Happy Holidays, Operators.

As we close out 2025, we want to thank you for being part of an incredible year for Shrapnel. Your time, feedback, and energy have helped push the game forward, and we’re excited for what’s coming next in 2026.

As part of our path toward launch, Shrapnel will be migrating to Gala Chain early in the new year. To support this transition, the website will remain online, but all account-based services will be unavailable during a scheduled maintenance period from January 1 to February 1.

During this one-month shutdown, players will not be able to register or access their Shrapnel accounts. The following features will be temporarily unavailable:
- Marketplace
- Player inventories
- Wallet linking
- SHRAP bridging (deposits and withdrawals)

The migration will be handled entirely by the Shrapnel team and requires no action from players. All items and assets will remain safe and secure throughout the process and will still be in your inventories once services resume. No functional changes to user experience are expected as a result of the migration.

As always, please remain vigilant during this period. Be cautious of bad actors or scam attempts claiming to assist with the migration. Shrapnel will never ask for your private keys or direct you to external links. If you encounter anything suspicious, report it in #🚨〡report or open a support ticket so our moderators can investigate.

We’ll also be continuing with our monthly dev update series on our blog in the new year, highlighting the progress made over November and December.

Thank you again for your support. Enjoy the final days of 2025, and we’ll see you in the new year. ||@Operator ||

— The Shrapnel Team

@Operator , we are excited to share that we will be holding an exclusive closed playtest in December!

A curated selection of our strongest supporters including Operators Collection NFT (not Extraction Packs), and some community members will be hand selected to try out an in-progress and in-complete build to share their feedback on the progress towards launch.

How the playtest will be structured: 2-3 different days with 1.5-2h windows for playing.

Why we decided for this format: It gives some of our biggest supporters early hands-on time with an in-progress build, lets us collect focused, high-quality feedback from passionate players, and avoids pulling extra resources away from core development for the launch. Smaller groups and condensed 1.5–2h windows also help us keep servers stable and matchmaking smooth for a more enjoyable experience.

What you can expect: Shrapnel's new 4v4 Battle mode is a work in progress. It's not finished and you're likely to encounter bugs, see missing features and notice things that are still missing the complete feature set. Why would we show work that's not finished? Because we want to hear from you, our community about the new game mode, the gameplay and how the progress is feeling. We want your feedback so we can focus on what matters to you for launch.

Application does not guarantee that you'll be accepted into this curated event. There are many factors that weigh into the selection process, and not getting an invite for this event does not mean you wont get invited to future events.

How to apply: Head over to #🛎〡announcements and follow instructions. this channel is only visible to Verified Holders

• If you are not a Verified Holder yet, head to #collabland-join and link your wallet holding the Operator(s) the deadline for application is end of November, so don't stress if you aren't at your PC today (or similar situation)
• Further info TBA in #🛎〡announcements

Happy start of the week, @Operator !

We are happy to kick it off with another monthly update - read about some of the things October brought to Shrapnel!

Oh, and I must admit.. although "immersive" mode was truly thrilling, we are all glad the UI is back Read on that and more here

November is in full swing, and we can't wait to share the next update on the game's development with you!

A little bonus in form of a short gameplay compilation to go with the update in #🐦〡social

Monthly Updates — October

Hey everyone,

GM, Operators!

First of the monthly updates series is here!

Read about the highlights from what the team's been working on in September 📑

@Operator

https://medium.com/@playSHRAPNEL/monthly-updates-september-9b51fc5fbd74

Monthly Updates — September

We’re excited to kick off our monthly blog series, where we’ll share some of the highlights from what the team’s been working on as we…

@Operator
https://x.com/playSHRAPNEL/status/1955619278960378016
https://decrypt.co/334963/shrapnel-raises-19-5m-to-fuel-global-launch

Shrapnel Raises $19.5M to Fuel Global Launch (via @decryptmedia) ⤵️

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Shrapnel Raises $19.5M to Fuel Global Launch - Decrypt

Tortola, British Virgin Islands, 13th August 2025

@Operator

Gala x Shrapnel Commemorative Badge

Eligibility requirements: Sign up for Gala Account, download Gala Wallet and set it up.

➡️ https://games.gala.com/?promo=shrapnel&utm_source=pr

The NFT will be dropped to all Gala wallets created by 6am PST on Aug 2.

Gala Games

Join our community of gamers & NFT enthusiasts on a new type of platform. Buy limited edition NFTs, earn Gala through playing, and have fun!

@Operator

Dear Operators,

Shrapnel is migrating from Avalanche to GalaChain.
The move is strategic, enabling us to realize our shared long-term vision and global ambitions. Avalanche has been a great partner to Shrapnel and we continue to hold them in high-regards.

The move also supports the development of a compliant bridge to China's Trusted Copyright Chain (TCC), providing access to over 600 million gamers. Up to 10% of China revenue may be used for periodic $SHRAP repurchases on GalaChain to support ecosystem health, subject to market and regulatory conditions.

We’re thrilled to welcome Gala’s 1.5M+ strong community to experience Shrapnel, dive into our events, and explore fresh collaborations in gaming and entertainment. To mark the occasion, you’ll be able to claim a Commemorative Badge - details coming soon.

See Gala's full press release and stay tuned for ours: https://decrypt.co/332537/galachain-through-landmark-shrapnel-partnership-secures-access-to-chinas-trusted-copyright-chain

Additionally, we'll be publishing:
- -> a blog outlining any changes to user experience or ecosystem features resulting from the migration (if and where applicable)
- -> a follow-up Q&A to address additional community questions

As always, thanks for your support and being part of our colourful journey!

GalaChain, Through Landmark Shrapnel Partnership, Secures Access to...

San Francisco, USA / CA, 30th July 2025, Chainwire

@Operator

Sharing some gameplay from recent playtests - grab your popcorn

https://x.com/playSHRAPNEL/status/1912578257494437921

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErPs43sKkds&ab_channel=playSHRAPNEL

SHRAPNEL 🔺 (@playSHRAPNEL) on X

More Operators. More Sigma abilities. More heart-pounding action 🔥

Here’s a peek at what’s coming 👇

【WIP】

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New Mode Preview | Playtest Footage You Need to See 🔥

After Earthfall in 2038, Operators rage in the battle for Sigma.
SHRAPNEL is a premium-quality FPS game from an award-winning team launching in 2025!

This is a work-in-progress build and does not reflect the final version of the game. Many aspects are still being developed and are subject to change.

✍️ Make sure to check out our latest b...

@Operator

We’re excited to share that the court has approved our settlement agreement and this chapter is now behind us! With the matter fully resolved, we can focus entirely on what matters most: the game and its upcoming launch.

A huge thank you to our community for standing by us through it all. Your support means everything, and we can’t wait for you to experience the new game mode!

P.S. gameplay video dropping this week!

@Operator

Answering your most frequently asked questions about our partnership with China to launch the first licensed Web3 game on the Trusted Copyright Chain 🙌

https://x.com/playSHRAPNEL/status/1910757311598993411

https://medium.com/@playSHRAPNEL/launching-the-first-licensed-web3-game-on-chinas-trusted-copyright-chain-8626fb7505ed

SHRAPNEL 🔺 (@playSHRAPNEL) on X

Answering your most frequently asked questions about our partnership with China to launch the first licensed Web3 game on the Trusted Copyright Chain 🙌

Latest blog 👇

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Launching the First Licensed Web3 Game on China’s Trusted Copyrig...

We’re honored to be the first Licensed Web3 game approved for launch in China. This milestone expands opportunities for players and…

@Operator

SHRAPNEL Partners with the Chinese Government to Launch the First Licensed Web3 Game on the Nation’s Official RWA Chain!

https://x.com/playSHRAPNEL/status/1906979915838235121

https://medium.com/@playSHRAPNEL/shrapnel-partners-with-the-chinese-government-to-launch-the-first-licensed-web3-game-on-the-80e982cc61fb

SHRAPNEL 🔺 (@playSHRAPNEL) on X

SHRAPNEL Partners with the Chinese Government to Launch the First Licensed Web3 Game on the Nation’s Official RWA Chain (via @decryptmedia) https://t.co/kysJ5Ir6Ux
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SHRAPNEL Partners with the Chinese Government to Launch the First L...

Decrypt Press Release

@Operator

We are pleased to share the following news:

https://venturebeat.com/games/neon-machines-settles-lawsuit-with-former-investors/

Lock in for 2025

Neon Machine settles lawsuit with former investors

Neon Machine, the developer and publisher of the Web3 first-person shooter Shrapnel, announced it has settled an investor lawsuit filed in 2023. Neon said it expects the settlement to be submitted for court approval in due course. By entering into this settlement agreement, Shrapnel looks forward to bringing this matter to a close. The team […]

@Operator 2024 was a wild ride 🎢 As we reflect on this year, we’re overwhelmed with gratitude, and excitement for what lies ahead. Together, we’ve accomplished remarkable milestones, and our journey is just beginning ✨

➜ 3.7M+ gameplay sessions across 8 STX events
➜ 141M+ Sigma extracted
➜ 4.3M+ SHRAP rewarded
➜ 500K+ skins, fragment and badges distributed
➜ Countless memories

To the Shrapnel community: thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Read our full 2024 recap ⤵️
https://medium.com/@playSHRAPNEL/reflecting-on-2024-building-rewarding-and-charging-toward-an-epic-2025-b2f6e89956f4

Reflecting on 2024: Building, Rewarding, and Charging Toward an Epi...

As with many across our industry, 2024 brought both massive wins as well as some intense challenges for our team at SHRAPNEL. Even in the…

GM! We’ve got some exciting updates to share! With a new CEO leading the charge and fresh funding commitments, we’re laser-focused on getting Shrapnel ready for its big 2025 launch! https://decrypt.co/296421/shrapnel-game-studio-new-ceo-fundraising

‘Shrapnel’ Game Studio Names New CEO, Reveals Fundraising Plans - D...

Neon Machine, developer of the Avalanche-based game Shrapnel, has hired an Xbox veteran as CEO as founder Mark Long takes an advisory role.

✦ IMPORTANT INTEL ✦

All METAL balances will be migrated to users’ Inventories on http://Shrapnel.com as part of our ecosystem updates. The migration will start on December 17, 2024, at 1 PM PST, and is estimated to take a few hours. Thank you for your patience as we enhance your experience 🫡

📢 To prepare, all players with Moku accounts and METAL need to sign in at https://shrapnel.moku.gg and ensure their Shrapnel account is linked. We’ll announce once the transition is complete. Any issues can be reported on https://shrapnelhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us.

➡️Enlisted users will continue to receive their daily METAL rewards which will be reflected in your inventory balance. The balance will update every day at midnight PST.
➡️By the end of next week, you’ll be able to check your METAL balance directly on http://Shrapnel.com.
➡️METAL distribution through Lunatics will be paused until further notice.

We’re excited to reveal more about upcoming METAL sinks soon, including opportunities to use METAL on the Printer and Recycle Depot 🎉

The Shrapnel community is the best community.
Onward to victory in 2025, Operators!

SHRAPNEL

SHRAPNEL - A new kind of Game from an Award-winning team.

✦ SHRAPPY HOLIDAYS - REWARDS ✦

Can’t have a festive holiday event without exciting rewards to collect!

Check our blog for full details on the rewards structure👇
https://medium.com/@playSHRAPNEL/shrappy-holidays-2024-unwrap-exclusive-rewards-ccbcf93aa20b

SHRAPPY HOLIDAYS 2024: Unwrap Exclusive Rewards!

Can’t have a festive holiday event without exciting rewards to collect! We’ve reimagined the Shrapnel STX experience for the holidays…

@Operator

From the desk of CEO & Head of Studio:
COMMUNITY MEMO: SHRAPNEL BUSINESS UPDATE

Our Shrapnel community are the absolute best, and we are committed to transparency and collaboration during this wild game dev journey. We’d like to fill the vacuum of uncertainty on a few important topics.

It’s true, some people have left the team recently for various reasons including pursuing new opportunities. Look for their updates on LinkedIn if you like. We always try to part ways with the best wishes for each person. The industry has been particularly volatile this year. Fortunately, our bench is deep: our game team & platform dev team & creator tools team are still among the very best in the industry, and work continues.

Also, as some of you may know, founder-level litigation continues in the background. We remain open to reasonable discussion toward settlement, but if such a resolution is not possible then we are committed to pursuing and protecting our rights in court. The good news is our lawyers are great, the legal process has restored control of the board to us, and any distraction to the product team is minimized. We are optimistic.

Day to day in our studio, we are focused on the public releases that matter most:
1) increased availability of the best game we can make, 2) high-quality on-chain assets players love, and 3) increasing SHRAP utility. Our roadmap supports these priorities. In Q4 we will host an extended Early Access event, which serves as the live-ops foundation necessary for our always-on, free-to-play launch in the first half of 2025.

In short, it’s a bumpy road but we are steadfast. We are fully focused on the highest priority work, committed to delivering the best game and web3 ecosystem possible.

Yours sincerely,
Mark Long & Don Norbury