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Axie Infinity Opens Atia Original Crystal Redemption — 275 Origin Axies Up for Grabs
Axie Infinity has launched the redemption of Atia Original Crystals on App.axie, allowing players to summon new Origin axies. Each summon requires five crystals, and there's a 7% chance for each of the six body parts to roll as Mystic. With only 1,375 crystals remaining, enough for 275 axies, players are encouraged to act quickly.
Axie Infinity’s Terrariums V1.2 lands, lifting the evolved-part multiplier to 2.8x
Sky Mavis has released Axie Infinity's Terrariums V1.2 update, which increases the evolved-part multiplier for a single Axie to 2.8x and introduces Estates. Estates allow players to link adjacent land plots for an additional Atia's Flame bonus, though only one plot in the cluster collects the bonus. The update aims to enhance gameplay and rewards within the Axie Infinity ecosystem.
Sky Mavis to Reopen Atia Original Crystal Redemptions, Unlocking 275 Fresh Origin Axies
Sky Mavis is reopening the redemption mechanic for Atia Original Crystals (AOC), allowing holders to mint new Origin Axies. A total of 1,375 unused AOC, originally distributed in 2018, have been migrated to Ronin and can be redeemed for fresh Origin Axies, with a chance of rolling rare Mystic parts. This move could significantly impact collectors and the market, as Mystic parts are scarce and highly valued.
Axie Classic’s Future Passes to Players as Sky Mavis Steps Back After Season 16
Sky Mavis is transferring the development of Axie Classic to its community following the conclusion of Competitive Season 16 on September 2. While the studio will step back from hands-on development, they aim to establish a decentralized governance structure for the game's future. This move represents a significant experiment in player ownership within blockchain gaming.
Sky Mavis Launches Final Axie Classic Season With a 36,000 bAXS Prize Pot
Sky Mavis has launched the final season of Axie Classic's Competitive Circuit, Season 16, featuring a 36,000 bAXS prize pot. This season marks the end of official competitive play and active development for Axie Classic, with Sky Mavis intending to hand over responsibility to the community. The season concludes on September 10, with mini-tournaments running daily until then.
Sky Mavis lines up Atia’s Legacy Playtest 4 and Terrariums V1.2 for the returning Lunacian Lounge
Sky Mavis is hosting its next Lunacian Lounge event, which will feature updates on Atia's Legacy Playtest 4 and Terrariums V1.2. This marks the first public mention of a fourth playtest for the Axie MMO, following previous PvP-focused sessions. The event will also cover behind-the-scenes work and discuss the evolution of the Axie economy and game design.
Ronin teases a new Pixels chapter and leaves out every detail
Ronin announced that the Web3 game Pixels is entering its next chapter, following multiple awards and reaching over 1 million daily active users. While details like a release date, chapter number, or feature list were not provided, previous chapters have significantly reworked the game's economy and player earnings. The announcement comes after Ronin's migration to an OP Stack layer 2 and its own rebranding as the 'gamification engine of Ethereum'.
Sky Mavis restores Ronin Wallet’s fiat purchase site after lengthy downtime
Sky Mavis has restored the fiat purchase functionality within the Ronin Wallet after an extended period of downtime. The purchase site, which allows users to buy crypto with traditional currency via the +Fund feature, is now operational again. The outage was attributed to necessary updates, with the company providing limited details on the duration or specific providers affected.
Cambria says Dungeons players have now risked $5 million in Keys, quintupling its June figure
Cambria reports that players have now risked over $5 million in Keys within its Dungeons mode, a significant increase from the $1 million figure reported on June 30. This surge in activity coincides with the upcoming RSGP token generation event and Genesis mainnet launch. The Dungeons mode involves players risking Keys for entry and potential payouts, with additional features like fishing and gem appraisal also contributing to the tracked metrics.
Ethereum.org overhauls its gaming hub — and puts mainnet titles front and centre
Ethereum.org has revamped its gaming hub, now prominently featuring games running on the mainnet alongside Layer 2 solutions. The update highlights the return of fully on-chain titles like Asphodel to Ethereum's mainnet as the network scales, and includes Ronin as the first listed L2. The new structure covers the history of gaming on Ethereum, mainnet and L2 games, and NFT design in gaming.
AI startup Reforged Labs shuts down as the "gap we were selling into is closing"
AI startup Reforged Labs, which provided generative AI technology for mobile game marketing, is shutting down after three years. Despite signing six-figure contracts with major clients like Supercell and Ubisoft, the company struggled to scale beyond the gaming sector. CEO Robert Huynh cited the closing gap in AI capabilities as a factor, leading to the decision to cease operations rather than shrink the business.
Sky Mavis Ships Badge and bAXS Migration Tool as Waypoint Countdown to Sept. 16 Begins
Sky Mavis has released a migration tool for Lunacian badges and bAXS, allowing users to transfer these assets before Ronin Waypoint becomes Ronin Stash on September 16. Due to the soulbound nature of these assets, manual migration is required as they cannot be transferred through ordinary means. Assets remaining in Waypoint wallets after the deadline will be lost.
Axie Infinity’s Terrariums V1.1 pulls accessories and land items into the bAXS earnings formula
Sky Mavis has released Axie Infinity's Terrariums V1.1 update, which now allows land items, accessories, and Fortune Slips to increase a plot's Atia's Flame, directly impacting its share of the hourly bAXS earnings. This update shifts the focus from purely cosmetic decoration to a more integrated earning system, where equipped items and accessories provide tangible in-game benefits and multipliers.
Ronin’s Proof of Distribution pays out more than $40,000 to game builders
The Ronin blockchain's Proof of Distribution program has paid out over $40,000 in RON tokens to game developers in its first two seasons. Axie Infinity leads the earnings with over $15,000, followed by Craft World and Ragnarok Landverse America. This program rewards games based on activity on their smart contracts, with a third season now underway.
Atia’s Legacy to Get Spectator Mode in Time for Its Next Playtest, Sky Mavis Says
Sky Mavis has announced that a spectator mode will be added to Axie Infinity: Atia's Legacy in time for its next playtest. This feature will allow players to cast matches, follow tournaments, and watch friends play, addressing a key limitation from the previous PvP-only playtest. The exact date for the next playtest has not yet been revealed.
Ronin: Moku’s Team Shipped a Rogue-Lite in Just 10 Days
The Moku team, a studio under Ronin, developed a rogue-lite game in just 10 days. The game features a loop where players collect 'goo' between runs to upgrade weapons, unlock perks, and collect slimes. While the core mechanics and content like randomly generated floors, enemy types, and bosses are detailed, the article notes that the game's name, release date, and platform remain unmentioned.
Sky Mavis Expands Axie Terrariums 1.1 on July 22, Folding Accessories and Land Items Into bAXS Rewards
Sky Mavis is launching Axie Terrariums 1.1 on July 22, which will integrate accessories, land items, evolved parts, and Fortune Slips into the bAXS reward system. This update aims to convert previously passive Axie assets into functional inputs, increasing the importance of owned items within the Axie Infinity economy. Co-founder Jeffrey Zirlin highlighted that rarer items and larger collections will contribute more significantly to a plot's Atia's Flame score, which determines bAXS rewards.
Axie Infinity: Terrariums Earns $95,753 in Opening Week Sales
Sky Mavis has released Version 1.1 for Axie Infinity: Terrariums, expanding earning mechanics by integrating more Axie ecosystem assets into the Atia's Flame score for bAXS rewards. The update also introduces Fortune Slips and enhances land items. In its opening week, Terrariums generated $95,753 in sales, with a significant portion of land plots activated, demonstrating strong player engagement and financial performance.
Axie Infinity Releases Comprehensive Resource Guide for Players & Developers
Sky Mavis has launched a centralized resource hub for Axie Infinity, consolidating official and community tools, guides, and resources into a single location. This initiative aims to improve accessibility and streamline the user experience for both new and veteran players by providing easy access to essential information and tools for gameplay and marketplace operations.
Fishing Frenzy Game Ends as Uncharted Shuts Down
Uncharted is shutting down its operations, including its game Fishing Frenzy, due to an unsustainable business model and failure to achieve product-market fit. Servers will shut down on June 25, 2026, with remaining assets to be redistributed based on Karma scores, and the Karma dataset made open-source. Co-founder Derek Lau expressed regret over the venture's challenges.
