Gigaverse opens The Awakening with $20,000 prize pot from juice sales

In Brief:

• Gigaverse (official site) has launched The Awakening, an event focused on collecting Hard Cores with a prize pot starting at $20,000.
• The pot increases during the event through juice sales and marketplace fees, incentivizing player engagement.
• Items earned will transition to Gigaverse Online, set to replace the current browser dungeon RPG.

Gigaverse debuts The Awakening event

Gigaverse has initiated The Awakening, a live event centered around collectible Hard Cores, with a $20,000 prize pot that will expand as players engage. For every juice sale and marketplace transaction during the event, half contributes directly to the prize.

The event marks a significant shift in player strategy. Unlike standard seasonal content drops, The Awakening serves as a precursor to Gigaverse Online, the upcoming open world social RPG intended to replace the current browser dungeon RPG. Items collected during this period will have future utility, either for crafting or direct use, facilitating a seamless transition into the new seasonal economy.

Implications for player strategy

The studio aims for long-term sustainability and broader appeal beyond traditional crypto audiences. As Gigaverse Online is only months away from launch, the event’s design incentivizes players to participate now, with current assets expected to carry forward. The loot mechanics will evolve, and those who capitalize on The Awakening could find their in-game resources being more valuable.

Development on ROMs 2.0 is also underway, although specifics on functionality and the treatment of existing ROM assets remain under wraps.

Gameplay elements

Gigaverse operates as a browser-based RPG with a free-to-play model and NFT integration. Character interactions are structured around a rock-paper-scissors combat system, creating layered strategic choices. Players begin with 12 HP and 2 Armor, where Sword beats Spell, Spell beats Shield, and Shield beats Sword.

Dungeons are challenging, requiring players to advance from Floor 1 to zero HP without checkpoints. Players can gather Dungeon Scraps, an XP currency, alongside other collectible items. Daily energy limits control gameplay, with players receiving about 240 energy, sufficient for six runs. Juice is purchasable to extend gameplay, directly fueling The Awakening’s prize pool.

Giga ROM NFTs add another layer, providing energy boosts and resource claims. The Gigamarket facilitates ROM trading, while an open API promotes integration possibilities.

Currently, Gigaverse ranks 72 on PlayToEarn with a score reflecting a 252.79 percent increase.