Bad Guitar Studio has shed light on how FragPunk’s Farlands mode keeps delivery runs changing. In a November 9 article on Xbox Wire, designer Kun describes five-day server cycles, returning enemies and weather that complicates journeys through territory shared with other players. [1]
Farlands entered early access on November 5. Players who plan to spend hours building up their gear should also read the studio’s earlier update notice: progress accumulated during this test will be wiped when the test ends. The notice does not say when that will happen. [2]
The road changes between deliveries
Kun says players can revisit the same server as its clock advances. Fighting affects faction levels and the strength and distribution of hostile forces. Enemies can retake cleared outposts with greater strength and better resources to collect. Heat, cold and rain also affect health depletion and cargo transport. [1]
Other couriers add uncertainty. Global voice chat and emotes allow temporary cooperation, including cargo escorts, but those arrangements can end in betrayal. The developer recommends upgrading equipment at Hub NPCs and finding vehicle blueprints while scavenging. [1]
The test wipe covers more than character levels
The November 4 update notice lists character levels, mission progress, warehouse and base resources, vehicle progression and equipment progression among the data that will not carry into future versions. Players should treat their accumulated supplies as part of this test when deciding how much time to invest. [2]
The studio also says more playable characters and weapon blueprints will arrive as development continues, without specifying dates. Its notice does not tie the end-of-test wipe to the five-day server cycle described on Xbox Wire. These are not necessarily the same reset. [1, 2]
An early access pass introduced with the test includes materials and supply chests among its rewards. The notice’s wipe warning applies broadly covers progress accumulated during testing. [2]
Shard Clash remains part of the game
The official Xbox listing presents Farlands alongside Shard Clash, FragPunk’s five-versus-five mode built around cards that change combat rules. It describes tactical matches in Shard Clash and delivery trips that feed equipment and base development in Farlands. [3]
Returning Lancers have abilities adapted for Farlands, and the listing introduces a character called Courier. Successful deliveries bring resources back for weapon and armor upgrades, base modules and vehicles suited to different terrain. The cargo collected on one trip therefore helps prepare the next outing. [3]
Console players can check the Xbox listing, which names Series X and Series S, alongside PC, as supported platforms. It also includes cross-platform multiplayer and Xbox Play Anywhere. [3]
Sources
[1] Bad Guitar Studio developer breakdown on Xbox Wire
[2] FragPunk November 5 update notice and early access wipe rules
[3] Official FragPunk Xbox product description and platforms
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