Shrapnel is a 4v4 objective FPS. Operators clash in a storm-ravaged impact zone to control Sigma—a volatile resource capable of reshaping humanity’s future.
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The year is 2043. Five years ago, asteroid Sigma-38 collided with the Moon, carving a 500km-wide band of devastation across Earth. This is the Sacrifice Zone, where lunar meteorites still rain down, bringing fresh deposits of Sigma—a volatile element with world-altering potential.
The Valdacha Corporation walled off the sector to halt the initial looting chaos and has now authorized the first sanctioned Sigma Recovery Operation.
Your mission: Deploy in a 4-person squad, secure the Sigma, and get out. But you aren't the only squad looking for a payout. The competition is armed, the environment is hostile, and the true power of Sigma remains unknown.
A 4v4 objective-based FPS built around strategy, coordination, and risk management. In the flagship mode, Stockpile, your squad must secure and deposit 300 grav-kilos of Sigma before the enemy.
Scavenge the Craters: Wait for lunar meteorites to impact the Zone. Rush the craters, secure the fresh Sigma, and transport it to your Grav-Sync. But watch your timing—get too close to an impact, and you're dead.
Raid the Rival: Feeling aggressive? Assault the enemy base, steal Sigma directly from their Grav-Sync, and run it back to yours.
Sigma isn't just the score—it's the source of your power.
Dynamic Progression: Depositing Sigma empowers your Operator's abilities during the match. The more your team secures, the stronger you become.
The Blackout Risk: If the enemy steals your stockpile and it hits zero, your abilities deactivate immediately. Recover Sigma to bring your systems back online.
Marked For Death: Carry too much Sigma and you're marked on the enemy's map with glowing footprints trailing behind you. Bank often to stay hidden, or go for the big score and become everyone's priority target?
Choose and evolve your Operator to fit your playstyle or your squad's needs.
Operator Progression: Unlock Operator perks that reflect your growing mastery and reinforce specific roles—mobility, recon, defense, or disruption.
Evolving Abilities: Deploy unique Sigma skills that upgrade in real-time as your squad secures deposits during a match.
Flexible Roles: Adapt to the team composition - switch Operators during respawns to counter enemy tactics.
Customize your Operator: Every match earns experience for your Operator, unlocking permanent access to powerful Traits and specialized Perks.
Fine-Tune Your Stats with Traits: Build your core capabilities by selecting Traits that permanently boost Health, Movement Speed, Stamina, or Jump Height.
Forge a Unique Playstyle with Perks: Choose from random Perk draws to gain game-changing bonuses, such as faster reloads while carrying Sigma or increased damage when raiding enemy grav-syncs.
Shifting Objectives: Grav-Sync deposit points relocate throughout the match, forcing constant adaptation in routing and defense.
Unlimited Respawns: The fight doesn't end until the contract is filled. Respawn on a short timer and swap Operators mid-match to counter enemy tactics.
Unpredictable Storms: Meteor strikes deposit fresh Sigma at random locations, creating high-intensity hotspots.
✓ Objective-Driven Intensity – Kills help, but securing Sigma wins. Routing, timing, and positioning determine victory.
✓ Emergent Combat – Rotating spawns, shifting objectives, and unpredictable storms reshape each match in real time.
✓ Strategic Depth – A near-future arsenal where gun skill meets strategic coordination.
Early Access Launching March 12, 2026: Wishlist now to join the first wave of Operators.
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Languages: English**languages with full audio support
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No players. is it dead? What this needs, is bots. Not these comment bots, in game bots, If it at least had bot lobbies available so you could check out the game itself, it may entice more people to play, but right now, its not even getting enough players for a single game, its failing at the first hurdle.
You cant load into a game, waited for like 20 mins
no one playing in this game. i cant even find a match
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Dead on early access is a new one. Apparently after 2 months the game is already a ghost town and nobody's playing. +20 min waiting to play and getting "matchmaking timeout". Save yourself the time and trouble.
First off, I’ve been playing since the absolute earliest builds (STX1, etc.). The initial version of Shrapnel had a completely different vibe, which feels worlds apart from the current mode. Back then, it was a pure extraction shooter that heavily rewarded a slower, more campy playstyle. Average and lower-skill players relied way too much on "ratting," which really killed the overall pacing. Honestly, that constant, total rat behavior could be incredibly frustrating. On average, matches dragged on, being much more passive and sluggish compared to what we have now. The game just handed too many advantages to passive tactics. Even so, it was interesting, and I actually dug it-mostly because of the thrill of looting (sometimes pulling out really rare weapon skins) and the ability to build up your inventory after a successful extraction. Now, looking at the current build: the extraction vibe is gone. At first, I didn't like losing that extraction element and the atmosphere I’d grown used to in the first version. But looking past that, the game has become way more dynamic and competitive; it actually rewards active play and opens up a ton of tactical options for it. If you set aside the missing extraction loop, the game has improved across the board. The sheer variety in combat, strategy, and tactics leaves a really good impression. Matches are faster, punchier, and highly competitive. I really like the core Operator abilities-they have a massive impact on how you approach gunfights and how you sync up with your team. Bottom line: the current build is aggressive, high-energy, fast-paced, and team-focused. I honestly think this direction has a much better shot at going mainstream and making Shrapnel successful compared to the early extraction concept. The extraction version just falls short in too many areas, so it should probably take a back seat. The biggest issues with the current version: Bugs: There are still some annoying bugs, like the UI occasionally highlighting an enemy as a teammate. Horribly low player count: Finding a match is a total lottery right now. Lack of in-game content: No tournaments, challenges, or competitive events. Battle passes and other features were promised but are still missing, which obviously feeds directly into the low player count issue. All in all, it feels like an incredibly sharp, modern competitive FPS.
nobody plays the game, no match found in hours of waiting....
Downloaded this game to play something new with some friends. Here is our experience. download game. create account. one friend doesn't receive email code and cant join. Cant invite remaining friend. Uninstall.
Although the game is currently in early access, the developers appear to be working very hard—news posts in the community group are appearing more frequently than in many free-to-play games
10 минут ждал запуска игры... полез в комменты почитать почему не запускается, может у кого также... Оказывается пока игра как бы в тесте, играть можно среду и пятницу и то с разрабами... Первый раз вижу такую игру по расписанию. Изменится расписание доступа к игре, тогда изменю отзыв. Большой плюс увидел в том что сам разраб отвечает на комментарии.
If we break down SHRAPNEL into its constituent parts, we get the following: What worked: 1. Fast-paced matches without long lulls; 2. Risk mechanics through the Sigma system; 3. A clear entry point into the game. What didn’t work: 1. Limited variety of gameplay situations; 2. The feeling that the game is in an early stage of development 3. Lack of long-term motivation. And here’s the paradox: the game is fun to play, but it’s hard to come back to it. The game isn’t disappointing—it just reveals itself completely very quickly. Nevertheless, it has that very “core” that can be developed into something greater. If the developers add content and variety, it could become a notable player in this genre. For now, it’s a confident but roughThis game is designed in the famous pixel art. From a simple knight with a rusty sword in the course of the story we become a ruthless monster slayer. Calm gameplay will help you relax with a mug of hot tea after the working day
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