FragPunk, a free-to-play hero shooter, has announced its plans to host its inaugural esports tournament, the FragPunk Global Invitational. Scheduled from April 28th to June 7th, 2025, this tournament will feature teams vying for a piece of a substantial prize pool totaling $200,000 (approximately £150,373).
This Global Invitational marks an important step for FragPunk as it enters the esports arena. Seven regions will be represented in the competition, each with a captain responsible for recruiting players for their respective teams. The regions set to participate include Germany, France, North America, Brazil, Russia, Mainland China, and Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan (HMT). So far, five of the seven captains have been announced, featuring notable names like former VALORANT player and content creator Tyson ‘TenZ’ Ngo, along with popular Russian battle royale streamer Dmitrii ‘Recrent’ Osintsev.
The tournament will kick off with open qualifiers starting on April 28th, 2025. During this phase, captains will lead their teams in an effort to identify the top competitors from their regions. Following these qualifiers, regional finals will occur from May 3rd to May 11th, where teams will finalize their rosters. The event will culminate in the Grand Finals taking place in Hangzhou, China, from June 5th to June 7th.
Teams from the regional finals will compete for a prize pool of $10,000 (around £7,522), while the Grand Final will offer a significantly higher prize of $150,000 (approximately £112,809). In addition to the cash prizes, winners will receive the World Clash Championship Trophy, specially designed to commemorate FragPunk’s first esports event.
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As for the future of FragPunk in the competitive gaming sphere, the success of the Global Invitational could indicate its potential as a mainstream esports title. The game boasts several appealing features, including a vibrant aesthetic that sets it apart from existing shooters, a balanced gunplay system, and a viable buy mechanic. FragPunk has already demonstrated its potential for esports through participation in events like Twitch Rivals.
The game’s publisher, NetEase Games, has a solid footing in the esports scene, having managed competitive circuits for titles such as Honor of Kings and Marvel Rivals. Furthermore, the accessibility of FragPunk across multiple platforms enhances its potential for widespread participation in competitive events. Starting April 29th, FragPunk will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles, broadening its reach within the gaming community. FragPunk Esports tournament
