FragPunk: Latest Updates and News

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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 initially hit the PC via Steam on March 6. Although the console versions were originally planned for the same day, they faced a delay due to last-minute optimization needs. The upcoming release promises to include 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 released a significant balance update without any server downtime. This update enhances the overall movement speed and refines footstep audio effects, improving the gameplay experience. It also includes weapon and Lancer ability balancing, removes the “Hide your name” option to bolster anti-cheat measures, and fixes various gameplay and UI issues.

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

March 5

⚫︎ Bad Guitar, the developer behind FragPunk, has announced a delay in the game's console release. This decision came after encountering "unexpected technical challenges in optimization and adaptation" during compliance testing for the Xbox and PlayStation versions. To ensure a smooth and consistent experience across all platforms, the team has decided to postpone the launch.

As a gesture of goodwill, 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)