Hamster Kombat’s native token, HMSTR, has surged 83% over the past week, causing a stir in the community. Additionally, this price jump coincides with hints of an upcoming Season 2 airdrop, adding to the hype.
Moreover, the announcement made on the official Hamster Kombat Telegram channel has greatly increased the anticipation among users eager to experience the next stage.
Season 2 Airdrop Triggers HMSTR Rally
HMSTR’s recent rise coincides with Bitcoin’s rally to an all-time high of $82,000. Positive market trends have boosted HMSTR’s weekly gain by approximately 83% over the past week.
On November 9, the development team announced the termination of token withdrawals. This decision was part of a strategy to incentivize players who kept their HMSTR tokens in the game.
According to the official statement, all players who have kept their HMSTR tokens in the game will be rewarded. This move demonstrates a strong commitment to rewarding long-term holders and strengthening loyalty.
According to the developers, the second season promises significant changes in gameplay and token economics. Planned features include virtual game studio management, tools for players to create personalized gaming spaces, a team member recruitment system, community-driven game challenges, and an improved token economy aimed at ensuring sustainable token values. These improvements highlight the platform’s move towards more immersive gaming experiences.
However, Hamster Kombat’s journey hasn’t been smooth. Since the first giveaway on September 26, the platform has faced a number of issues, including a decline in active users from 300 million to 49.9 million, community backlash over the giveaway, claims of favoritism towards influencers, and concerns about fairness in combating fraud. . measures.
“Hamster Kombat Season 2 will not be successful unless they fix the big bug that disqualifies over 65% of their players. This appears to be a planned move to get rid of many users after benefiting from their efforts. Yes, scammers should be punished, but their system failed to identify the real scammers. Many of those who used key generators are still eligible, while honest players who spent months collecting 100-200 keys were unfairly disqualified,” Keyur Rohit said on X.
Despite these setbacks, Hamster Kombat’s unique features, such as the Hamster News update, continue to attract users and differentiate it from other Telegram-based crypto games such as Notcoin, Dogs and CATS.
Rumors suggest that the second season will shift the platform’s focus from a crypto exchange simulation to a broader gaming ecosystem. The development team has committed to addressing past issues by stabilizing the token economy, improving gameplay, and improving reward distribution. As Hamster Kombat prepares to launch its second season, these efforts demonstrate a new focus on the needs of the community and the development of the game.