Shard Clash
FragPunk introduces a game mode called Shard Clash that combines elements of classic Bomb/Defusal game modes with a unique twist. In this mode, one team must plant a bomb in one of two sites while the other team tries to prevent it from detonating. What sets Shard Clash apart is the use of Shard Cards, which provide special gameplay advantages to the team using them. These cards offer effects like making enemy heads larger, preventing the bomb planter from dying while planting, revealing enemy positions after a kill, and more. These dynamic cards add a new layer of strategy to each round, making combat more engaging and fun.
Capture the Core
Another exciting game mode in FragPunk is Capture the Core, which puts a spin on traditional Capture the Flag modes. In this mode, both teams have cores in each other’s bases that they can secure by either attacking the base or finding scattered cores throughout the map. Shard Cards can also be used in this mode to shake up the gameplay rules. The objective is to capture 25 cores or have the highest core count when the timer runs out to emerge victorious.
Duel Mode
FragPunk offers a unique Duel Mode where two teams of 5 players engage in sequential 1v1 duels. Players can choose their positions in the duels, determining the order of combat. The winner of each duel continues to face the next opponent, with permanent damage giving the next opponent an edge. Unlike other modes, Shard Cards are not utilized in Duel Mode, but players can still use their Lancer abilities. The team with the most surviving players at the end of the match claims victory. Overtime occurs if both players survive a round, offering strategic advantages based on health levels.
Team Deathmatch
For those who prefer a classic approach, FragPunk features a familiar Team Deathmatch mode with no unique gimmicks or objectives. Players rely solely on their gun and Lancer abilities without the use of Shard Cards. The goal is simple: be the first team to reach 100 kills or have the most kills when the match concludes to win the game.