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FRAGLINE: Esports Manager
An esports management sim built around an AI that actually thinks back. Draft, train, and out-coach opponents that adapt to your every move, then design your own set plays and watch every round unfold live in 2D.

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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“FRAGLINE is a systems-driven esports management sim, and systems like these get sharper when real managers stress-test them. Early Access lets us put the AI opponent, the match engine, and the set editor in front of players who will push them in ways we can't predict on our own. The core loop is already here and fun to play; what we want now is a community of managers helping us refine the depth, balance, and feel before we commit to 1.0.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We're aiming for a focused Early Access period of roughly two to three months. Our goal is to reach the 1.0 release once the core systems are deep, balanced, and stable, with our full 3D match presentation mode as a key milestone along the way. We'd rather ship a confident 1.0 on that kind of timeline than stay in Early Access indefinitely.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to use Early Access to deepen and polish the game rather than bolt on unrelated features. Our current plans include: a full 3D match presentation mode layered on top of the existing engine; deeper balancing of the AI opponent based on how real players approach it; expanded management systems and quality-of-life improvements driven by community feedback; and broader content and polish across the board. The shape of the full version will be guided in part by what players tell us matters most.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access build is already a complete, playable management loop. You can draft and manage a full roster of players with stats, roles, and careers that develop over time; negotiate transfers with clubs and players; train and prepare your squad; design set plays in the set editor; and play out full matches in 2D against an AI opponent that adapts to your decisions. The Portal news feed is live, reflecting your transfers, locker room tensions, and league rumors. Some systems are still being expanded and balanced, and match presentation is currently 2D, with 3D planned during Early Access.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We plan to raise the price gradually as the game grows in content and depth through Early Access. Getting in now, early, means getting in at the lowest the game will be, and being part of shaping it along the way.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Our community is central to how FRAGLINE grows. We plan to gather feedback and stay in direct contact with players through our Discord and community channels, where managers can report issues, suggest features, and help us prioritize what to build next. The systems players care about most, from AI behavior to management depth, are exactly the ones we want their input on. We read what our players tell us, and Early Access is where that conversation shapes the game.”
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Planned Release Date: August 2026

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About This Game

Build an esports empire from a single scrappy roster, and outsmart an opponent that actually thinks back.

FRAGLINE is an esports team management simulation where every call you make, from the draft board to the final round of a grand final, is answered by an AI that adapts, learns, and punishes hesitation. This isn't a scripted ladder you grind through. It's a mind game against a coach on the other side who is reading you as hard as you're reading them.

An AI That Coaches, Adapts, and Fights Back

Most management games hand you a difficulty slider. FRAGLINE hands you an opponent. The enemy AI reads your composition, adjusts its tactics between rounds, and exploits the weakness you didn't know you had. Your own coaching decisions matter because the other side is genuinely reacting to them, not rolling dice. Beating a higher-rated team here feels like it should: like you out-thought someone.

Design Your Sets, Then Watch Them Play Out

Build your own set plays in the set editor: coordinated strategies, positioning, and executes that carry your team's identity. Then watch them come to life live, round by round, in a clean and readable 2D match view. No black-box "you won" screens. You see whether your set beat their read, and you see exactly why. This is where your coaching actually shows.

Build Your Team, Your Way

Every player has a full set of stats and a defined role, and none of them stand still: talent develops, peaks, and declines over time. The roster you build is a collection of careers you manage, not a static lineup. When you need fresh blood, scout for new talent and filter your search by role, country, or tournament to find the exact piece your team is missing.

Negotiate, Sign, and Prepare

Signing a player is a real negotiation, not a single click. First you come to terms with their club, then you sit down with the player to settle money and conditions, and the deal only goes through if your budget can carry it. Once they're in, the training and preparation screen is where you sharpen the squad and get them ready for what's coming.

The Portal: A World That Reacts to You

Your league is alive, and it talks. The Portal is FRAGLINE's in-game news feed, where every transfer, every locker room dispute, and every rumor ripples out across the world and lands on your players. Sign a controversial star and the headlines follow. Let tension build in the locker room and the speculation writes itself. Your decisions don't disappear into a menu. They become the story everyone is reading.

Shape the Game With Us

FRAGLINE is being built in the open, and Early Access is where it grows. Adding it to your Wishlist now means you're there from the first build: following development and helping steer the game toward its full release. Major updates are already on the road ahead; a full 3D match presentation mode, layered on top of the engine you're playing today, is one of them.

Wishlist FRAGLINE now to be first in when the doors open.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
    • Processor: Dual-core Intel Core i3 or equivalent
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Vulkan-compatible GPU (NVIDIA GTX 750, AMD RX 460, or Intel HD 500 series or newer)
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 11 64-bit
    • Processor: Quad-core Intel Core i5 or equivalent
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Dedicated GPU (NVIDIA GTX 1050 or equivalent)
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
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