Shrapnel

Dogecoin

Epic

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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 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="video" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/video.html">video</a> game Shrapnel is set to become available for <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="early" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/early.html">early</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="access" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/access.html">access</a> 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 @playSHRAPNEL #STX1 <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 ️ pic.twitter.com/BgtiZprpX6</p>— Crypto Class (@AlexiosKonstan) February 3, 2024
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 <p>Those interested in <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="early" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/early.html">early</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="access" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/access.html">access</a> would have to buy an “Extraction Pack” <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="access" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/access.html">access</a> 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 Avalanche 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 secured $20 million in Series A funding, led by Polychain Capital, to advance the development of its blockchain-integrated shooter <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="video" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/video.html">video</a> game. Additional investors include Griffin Gaming Partners, Brevan Howard Digital, Franklin Templeton, IOSG Ventures, and Tess Ventures.</p>
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<p>Source: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://thebittimes.com/epic-games-store-to-open-early-access-for-web3-video-game-shrapnel-tbt79012.html">https://thebittimes.com/epic-games-store-to-open-early-access-for-web3-video-game-shrapnel-tbt79012.html</a></p>

Epic Games Store to open early access for web3 video game Shrapnel

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