FragPunk for PS5, Xbox Series delayed to unannounced date

Bad Guitar Studio has delayed the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions of free-to-play five-versus-five first-person hero shooter FragPunk from its previously planned March 6 release date to an unannounced date. The PC version will launch via Steam on March 6 as planned.

Get the full message from the development team below.

Dear Lancers,

First and foremost, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your patience and unwavering support of FragPunk. Since the announcement of the game, your excitement has been truly inspiring, and we know how much you’ve been looking forward to launching into battle on both Xbox and PlayStation.

However, we want to be fully transparent with you: during the console compliance testing process, we encountered unexpected technical challenges in optimization and adaptation. Rather than rushing the console release and providing a potentially poor user experience, we have made the difficult decision to delay the launch of the console versions to ensure that players receive a comparable experience to those on PC.

We understand that delays are frustrating, and we sincerely apologize for the wait. As a gesture of appreciation, we have prepared compensation for both Xbox and PlayStation players, especially those who supported us through pre-orders.

Compensation for Console Players on Both Xbox & PlayStation

• For All Console Players – We will provide all rewards gained via engagement, beginning from the start of Season 1 until the console version goes live (including in-game currencies, cosmetics, experience, and more). More detailed information will be shared in future announcements.
• For Pre-Order Players – In accordance with platform policies, pre-orders on Xbox and PlayStation will be canceled, and the respective platforms will automatically initiate the refund process. We will also provide in-game currency worth $10 to these players when the console versions officially launch.
  Meanwhile, don’t worry about missing out on the pre-order bonuses. While we aren’t planning on issuing a new pre-order before release, the bundle will be available in a time-limited way after the console versions are released.

Our Commitment

This delay was not an easy decision, but we are committed to delivering the best possible experience for our players, and this additional time will allow us to fully optimize and polish the console versions for launch.

We know this isn’t the news you were hoping for, and we deeply appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued excitement for the game. Our team is working closely with both the Xbox and PlayStation teams to get FragPunk into your hands as soon as possible, and we will keep you updated every step of the way.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us-we can’t wait to welcome you to the battlefield soon!

—The FragPunk Team