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In a storm-battered 2043, squad up in 4v4 battles to collect Sigma from meteor craters, raid rivals, and bank 300 units.
Released 12 Mar 2026
Race Falling Meteors
Steal Rival Stockpiles
Deposit Sigma to Power Skills
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.
Developed by Neon Machine · Published by Neon Machine









In 2043, operators deploy in four-person squads to the storm-ravaged Sacrifice Zone, where meteorites bring deposits of Sigma. Competing against another squad, your team must gather and deposit 300 grav-kilos before the opposing team does.
Rush newly formed craters to collect Sigma and carry it to your team’s Grav-Sync, or raid the enemy base to steal its stockpile. Deposit points relocate during a match, while meteor impacts create new collection hotspots. Carrying a large amount of Sigma reveals your position, and getting too close to an impact is fatal.
Choose an Operator with abilities suited to your squad, then adapt by switching Operators on respawn. Deposited Sigma strengthens abilities during the match; Operators also gain experience across matches to unlock Traits and Perks. Short-timer respawns keep squads fighting until the objective is complete.
Players who enjoy SHRAPNEL often point to its objective loop, where collecting, banking, or risking Sigma creates tactical decisions, and praise the brisker, action-focused matches and ways Operator abilities can shape team fights. Some also appreciate the maps and visuals. The supplied reviews are mixed, with many players describing technical and gameplay roughness.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Controller required | No |
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| Website | Official website |