization and adaptation." The delay was initially reported to be until March 7, but Bad Guitar stated its goal was to have the game ready for a console release "within the next two months". Once the game releases onto console platforms, it is set to be cross-play.

The game received "generally favorable" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic. OpenCritic determined that 56% of critics recommended it.

Lauren Bergin of PCGamesN noted that players were critical of the game's in-game transaction system, writing that "its nine different currencies and costly microtransactions have left players frustrated", citing negative Steam reviews, as well as the game's "mixed" 67% rating at launch. A sentiment that was shared by Justin Koreis of IGN. PC Gamer's writer Echo Apsey agreed too, but praised the game for being "one of the most creative and refreshing competitive shooters in years". Regarding the gameplay, Bergin opined, "what I loved about FragPunk was the fast-paced, Valorant-esque action.