Ahead of its upcoming STX3 playtest, PC first-person extraction shooter Shrapnel has unveiled numerous new gameplay features.

Spanning across three days, the STX3 playtest will start 23rd May and end on 26th. For the first time the event will run continuously for the entire 72-hour event.

One of the most anticipated features being introduced is the ability to craft weapon skins. Players can collect different fragments which can be combined to create a skin, using three unique fragments of the same rarity. These fragments can be obtained through gameplay and are then tradable on the in-game marketplace. 

Moreover, the 1 million SHRAP prize pool will be distributed based on missions instead of ranking on the leaderboard. Completed in-game missions such as reaching a certain number of kills, extracting fragments, and crafting, will be rewarded with SHRAP and weapons skins.

In related news, Shrapnel-developer Neon Machine recently announced it’s integrated a new feature that enables players to get SHRAP tokens directly via its website using credit/debit cards instead of purchasing through an exchange.

In conjunction with the playtest, a new rewards system called Enlistment, will also be introduced. Enlistment allows players to earn off-chain METAL points, which will provide future in-game utility, for locking SHRAP tokens to Shrapnel’s subnet. Despite being locked, SHRAP can still be used in-game to buy and craft skins or other items through the in-game marketplace. 

Neon Machine CEO Mark Long commented, “The ability to craft unique skins and the introduction of Enlistment, our innovative SHRAP staking system, offer exciting new ways for players to personalize their experience and be rewarded for their investment in the Shrapnel ecosystem. We are committed to creating a truly immersive and engaging Web3 world for our players, and STX3 is another step forward in achieving that vision.” 

Discover more about Sharpnel and how the game is coming along in our recent interview with Neon Machine head of studio Don Norbury.

Stay up-to-date on Shrapnel via its website and X account.

Players of PC first-person extraction shooter Shrapnel from Neon Machine can now purchase its SHRAP tokens via credit or debit card payments.

Ahead of the third round of Shrapnel’s playtests, STX3, which runs 16th-18th May, Neon Machine has integrated a new feature that enables players to get SHRAP tokens directly instead of purchasing through an exchange. With the integration of appchain wallet Halliday, players can now convert fiat currency into SHRAP using Moonpay or Stripe, allowing for a smoother gaming experience for players.

Neon Machine CEO Mark Long commented, “This is a huge milestone for us. Halliday removes a major web3 point of friction, allowing players to use their credit card like any other free-to-play game. It will be easier than ever for our community to engage with Shrapnel’s creator ecosystem – and truly own their assets and creations.” 

While SHRAP can currently be used by players to buy in-game cosmetics, which can be used in Shrapnel’s early playtests, in the future SHRAP will facilitate trading of both in-game items and user-generated content.

More generally, Shrapnel has been hailed one of the most prominent blockchain games currently in development, particularly among the titles building on Avalanche, as Ava Labs head of gaming Ed Chang commented, “Shrapnel represents the maturation of quality in web3 gaming.”

Shrapnel’s STX playtests are gradually rolled out via Epic Games Store, with the next three-day STX3 demo running 16th-18th May for anyone who has bought the early access pack. SHRAP tokens can now be purchased via the game’s website.