The team behind Shrapnel has announced that it will launch the first version of its marketplace on 23rd May, along with the start of its STX3 playtesting event.
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Players can collect various fragments in Shrapnelâs playtest by interacting with lootable objects like crates and use these fragments to craft a wide range of skins. These fragments are also tradeable on Shrapnelâs upcoming marketplace that is launching on 23rd May.
A sneak peek into the Shrapnel Skins Crafting (Source: Shrapnel X account) Players Can Craft Weapon Skins Using 3 Unique Fragments
Players need at least three unique fragments fitting the weapon and skin type in order to craft a skin. Theyâll also get the option to use a Wildcard fragment if they canât find a particular fragment required for a skin. These wildcards will be available both in-game as rewards and on the upcoming marketplace.
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With the passage of time, older fragments will be halted, and new fragments will roll in-game. This means that the older unused fragments will only be available on the marketplace, which will naturally raise their price along with the value of associated skins. This gives players the incentives to trade on the marketplace.
Shrapnel Marketplace v1 (Source: Shrapnel X account)
In addition to the fragments, there will be a fee for crafting weapons based on their type. For instance, Common weapon skins will cost 5 $SHRAP, while Rare weapons will cost 10 $SHRAP. On the higher end, players will be paying 20 $SHRAP and 50 $SHRAP for Epic and Legendary skins, respectively.
Which Fragments Can Players Obtain in the Upcoming STX3 Playtest?
The upcoming STX3 playtest will give players the opportunity to collect fragments belonging to three categories: Common, Rare, and Epic. Here are the skins that players can collect during the playtest:
Warden of the Fall AR â Common
Warden of the Fall SMG â Common
Warden of the Fall Shotgun â Common
Warden of the Fall Pistol â Common
Hazard Pay Shotgun Skin â Rare
Ghost Tesseract Pistol Skin â Rare
Harvest Ember Pistol â Rare
Harvest Ember Shotgun â Rare
Harvest Ember AR â Rare
Chartreuse Viper SMG â Rare
Cerulean Digital AR â Rare
Cerulean Digital Pistol â Rare
Cerulean Digital Shotgun â Rare
Muted Serpent AR â Rare
Muted Serpent Pistol â Rare
Muted Serpent Shotgun â Rare
Rubicon AR â Rare
Rubicon Pistol â Rare
Rubicon Shotgun â Rare
Nighthawks Watch Pistol â Epic
Nighthawks Watch AR â Epic
Nighthawks Watch Shotgun â Epic
How To Get Access to Shrapnel STX3 Playtest?
Shrapnelâs listing on the Epic Games store
Shrapnelâs STX3 playtest will begin on 23rd May (18:00 UTC) and end on 26th May (18:00 UTC). To participate, players can simply create an account on the Epic Games store, download Shrapnel, and get one of Shrapnelâs three extraction packs: Light, Medium, or Heavy. Hereâs what these extraction packs offer:
Light â Early access, 1 MEF Operator, 1 gear pack
Medium â Early access, a choice between 1 of 2 MEF Operators, 1 gear pack
Heavy â Early access, a choice between 1 of 3 MEF Operators, 1 Gear pack
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