It has been a long time coming.

Guild of Guardians was first reported by BitPinas in June 2021 and has reached over 1 million pre-registered players. This much-anticipated web3 game officially launched globally on May 15, 2024.

To celebrate the launch, Immutable Games is kicking off with a $1 million campaign where players can get a portion of this simply by playing Guild of Guardians’ debut season.

Where to Download Guild of Guardians

The game can be downloaded via the App Store or Google Play Store: https://www.guildofguardians.com/

What is Guild of Guardians

Developed by Mineloader and published by Immutable, Guild of Guardians is a mobile roguelike squad RPG where players summon Guardians, join a guild, and protect its universe, a mythical land called Elderym.

Since 2021, Immutable and the Guild of Guardians social channels have posted multiple sneak peeks and dev updates on the game’s progress. The result is a high-quality game with graphics comparable to flagship web2 games and mechanics that players will find interesting. 

Unlike idle games of old, players need to evolve their strategies and make swift decisions as levels get increasingly difficult in Guild of Guardians.

The game is designed to be a highly social experience, and Guild of Guardians’ V2 will introduce further updates to raiding, crafting, and trading.

How to Play Guild of Guardians

Basics

Players must complete each dungeon where they can earn resources and progress. The dungeons have different challenges and are not exactly the same.

At some key locations in each dungeon, players can rest, heal or revive their Guardians, or buy merchandise. Gear can be bought and crafted in the inventory.

Making the Guardians Stronger

Guardians level up and can be equipped with stronger equipment to become more powerful. This will be important, especially for more difficult dungeons.

When you summon duplicate Guardians, you can burn them to enhance and make them stronger.

Finally, Ascension is when you convert the Guardian into an NFT, making it not just more powerful but also tradeable to other players or within the game’s ecosystem.

Rewards System

As a web3 game, Guild of Guardians naturally has a player rewards system. One feature is the early adopter program, where gamers who start playing today will partake in the $1 million rewards campaign. This is discussed in more detail later in this article.

Blockchain Integrations

While gamers can play Guild of Guardians without touching its web3 elements, the game shines because of its blockchain integration, which includes the following components:

• $GOG Token: Players can earn $GOG tokens through leaderboard challenges and in-game activities. The token has various utilities, such as participating in web3 crafting systems, buying NFTs in secondary sales, and future NFT primary sales.
• NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens): Players can purchase, earn, and trade in-game assets as NFTs. These digital assets can be transferred or traded on secondary marketplaces, verified on the blockchain.

These web3 elements are not required to enjoy the game fully. Players can still enjoy the game for free or via traditional in-app purchases if preferred.

Playtime – First Impressions

I have been waiting for this game since 2021. In fact, I participated in the Founder Sale, where ultra-early players could purchase heroes (Guardians) and Guilds. I haven’t connected those to my playtime yet as I want a vanilla experience.

I wanted to know how friendly this is to free-to-play and web2 players. After the introductory story, you are immediately thrown into the battlefield, first with just one Guardian, and then two. This acts as the game’s tutorial mode as it slowly introduces the player to the mechanics and other features.

Every dungeon is harder than the previous one. If you repeat an earlier dungeon, there will be new mechanics such as the enemy having buffs that you choose. For example, enemies can have greater shields at the beginning or your team cannot use abilities in the first second of the match. Conversely, you get buffs as well, which are more powerful than the standard ones you can get randomly on your first try in the dungeon.

Do this progressively and each time you visit an earlier dungeon will get easier.

I am not a fan of completely idle games, and so I would classify Guild of Guardians as a semi-idle RPG. Why? Because if you do not use the Guardians’ abilities, you will lose the match.

This is not a game you will just breeze through or watch your characters play while you do other tasks. It still demands your attention, especially in the dungeon. The right placement of characters and timing of unleashing your ultimates are critical, especially during boss fights.

Celebrating the Launch with a $1 Million Prize Pool

To celebrate the global launch, Guild of Guardians is offering a $1 million prize pool as exclusive rewards to early adopters and active community members.

The in-game event, called “Age of the Dread,” includes multiple competitive challenges with prizes:

Age of Dread Event Details

Endless Leaderboard Challenge

• Compete in daily runs to maximize points and climb the leaderboard.
• Weekly rewards will be available to top performers, culminating in a grand prize at the end of the event.

Arena & Boss Rush Challenge

• Claim a share of the remaining prizes by tackling daily runs.
• Secure a top position among other players.

Prize Schedule

• Week 1: $10,000 worth of Ascendent Seals
• Week 2: $20,000 worth of Ascendent Seals, $10,000 worth of Ascendent Seals + NFTs, $15,000 worth of Ascendent Seals + NFTs
• Week 3: $50,000 worth of $GOG, $20,000 worth of $GOG + NFTs, $50,000 worth of $GOG + NFTs
• Week 4: $660,000 worth of $GOG, $125,000 worth of $GOG + NFTs, $125,000 worth of $GOG + NFTs

How to be eligible for the Prize Pool

• Players must log in using the Immutable Passport.
• Rewards are distributed after May 12th.
• Participation is subject to verification.

What is the Immutable Passport?

This facilitates the integration of Guild of Guardians’ web3 features, making it easy for traditional gamers to start playing blockchain games without hurdles.

Who Developed Guild of Guardians

The game is developed by Mineloader, which has developed or co-developed many triple-A games, including various games in the Final Fantasy franchise, such as Final Fantasy VI Remake and Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, The Division 2, and The Last of Us Part I.

Meanwhile, publisher Immutable is one of the pioneer organizations in blockchain games, with a team including industry veterans Justin Hulog (Riot Games) and Chris Clay (Wizards of the Coast).

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