FragPunk April 2nd Patch Notes: Key Gameplay Tweaks and Balance Updates
FragPunk's April 2 update improves FrogPunk Mode, adjusts Shard Cards, and enhances gameplay balance.
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FragPunk has introduced a hotfix update on April 2, ensuring a seamless gaming experience for players. The developers have assured that ongoing gameplay will not be affected, though minor matchmaking issues may arise temporarily. Any such disruptions will be promptly addressed.
FrogPunk Mode Enhancements
The latest update brings notable modifications to FrogPunk Mode, particularly aimed at refining player control and responsiveness. Frog’s Booster ability now has a much shorter cooldown reduced from 10 seconds to just 5 so you can use it more often. The cooldown for Frog’s primary attack has also been cut from 1 second to 0.6 seconds, making combat faster and more efficient. Plus, developers have improved mid-air movement for a smoother experience and tweaked some map boundaries to keep gameplay balanced.
Shard Card Adjustments in Ranked Mode
Several changes have been made to Shard Cards within Ranked Shard Clash modes, with some being removed entirely and others undergoing point modifications:
- Removed Shard Cards: Weapon or Life, Reaper's Scythe, Let Them Hear You, Itchy Triggers.
Increased Shard Point Requirements:
- Lucky Bullets: Now requires 5 points (previously 4), with an expanded spread range for extra bullets.
- Homing Projectiles: Increased from 3 points to 4.
- Swift Resolution: Increased from 3 points to 4.
- Life Saver: Increased from 4 points to 5.
[FragPunk April 2nd Patch Notes]
— FragPunk (@PlayFragPunk) April 2, 2025
Lancers, a hotfix update is rolling out on April 2nd with no server downtime.
FrogPunk Mode Adjustments:
-Frog's Booster cooldown: 10s → 5s
-Frog’s left-click fire cooldown: 1s → 0.6s
-Improved mid-air Frog controls
-Adjusted map boundaries… pic.twitter.com/vJps1qO9KL
Reduced Shard Point Requirements:
- Feinting Flash: Lowered from 3 points to 2.
- Backup Weapon: Reduced from 5 points to 3.
- Peace Treaty: Decreased from 3 points to 2.
- Equipment Supply: Lowered from 5 points to 4.
- Free For All: Reduced from 4 points to 3.
- Lingering Smoke: Decreased from 3 points to 2.
- Spreading Smoke: Lowered from 3 points to 2.
- Hidden Cameras: Reduced from 3 points to 2.
- Airborne Justice: Lowered from 4 points to 3.
- Whetstone: Decreased from 4 points to 3.
- Return to Sender: Decreased from 5 points to 4.
These changes are designed to improve the competitive balance in Ranked Shard Clash modes, making the experience more balanced and enjoyable for players.
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Ongoing Optimization and Player Experience Emphasis
FragPunk's development team continues to work and improve the game through ongoing updates and changes based on player input. Yet another hotfix to build upon is an ongoing step in the direction of presenting an optimized and well-balanced game world.
