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PlayStation 3 · 2008

Fracture

A 2008 PS3 shooter built around weapons that reshape the battlefield in real time.

Publisher
Lucasfilm Games
Format
Blu-ray Disc
Genre
science fiction video game
Released
2008

01

Overview

Developed by Day 1 Studios, Fracture is a third-person shooter set in a divided, warring America. Its core mechanic lets guns and grenades raise or lower the terrain, opening new routes and creating cover on the fly. The single-player campaign follows a short mission, while its multiplayer modes push the same deformation tools into chaotic team fights.

02

Why it matters

It turned destructible terrain into a core combat tool a generation before the idea became mainstream. As a LucasArts-era title on PS3, it offers a compact look at how a single mechanic can define a shooter's identity.

03

The physical edition

A complete retail copy typically includes the Blu-ray game disc, the case, and a small instruction or quick-start leaflet. Region and label details can differ by market, so check the disc and case for your expected version.

04

Playing it today

Fracture runs as a standard PS3 Blu-ray title, so it is straightforward to install and play on original hardware. Its online multiplayer is a legacy service, so expect offline or local focus for most sessions.