Axie Vibeathon Finalists Announced for Round 2 Development Phase
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The Axie Vibeathon has named eight finalists who will advance to Round 2, where they will further develop their games. Each finalist will receive 250 USDC to support their efforts, with a total prize pool of 20,000 bAXS at stake. The second round runs from October 11 to November 7, culminating in a showcase on November 12.
Axie Vibeathon Round 2 Finalists
The Axie Vibeathon has officially announced eight finalists who will move forward into the second round, where they will enhance and refine their game projects. This initiative aims to foster innovation and explore new gameplay possibilities for Axies.
To assist in their development, each finalist will receive 250 USDC, with detailed guidelines for Round 2 expected to be released on October 9. In total, the competition offers a prize pool of 20,000 bAXS.
Finalists and Game Concepts
The finalists, selected based on their prototypes' performance across five evaluation criteria, represent a diverse range of gaming ideas:
- Axie Auto Battler: Players draft Axie teams for automated battles against rankings or waves of enemies.
- Axie League: A tower defense strategy game where Axies' classes and body parts determine their roles on the battlefield.
- RPG Adventures with Axies: A tactical RPG where players form strategies based on the combat skills derived from Axies' body parts.
- Team Up with Chimeras: A creature-collecting game featuring turn-based combat, with unique abilities unlocked through Axie evolution.
- Tactical RPG using Axies: Inspired by Final Fantasy Tactics, this game utilizes Axie genes for character combat skills.
- Farming and Combat: Players develop farms and fend off enemies to gather resources that enhance farming.
- 3D Tactical RPG: A grid-based battle system in Lunacia, leveraging Axies' genes for tactical advantages.
- Roguelite Adventures: Players navigate procedurally generated levels, leveling up their characters along the way.
Timeline and Community Engagement
Round 2 will kick off on October 11 and will accept entries until November 7, with a final showcase set for November 12. During this phase, finalists will incorporate player feedback from early versions of their games. Dedicated discussion threads for each game will be created on the Axie Discord, inviting community members to provide specific feedback to help shape game development.
The Axie team has encouraged players to share detailed observations, as constructive feedback will be invaluable for the finalists as they progress toward their final projects.