Fragpunk Closed Beta: Registration Information, Release Date, and More Details

Fragpunk is an exciting 5v5 hero shooter and one of the most anticipated Xbox games currently. The game successfully held a Closed Alpha Test in June, and a Closed Beta is on the way.

Following the success of the Alpha phase, developers are eager to provide players with another opportunity to experience Fragpunk, this time with enhanced features. A Closed Beta test was officially announced during the Xbox showcase at the Tokyo Game Show 2024 on September 26.

Fragpunk Closed Beta Release Date

The Fragpunk Closed Beta test is set to launch on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

This Beta will remain accessible until Monday, October 21, 2024, in North America, Europe, LATAM, and Asia (Japan/Korea).

The start and end times across all regions are as follows:

Region	Start Time	End Time
UTC	Thursday, October 10, 2024 22:00	Monday, October 21, 2024 23:59
US West (UTC-8)	Thursday, October 10, 2024 14:00	Monday, October 21, 2024 15:59
Western Europe (UTC+2)	Friday, October 11, 2024 00:00	Tuesday, October 22, 2024 01:59
WIDE (UTC-5)	Thursday, October 10, 2024 17:00	Monday, October 21, 2024 18:59
Japan/Korea (UTC+9)	Friday, October 11, 2024 07:00	Tuesday, October 22, 2024 08:59

A screenshot from the game Fragpunk — Bad Guitar

Get ready for the Fragpunk Closed Beta available in October 2024.

How to Register

The Fragpunk Closed Beta will be available on both Steam and Xbox platforms. Here’s how you can register:

Steam
- Visit the Steam page for Fragpunk.
- Click on Request Access under the Join Fragpunk Playtest.
Other Methods
- Gain access to the playtest through social media campaigns on Discord and Twitter.

Once selected, you’ll receive a confirmation email notifying you through Steam or Xbox, depending on your chosen platform.

Playable Characters, Maps, and Game Modes

A screenshot of Nitro from Fragpunk — Bad Guitar

Nitro is one of the playable characters in Fragpunk’s Closed Beta.

This Closed Beta will introduce several new characters, maps, and game modes. Here’s what players can anticipate:

Maps

5 new maps will be added, bringing the total to 9.
3 new maps will be introduced for Shardclash (now 6 in total).
2 new maps will join Team Deathmatch (totaling 3).

Characters

Newly added characters include Spider and Sonar.
The existing roster features Broker, Nitro, Hollowpoint, Jaguar, Pathogen, Zephyr, Corona, Serket, Kismet, and Axon.
Up to 12 playable characters will be available overall.

Game Modes

Three new game modes will be introduced: Ranked Shard Clash, New Team Deathmatch, Capture the Core.
This brings the total number of game modes to 6.

PC System Requirements

Here are the minimum and recommended PC requirements for the Fragpunk Closed Beta:

Minimum Requirements

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64-bit or newer
Processor: Intel i7 8th or AMD Zen2
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 35 GB available space
Additional Notes: SSD required; this configuration is advised for current testing.

Recommended Requirements

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel i7 10th or AMD Zen3
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 35 GB available space
Additional Notes: SSD required; this configuration is recommended for current testing.

This covers everything you need to know about the Fragpunk Closed Beta Test. For more updates on the game, stay tuned as we will provide all the necessary information.

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