China Approves First Licensed Web3 Game - Shrapnel FAQ Released

**Week 4 Update Postponed** Shrapnel's Week 4 Update and Free Battlepass release has been pushed back from its original schedule. The team will announce the exact drop date and time later this week. **Key Changes:** - Free Battlepass coming soon (date TBA) - Play with Devs event moved to **Friday, 11am PT (6pm UTC)** This follows Week 2's addition of two new Operators - STONEWALL with Shockwave ability and PHANTOM with Blockade ability. Stay tuned to official channels for the confirmed release timing.

The **M7 Longshot DMR** is now available in Shrapnel, the blockchain-powered extraction FPS. This precision weapon is designed for players who control sightlines and prefer long-range engagements. The DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle) allows operators to eliminate targets before they can react. **Key Features:** - Built for controlling sightlines and long-range combat - Available immediately for all players - Part of Shrapnel's expanding arsenal Shrapnel combines traditional FPS gameplay with blockchain technology, offering true ownership of in-game assets through NFTs on Ethereum, Polygon, and Avalanche. [Get the M7 Longshot DMR](https://go.shrapnel.com/4bmAi2m)

**Shrapnel** has officially launched **team matchmaking**, allowing players to squad up with friends for the first time. **Dev Challenge Event** - Players can compete against the development team - Wednesday, 1pm PT / 8pm UTC - Winning teams earn $10 Steam gift cards for all members - Matches take place in the Sacrifice Zone This marks a significant milestone for the extraction FPS, expanding from solo play to coordinated team-based gameplay. The blockchain-powered shooter continues building its community-driven platform. [Join the Discord](http://discord.gg/shrapnel)

**Team matchmaking is now live** in Shrapnel's Week 3 Early Access, allowing players to squad up with friends and drop into the Zone together. **New Week 3 additions include:** - Team matchmaking system (community-requested feature) - Ping communication system - New Operator: Mother - New Weapon: M7 Longshot DMR - New Throwable: Disruptor Grenade The extraction FPS continues its phased rollout on Steam, with each week bringing new operators, weapons, and gameplay features. Week 2 introduced Stonewall and Phantom operators, while Week 4 will launch the first Operator Battlepass with progression resets and reward distribution. [Play free on Steam](https://go.shrapnel.com/4bmAi2m)

**Shrapnel is hosting a special playtest event on February 25th** in collaboration with Gala and $FIGHT, running from 3-9 p.m. PST. **Key Details:** - Limited edition Type 38 Revolver being produced by Astral for the occasion - FIGHT Ambassador "Blackout Edition" Type 42 Revolver Zone Skin available for claim - Championship-grade weapon skin designed for Title Fights - Claiming the skin grants access to the upcoming playtest **How to Participate:** Interested operators should join the Shrapnel Discord for participation details and monitor official social channels for updates. The event brings together Shrapnel's extraction FPS gameplay with FIGHT's combat sports theme, offering players exclusive in-game items tied to the collaboration.