Shrapnel Early Access launches March 12

This marks a new beginning for Shrapnel: new content released weekly, feedback gathered weekly, and gameplay refined in real time based on how it performs in your hands.

This is Early Access. And we’re building it with you. Week 1: Deploy to Tokyo

Map

Tokyo (Dusk)

Mode

Stockpile — 4v4 objective-based combat

Collect and deposit 300 grav-kilos of Sigma to your Grav-Sync before the opposing team. Complete the contract.

Operators (Week 1)

Two playable Operators at launch:

SWAN

A precision operative shaped by post-Soviet deniable security programs. Built for close engagements and rapid elimination.

Sigma Ability: SKIPSPACE Chain short-range dashes (3 charges, scaling to 5 during match). Collisions deal damage and apply force. Steam post image

INDEX

A frontline endurance specialist in the Sacrifice Zone. Anchors fights and creates space through survivability.

Sigma Ability: Kinetic Pulse Release a blast of energy that pushes enemies back — or launch yourself into position. Steam post image

Both launch as Rank 1 Operators with a Level 20 cap. Level up through match XP.

Our goal: scale to 5 playable Operators within the first month of Early Access.

Weapons & Loadouts

Available at launch:

• MR84 SPECIAL (Assault Rifle)

• TYPE 50 (SMG)

• CSG5 DOORBREAKER (Shotgun)

• TYPE 42 (Revolver)

• HGS1 LEO (Handgun)

• Frag Grenade

Operators support customizable loadouts, allowing weapon swaps on respawn.

Own weapon skins? Equip and flex in Early Access.

Zone Skins (a weapon skin type) grant XP bonuses during Early Access.

Core Systems

• Skill-Based Matchmaking (hidden performance-based ranking)

• Operator Leveling

How Early Access Works

Every week:

• New gameplay content drops on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM PST. (The game will be offline for approximately one hour during updates.)

• Designated play with the Devs events (Wednesdays 1 PM PST & Fridays 11 AM PST)

• Structured feedback collection via email survey and Discord #feedback channel

• Iteration based on community response

Our Roadmap will update regularly to reflect player priorities.

Early Access is still early. We need your time, your skill, and your feedback to shape what Shrapnel becomes.

If you encounter bugs or technical issues, live support will be available in our Discord, where our community team will be ready to help.

Early Access Rewards

Participating in Early Access unlocks exclusive cosmetics, XP boosts, and Harbor-based recognition for dedicated supporters.

Join Shrapnel's Community Hub . More details soon. Steam post imageSteam post imageSteam post image

March 12 — 11:00 AM PST

✔ Wishlist on Steam ✔ Join our Discord ✔ Be ready to deploy

Servers go live at 11:00 AM PST.

Contracts activate. See you in the Zone.

— The Shrapnel Team