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Shrapnel

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<p class="is-style-lead">Upcoming web3 shooter game Shrapnel is about to become available for early access on the Epic Games Store marketplace.</p> 
<p>A Call of Duty-style blockchain video <a href="https://crypto.news/tag/gaming/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">game</a> Shrapnel is set to become available for early access from Feb. 8 till Feb 10., between 1 pm and 9 pm PT. Dubbed Shrapnel Training Exercises One (STX1), the game’s initial build will enable players to experience one of the characters at their highest progression level.</p> 
<p>Players will have the opportunity to test three different firearms, a grenade, and a unique “Sigma ability.”</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Are you ready for <a href="https://twitter.com/playSHRAPNEL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@playSHRAPNEL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/STX1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#STX1</a> 😍<br><br>STX1 Specifics 📌<br><br>– Dates: Feb 8–10, 2024, 1PM – 9PM PST ⏰<br>– Prize Pool: $100,000 in SHRAP 💵<br>– Mode: Solos, featuring Sigma Wave ability 🌊<br>– Weapons: Pistol, AR, Shotgun, plus throwables &amp; medipen 🧰<br>– Max 12 players per map 🗺️ <a href="https://t.co/BgtiZprpX6" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/BgtiZprpX6</a></p>— Crypto Class (@AlexiosKonstan) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexiosKonstan/status/1753898347750973923?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">February 3, 2024</a>
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<p>Those interested in early access would have to buy an “Extraction Pack” access key, priced at $19.99 for the basic pack, while premium packs costing $49.99 and $99.99 will provide additional in-game items, consumable packs, and skins.</p> 
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<p>During the early access period, players will have a chance to compete for a prize pool of $100,000 in the inaugural Shrapnel test, supported by RNGFoundation. The top-ranking player stands to win $10,000, with second and third place receiving $5,000 and $2,500, respectively.</p> 
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<p>Developed entirely on the <a href="https://crypto.news/tag/avalanche/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Avalanche</a> blockchain by Neon Machine, Shrapnel is slated for a 2025 release as a free-to-play game.</p> 
<p>In October 2023 crypto.news reported that Neon Machine <a href="https://crypto.news/game-studio-neon-machine-secures-20m-in-funding-round-led-by-polychain/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">secured</a> $20 million in Series A funding, led by Polychain Capital, to advance the development of its blockchain-integrated shooter video game. Additional investors include Griffin Gaming Partners, Brevan Howard Digital, Franklin Templeton, IOSG Ventures, and Tess Ventures.</p> 
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Epic Games Store to open early access for web3 video game Shrapnel

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