Revolutionizing Gaming: SHRAPNEL's Blockchain-Powered Vision

Shrapnel has released its second free cosmetic skin for early access players. The **CSG5 Zone Skin** from Gala Games is now claimable on the Shrapnel marketplace. This follows last week's MR84 Zone Skin launch edition release. Both skins are available at no cost to celebrate the game's early access period. **What's Available:** - CSG5 Zone Skin (Week 2 Early Access Edition) - MR84 Zone Skin (Launch Edition) Players can claim their free skins directly through the [Shrapnel marketplace](https://go.shrapnel.com/41187RP). Shrapnel is a blockchain-based extraction shooter that offers players true ownership of in-game assets through NFTs on Ethereum, Polygon, and Avalanche networks.

**Week 2 of the Sacrifice Zone is now active** in Shrapnel's Early Access. **New additions include:** - Two new Operators: STONEWALL and PHANTOM - Two new Abilities: Shockwave and Blockade Players can deploy into the updated Zone and join developers for gameplay sessions in Discord at 1pm PT. **Deploy now:** [https://go.shrapnel.com/4bmAi2m](https://go.shrapnel.com/4bmAi2m) **Join Discord:** [http://discord.gg/shrapnel](http://discord.gg/shrapnel)

**Shrapnel is rolling out its second week of Early Access updates.** The extraction FPS game is temporarily offline for redeployment as developers implement new features and improvements for Week 2 of Early Access. **Recent Progress Includes:** - Working matchmaking system - New character movement animations - Updated trailer in production - Staking smart contracts and UI development - Positions smart contracts and UI implementation The game combines blockchain ownership with community-driven development tools, allowing players to create, trade, and earn while playing in a post-apocalyptic setting where a 2038 asteroid collision created Earth's Sacrifice Zone.

**Week 2 Early Access Update** Shrapnel introduces two new operators and abilities: - **STONEWALL** with Shockwave ability - **PHANTOM** with Blockade ability Both operators deploy into the Zone on March 18th. **Developer Playtest** Join the development team for a live session: - **When:** 1pm PT / 4pm ET - **Where:** [Shrapnel Discord](http://discord.gg/shrapnel) This follows Week 1's early access launch and precedes Week 3's planned additions of the Mother operator, Overdrive ability, new weapons (DMR, LMG), and Sigma Grenade.

**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.