Hamster Kombat has just unveiled its season 2 with the promise of being “more than just a game”

This strategic initiative aims to transform the gaming experience into a true decentralized entertainment ecosystem

Hamster Kombat is launching its season 2 with the promise of being “more than just a game.” The game will be launching simultaneously Hamster Network, its own layer 2 blockchain on The Open Network (TON), to transform the gaming experience into a true decentralized entertainment ecosystem.

Hamster Kombat is aiming to regain its users after a difficult period. The project has seen its user numbers decline sharply and its token price depreciate amid a broader crypto market downturn.

Hamster Kombat is launching season 2 of its game with a new blockchain and a broader vision called “ Hamster Verse,” a complete entertainment ecosystem centered around the game’s iconic characters.

This strategic transformation comes at a critical moment for the project, facing significant challenges for several months.

The HMSTR token has experienced a significant depreciation, dropping by 35% in February in a generally difficult crypto market. According to data from CoinGecko, the price fell from $0.00272 at the beginning of February to just $0.00176 at the time of writing this article.

This decline aligns with a broader trend, as the token has already lost 55% of its value since last October.

Simultaneously, Hamster Kombat has seen a considerable erosion of its user base. After peaking at 300 million users at its height, the game has only 11.5 million active monthly users according to Telegram data.

This 86% drop is mainly attributed to the monotony of the gameplay, AI-generated graphics deemed insufficient, and a controversy related to the airdrop of HMSTR tokens that led to the disqualification of 2.3 million players.

Despite these setbacks, the Hamster Kombat team remains confident. They claim to have retained their “core users” and are counting on the new blockchain infrastructure to re-engage them.

The HMSTR token will continue to play a central role in the ecosystem, serving as gas for transactions, a means of governance participation via the DAO, and a reward for active community members.

This new phase for Hamster Kombat could mark a spectacular renewal or, conversely, the final act of a declining project. The future will tell us if its strategy will be enough to revive the project’s momentum in an increasingly competitive crypto ecosystem.Maximize your Cointribune experience with our "Read to Earn" program! For every article you read, earn points and access exclusive rewards. Sign up now and start earning benefits.