FragPunk Reveals Farlands: New Delivery PvPvE Adventure Now Available in Early Access

A world that keeps changing

Farlands is built around a persistent server system that players can revisit as it continues to evolve. Each server operates on a five-day cycle while in-game time advances continuously. Players can repeatedly return to gather resources, accept orders and engage in combat, and their actions against enemies influence faction levels, which in turn change the strength, number and distribution of hostile forces.

Clearing an outpost does not guarantee lasting safety. Enemies can return and become stronger over time, while defeating tougher opponents may reward players with rarer resources. Weather adds another layer of risk: heat, cold and rain accelerate health depletion and affect how cargo can be transported, so players have to consider both their condition and how much they can carry before committing to an objective.

Deliveries, rivals and uncertain alliances

The core loop extends beyond moving cargo directly from one point to another. Players accept delivery orders, enter dangerous territory to collect resources and transport the cargo safely, with load weight, environmental conditions and encounters with other players all capable of changing a run’s outcome.

Global voice chat and an emote system allow players to communicate during deliveries and combat. That communication can produce temporary cooperation, with strangers agreeing to escort valuable cargo together, but the possibility of betrayal and a fight over the loot makes every encounter uncertain.

Successful deliveries also feed into longer-term development. Resources can be invested in personal equipment and bases, gradually improving a player’s capabilities for more demanding missions and combat encounters.

How to prepare for the road

Equipment directly affects character stats through an extensive attribute system, and the article recommends combining gear from matching sets to improve overall performance. As a server progresses and becomes more dangerous, players can visit NPCs at the Hub to upgrade their equipment for upcoming battles.

Base upgrades unlock advanced crafting options, character skill trees and expanded cargo storage. Scavenging can also uncover blueprints, expanding the available progression options for the mid-to-late game and helping players prepare for tougher enemies and more demanding deliveries.

Farlands is available now in Global Early Access, and FragPunk can be jumped into for free on XBOX.