Marvels Rivals writer NetEase has introduced a last-minute console delay for its new hero shooter FragPunk.
Whereas the sport will nonetheless be launched for PC on March 6, the PS5 and Xbox Sequence X/S variations have been indefinitely delayed.
Introduced on the Xbox Video games Showcase final summer time, FragPunk is a colourful 5v5 shooter with powerup playing cards that change the principles of every spherical. It’s in improvement at NetEase owned Dangerous Guitar Studio.
Asserting the delay on X, the FragPunk crew stated it had encountered “surprising technical challenges in optimization and adaptation” throughout the console compliance testing course of.
“Quite than dashing the console launch and offering a probably poor consumer expertise, now we have made the tough choice to delay the launch of the console variations to make sure that gamers obtain a comparable expertise to these on PC,” it defined.
“We perceive that delays are irritating, and we sincerely apologize for the wait. As a gesture of appreciation, now we have ready compensation for each Xbox and PlayStation gamers, particularly those that supported us by pre-orders.”
PS5 and Xbox Sequence X/S gamers will obtain all rewards earned by participant engagement from the beginning of Season 1 till the console model launches, together with in-game currencies, cosmetics and expertise.
Prospects who pre-ordered the sport on console may even obtain in-game foreign money price $10 when the sport is launched for PS5 and Xbox Sequence X/S.
Nonetheless, earlier than then, pre-orders on Xbox and PlayStation shall be canceled, and the refund course of shall be mechanically initiated by the platform holders.
Dangerous Guitar Studio stated pre-order bonuses may even be made accessible in a time-limited method as soon as the console variations can be found.
“This delay was not a straightforward choice, however we’re dedicated to delivering the very best expertise for our gamers, and this extra time will permit us to totally optimize and polish the console variations for launch,” it added.
“We all know this isn’t the information you have been hoping for, and we deeply recognize your endurance, understanding, and continued pleasure for the sport. Our crew is working carefully with each the Xbox and PlayStation groups to get FragPunk into your palms as quickly as attainable, and we are going to hold you up to date each step of the way in which.”
