Calling to mind studio co-founder Phil Shenk's previous work on Diablo II and Hellgate: London, Battle Punks is billed as "raucous journey where players tromp and battle" through a variety of environments "to win prized weapons, spells, experience and treasure."

Unlike Hellgate and Diablo, it seems that Battle Punks will focus on player-versus-player combat, with players "proving themselves in boisterous combat against millions of other avatars in a bid to become the toughest, scrappiest fighter in the kingdom."

Prior to each bout, players will have the chance to peruse their various armaments and equip "the best tools for the job." Gravity Bear also highlighted the game's character creation tool, claiming that players will craft "one-of-a-kind personas."

An open beta of the game is due on the social networking site this "holiday season."

"Our goal with Battle Punks is to help people have fun and deeply memorable experiences with their friends through games", noted Shenk. "We can't wait to build a new community of people who simply love games as much as we do."