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Content notice: This game contains: - Depictions of combat with firearms and explosives - Depictions of injury and blood during combat encounters - Blood effects during combat The game does not include sexual content, nudity, or violence against minors.
Mostly Positive — 72% positive (727 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Shrapnel is a 4v4 objective FPS. Operators clash in a storm-ravaged impact zone to control Sigma—a volatile resource capable of reshaping humanity’s future.
Action, Adventure, Free To Play, Early Access · 2026 · More free games
Join the battle as operators fight for control of Sigma in SHRAPNEL’s intense 4v4 objective shooter. Storms rage through the impact zone, shaping both the environment and your strategy.
About this game
Enter the Sacrifice Zone
The year is 2043. Five years ago, asteroid Sigma-38 collided with the Moon, carving a 500km-wide band of devastation across Earth. This is the Sacrifice Zone, where lunar meteorites still rain down, bringing fresh deposits of Sigma—a volatile element with world-altering potential.
The Valdacha Corporation walled off the sector to halt the initial looting chaos and has now authorized the first sanctioned Sigma Recovery Operation.
Your mission: Deploy in a 4-person squad, secure the Sigma, and get out. But you aren't the only squad looking for a payout. The competition is armed, the environment is hostile, and the true power of Sigma remains unknown.
Stockpile: a 4v4 objective-based FPS with Operator abilities
A 4v4 objective-based FPS built around strategy, coordination, and risk management. In the flagship mode, Stockpile, your squad must secure and deposit 300 grav-kilos of Sigma before the enemy.
Scavenge the Craters: Wait for lunar meteorites to impact the Zone. Rush the craters, secure the fresh Sigma, and transport it to your Grav-Sync. But watch your timing—get too close to an impact, and you're dead.
Raid the Rival: Feeling aggressive? Assault the enemy base, steal Sigma directly from their Grav-Sync, and run it back to yours.
The Power of Sigma
Sigma isn't just the score—it's the source of your power.
Dynamic Progression: Depositing Sigma empowers your Operator's abilities during the match. The more your team secures, the stronger you become.
The Blackout Risk: If the enemy steals your stockpile and it hits zero, your abilities deactivate immediately. Recover Sigma to bring your systems back online.
Marked For Death: Carry too much Sigma and you're marked on the enemy's map with glowing footprints trailing behind you. Bank often to stay hidden, or go for the big score and become everyone's priority target?
Pick Your Operator
Choose and evolve your Operator to fit your playstyle or your squad's needs.
Operator Progression: Unlock Operator perks that reflect your growing mastery and reinforce specific roles—mobility, recon, defense, or disruption.
Evolving Abilities: Deploy unique Sigma skills that upgrade in real-time as your squad secures deposits during a match.
Flexible Roles: Adapt to the team composition - switch Operators during respawns to counter enemy tactics.
Master Your Operator: Perks and Traits Progression
Customize your Operator: Every match earns experience for your Operator, unlocking permanent access to powerful Traits and specialized Perks.
Fine-Tune Your Stats with Traits: Build your core capabilities by selecting Traits that permanently boost Health, Movement Speed, Stamina, or Jump Height.
Forge a Unique Playstyle with Perks: Choose from random Perk draws to gain game-changing bonuses, such as faster reloads while carrying Sigma or increased damage when raiding enemy grav-syncs.
Stay Sharp
Shifting Objectives: Grav-Sync deposit points relocate throughout the match, forcing constant adaptation in routing and defense.
Unlimited Respawns: The fight doesn't end until the contract is filled. Respawn on a short timer and swap Operators mid-match to counter enemy tactics.
Unpredictable Storms: Meteor strikes deposit fresh Sigma at random locations, creating high-intensity hotspots.
✓ Objective-Driven Intensity – Kills help, but securing Sigma wins. Routing, timing, and positioning determine victory.
✓ Emergent Combat – Rotating spawns, shifting objectives, and unpredictable storms reshape each match in real time.
✓ Strategic Depth – A near-future arsenal where gun skill meets strategic coordination.
Early Access Launching March 12, 2026: Wishlist now to join the first wave of Operators.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-9600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 25 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Early Access Week 4-5
Shrapnel Early Access – Week 4–5 Thank you to everyone who has continued to jump into Early Access each week. With a full Operator roster now in play and an expanding arsenal, we’re seeing more defined playstyles, stronger team coordination, and a clearer picture of how matches are evolving. We’re tuning based on your feedback and addressing issues as they surface. Before we jump in — a quick note. This update is arriving later than planned. We took additional time to address an issue where skins were not consistently displaying correctly in-game. Getting that right was important, especially as we begin introducing progression-based rewards. We have two focus areas for this update: The Battle Pass and Combat Improvements. Our goal remains the same: bring players closer to the heart of Shrapnel and the decisions that define every session. Battle Pass Integration This week, we’re introducing Battle Passes to Shrapnel. Operators now have another place to spend their hard-earned Grants — and to kick things off, we’re unlocking access to a free Battle Pass: Neon Dawn. This first pass is a look at how progression will evolve in Shrapnel. Players can unlock: • Weapon skins • Player profile backgrounds • Insignias • Higher-rank Operators • Munitions Caches • And more Over time, we’ll expand this system with both free and premium Battle Pass options. What Makes a Shrapnel Battle Pass Different Choose Your Path Each Battle Pass is made up of multiple pages, each containing several rewards. Players choose which items to unlock, progressing through the pass based on their priorities. No Expiration Once you own a Battle Pass, there is no time limit for completion. Passes will also remain available for purchase even after new ones are introduced. Full Trade All customization and gameplay items will be tradable peer-to-peer in the marketplace — including weapon skins, Operators, and more. While some items may not be tradable immediately, all are intended to become tradable over t...Read full article on Community Announcements (alex.akiyama)Patch NotesOfficial
April 9th Shrapnel Update
Added the first Free Battle Pass! Please see the release notes for full details and other fixes.Read full article on Community Announcements (mike.kerr)AnnouncementsOfficial
Play With The Devs
Operators,The Zone is evolving. This week, we're dropping the Free Battle Pass, everyone gets in on the rewards! And if you've been waiting to bring your crew into Shrapnel, the wait is over: team matchmaking is now live.Join us for Play With The Devs on Wednesday, April 8, at 1:00 PM PT and drop into live matches alongside the team building Shrapnel. Test the latest updates, run contracts with your squad, and deliver feedback directly where it counts.Collect. Deposit. Complete your contract.Event DetailsWhen: Wednesday, April 8Time: 1:00 PM –3:00 PM PT (Devs may stay longer if the zone stays hot.)Where: Discord & jump into queue right at 1:00 PM PT for the best chance to match with the team.Team Giveaway — $10 Steam Gift CardsYou and your whole squad could walk away with $10 Steam gift cards. Here's how to enter:Screenshot your team queued up in the lobby menuPost it on X with #PlayWithDevs and tag @playSHRAPNELTag everyone in your lobbyBonus entry for creative captions. Every player can submit their own entry.Rules:Minimum 2 players in a SquadPosts must go live between 8:00 – 10:00 PM UTC on April 3Two winning teams will be drawn after the event — everyone on a winning team winsJoin the Live StreamDrop into Discord to watch dev matches live, ask questions about the latest patch, and hear what's coming next.Discord:https://discord.gg/shrapnelRead full article on Community Announcements (alex.akiyama)AnnouncementsOfficial
Play With The Devs
Operators,The Zone is evolving. This week, we're dropping the Free Battle Pass, everyone gets in on the rewards! And if you've been waiting to bring your crew into Shrapnel, the wait is over: team matchmaking is now live.Join us for Play With The Devs on Friday, April 3, at 11:00 AM PT and drop into live matches alongside the team building Shrapnel. Test the latest updates, run contracts with your squad, and deliver feedback directly where it counts. Collect. Deposit. Complete your contract. Event DetailsWhen: Friday, April 3Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT (Devs may stay longer if the zone stays hot.)Where: Discord & jump into queue right at 11:00 AM PT for the best chance to match with the team.Team Giveaway — $10 Steam Gift CardsYou and your whole squad could walk away with $10 Steam gift cards. Here's how to enter:Screenshot your team queued up in the lobby menuPost it on X with #PlayWithDevs and tag @playSHRAPNELTag everyone in your lobbyBonus entry for creative captions. Every player can submit their own entry.Rules:Minimum 2 players in a SquadPosts must go live between 6:00 – 8:00 PM UTC on April 3Two winning teams will be drawn after the event — everyone on a winning team winsJoin the Live StreamDrop into Discord to watch dev matches live, ask questions about the latest patch, and hear what's coming next.Discord: https://discord.gg/shrapnelRead full article on Community Announcements (alex.akiyama)Patch NotesOfficial
Hotfix
Hotfix Updates to Phantom remove camera shake Weapon tuning on DMR Bug fixes to shader loading and performanceRead full article on Community Announcements (BigBeard)
