In Brief
- Olderfall Launch: The web3 auto battler Olderfall has launched its first season on Polygon, offering both PvP and PvE modes where players can earn rewards including NFTs and cryptocurrency.
- Battle Pass Details: Season 1 features a 60-day battle pass with rewards such as exclusive characters, a variety of chests, and the game’s first armor NFTs, valid until November 21.
- Weekly Tournaments: Players can participate in weekly tournaments for the chance to win real USDC prizes, with a total of around $3,000 available across the events.
Olderfall Unveils Season 1
Olderfall, a new free-to-play web3 game built on the Polygon network, has kicked off its inaugural season. This tactical battler game allows players to control a group of warriors, termed ‘Fallen,’ through automated combat scenarios. Players can access the game via browsers and Android devices, allowing a broad player base to engage with the platform.
Game Dynamics and Player Engagement
Upon registering with a Gmail account at play.olderfall.com, players receive a free Fallen character equipped with unique stats and combat styles. The game operates on an auto-battler combat system where players set up their team’s strategy in advance rather than making real-time decisions during fights. The game refreshes 10 units of energy every 5 minutes up to a total of 100 daily, which players use to compete in player versus player (PvP) scenarios or explore rotating player versus environment (PvE) towers.
In-game currency, named Vitrium, is awarded through battle engagement, and players can equip their Fallen with various weapons and forthcoming armor options. An anticipated feature includes a crafting system that will allow players to merge and enhance their gear at the in-game Forge.
Rewards and Customization
The Season 1 Battle Pass, expiring on November 21, offers a mix of free and premium reward tracks. Rewards range from exclusive Moonbeam Fallen, various booster and weapon chests, the game’s first armor NFTs, to over 130,000 Vitrium. Players can enhance their game avatars with unique icons and color schemes, engaging deeply with the game’s customization options. Remarkably, some premium items have a significant marketplace value, with weapons fetching up to $200 and armor NFTs listed at about $57, as noted by content creator, Sarraf.
Faction Choices and Tactical Decisions
With the introduction of two new NFT collections, Hollow Court (Vampires) and Verdant Kin (Elves), players can select factions that offer special passive skills and traits influenced by the game’s lore. For instance, vampires gain a 5% damage boost during night-time battles, whereas elves receive the same advantage during daytime, tapping into the newly integrated visual day/night cycle that adjusts according to the game’s clock.
Competitive Play and Tournaments
The game spices up competitive play with USDC-prize pool tournaments held weekly, divided into the N3MUS Weekly Tournament and the Quick Play Tournament, promising substantial rewards for top players. Besides official tournaments, internal Flex Tournaments cater to varied player levels, offering rewards suitable for accelerating player progress and enhancing battle gear.
Beyond Gaming: NFTs and Crafting
Olderfall extends the utility of NFTs beyond characters to include weapons, armor, and pets. This integration not only bolsters trade and ownership but also impacts strategic gameplay, as every piece of gear can influence leaderboard standings and tournament outcomes. Players can start without purchasing NFTs, acquiring necessary items through regular gameplay, but faster progression is available via the in-game shop.
Development and Future Prospects
Developed by Anubika, a studio with significant experience in digital and blockchain product creation, Olderfall was refined over two years before its public release. The developers are also planning to introduce a native token, $AURE, to support future game features such as tournament entries and the crafting system.
