Shrapnel Announces Holiday Event with Major Updates

**Team matchmaking is now live** in Shrapnel's Week 3 Early Access, responding directly to player requests. **New additions to the Zone:** - Team matchmaking system - Ping communication tools - New Operator: Mother - M7 Longshot DMR weapon - Disruptor Grenade throwable Players can now squad up with friends and drop into the extraction shooter together. The game remains free to play on Steam. Shrapnel is building its blockchain-powered FPS with community feedback at the center of development. The extraction shooter is set in 2038 after a lunar collision event created the Sacrifice Zone. [Join 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.

**Shrapnel** has announced the launch of their **monthly developer update series**, marking a new commitment to regular community communication. The extraction FPS game, built on blockchain technology, continues to develop its community-driven platform where players can: - **Create and own** in-game assets through NFTs - **Build custom content** using integrated creation tools - **Earn real money** through gameplay and trading Set in a post-apocalyptic 2038 where asteroid impact created the "Sacrifice Zone," Shrapnel combines traditional FPS gameplay with Web3 ownership mechanics. The monthly updates will likely cover development progress, new features, and community initiatives as the game prepares for broader release. *Stay tuned for regular insights into Shrapnel's evolving ecosystem.*

Shrapnel announces a new partnership with GGI (powered by MIXMARVEL and Yeeha Games) to advance FPS gaming in the Web3 space. This follows their earlier collaboration with BGame Alliance in December 2024. The partnership aims to: - Enhance FPS gaming experiences in Web3 - Leverage blockchain technology for gaming - Combine expertise from multiple gaming platforms This strategic alliance marks another step in Shrapnel's expansion of their blockchain-based FPS ecosystem, which features player-owned assets and community-driven development.

Former Halo developers' extraction FPS game Shrapnel becomes China's first officially licensed Web3 game, marking a significant milestone for blockchain gaming adoption. The game, built on a real-world asset (RWA) blockchain, features: - Player-owned assets across Ethereum, Polygon, and Avalanche networks - Community-driven development tools - Set in 2038 post-lunar impact scenario - True ownership mechanics for in-game items The development team has released an FAQ addressing key questions about their Chinese partnership and implementation on the Trusted Copyright Chain. [Read full FAQ](medium.com/@playSHRAPNEL/lau)