IOTA EVM Release
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TL;DR: Game release on IOTA EVM 4th of September 2024 at 20:00 CEST.
Get ready to send your heroes on adventure for riches and fame! You don't need to do anything to move your heroes, game items or gold, we got it all sorted for you!
IOTA Heroes, now on IOTA EVM!
The prophecy is coming true—IOTA Heroes is officially launching on the IOTA EVM!
IOTA Heroes is a unique game built exclusively for the IOTA ecosystem. This isn’t just another fork or copy from other chains; it’s an original creation, developed from the ground up with a lot of inspiration and help from the community. We’re incredibly proud of our work and can't wait to break in our new stamping grounds.
In this blog post, we’ll dive into the updates we’ve made to the game and share the journey that brought us here. We’re thrilled to embark on this new chapter with IOTA EVM and we hope that IOTA Heroes will draw some well-deserved attention to our ecosystem.
This release also gave us the perfect opportunity to refine our smart contracts before redeploying them. So, let’s explore the exciting changes this launch brings!
Token Migration
We've been working tirelessly to prepare for the token migration—no small feat given the vast token landscape we manage! We’re also grateful for the support from IOTA Grants to help with the migration to IOTA EVM and we are proud to be one of the first projects to receive one.
The best part? You won’t need to lift a finger to receive your tokens. We’ll ensure that all your heroes, items, and gold are airdropped directly to your address. Additionally, we’ve prepared scripts to automatically set up all your facilities and hero skills that you’ve developed on ShimmerEVM. Everything will be ready and waiting for you when you first log in to the game!
Major changes
We’re excited to share some of the major updates with you, but keep in mind—there’s still plenty for you to discover on your own. We wouldn’t want to spoil all the fun!
Updated Battle Visualizer
We’ve made significant enhancements to the combat scene, paving the way for future features and providing you with more detailed information as you watch the battle unfold.
It's not looking great for Steve, again...
Mass Reforging
Gone are the days of reforging just 5 items at a time. With this update, you can now select any multiple of 5 for mass reforging, as long as you have enough charcoal! 😊
The reforging station will be busy!
The Hatchery is open for business
After much anticipation, The Hatchery is finally here—time to crack some eggs and see what surprises await!
Grab a nest and crack your egg!
Request Early End
You can now spend some gold to end your adventures early.
Also note the new updated adventure timeline!
There are several reasons you might want to do this. If you value items more than gold, this feature is perfect for you! Or maybe your adventures are set to end in a few hours, but you’d prefer to wrap them up before bed—why not finish early and start a new one to maximize your time?
Note that there is a minimum adventure time, currently set at 5 minutes, so you can’t request an early end until that time has passed. The amount of gold required will decrease as your hero progresses through the adventure.
New frontend architecture
We’ve upgraded the technical architecture of our game website by switching to SvelteKit. This new foundation offers a number of enhancements that will significantly improve your experience with the game.
You’ll notice smoother routing that’s more intuitive and faster navigation throughout the site. Additionally, our SEO has been greatly enhanced, meaning that when you share IOTA Heroes URLs on platforms like Discord and Twitter, they’ll now display proper descriptions and images, as shown below.
Discord cards when linking directly to a hero or game item.
Minor changes
Hero Market Past Sales
You can now view NFT Hero sales activity directly within the game, making it easier to track market trends.
Inventory item filters
Finding the right items in your inventory is now simpler than ever with improved filtering options.
Only display the items you want to see! The choice is persisted in the browser for your convenience :)
Lucky Loot indicator
The Lucky Loot table will play a bigger role moving forward, so you’ll never be left wondering if you got lucky! We’ve also updated the Lucky Loot table, and we’re confident you’ll be thrilled with some of the new items!
User and Item Search
You can now search for users and items, with plans to expand this feature to include heroes and possibly monsters. Clicking on an item will take you to a detailed page with information such as how many exist and who owns them.
When can I play?
⏰ Go Live: 4th of September 2024 at 20:00 CEST
Mark 4th of September 2024 at 20:00 CEST in your calendar. That is the time when we release the new game website the adventure can continue.
Wrapping up
We’ve been eagerly anticipating this moment, and we hope you’re just as excited! With our new home on IOTA EVM, you can expect even more exciting developments in Fortuvia in the future.
Thank you for being a valued part of our community. We’ll see you on IOTA EVM!
Join the Community
Discord: https://discord.gg/WC2S9AjuXY
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IOTAHeroes