Web3-powered rogue-like RPG Freya: The Starfall have announced that they will enter closed beta on May 24, with an initial two-week period set to award $100,000 USD in prizes.
This initial closed beta period, titled CBT-A, will see the core Adventure Mode become available for the first time. In this mode, players assemble a squad of mercenaries and run through a gauntlet of enemies, with random gear, skills, talents and more set to make every run an engaging one.
Access Keys – required to take part in the closed beta – are available now, priced at 3,000 $FREYA tokens and 50 $USDC, though budding participants can try their luck at acquiring a free key via the game’s socials.
Key Insights
- Freya: The Starfall will enter closed beta on May 24
- $100,000 in prizes will be available for participants
- The squad-based Adventure Mode will be playable for the first time
- Access Keys for the closed beta are now available to purchase for 3,000 $FREYA and 50 $USDC.
- A limited number of Access Keys are available for free via the game’s socials
What is Freya: The Starfall?
Freya: The Starfall is an upcoming multiplayer roguelike RPG, powered by the $FREYA token, and available on PC.
Developed by Japanese firm Rosentica, players assemble a squad of characters before facing waves of enemies in the Starfall Festival through turn-based JRPG-style battles. Each victory yields gear, skills, talents and more, with each run presenting new challenges to players as they level-up their characters in this gacha-based experience.
The game has been brought to life by a team of top-tier artists, including Sangsoo Jeong – infamous for his work with Riot Games for League of Legends, and with Blizzard for the Diablo franchise.
AI is at the heart of Freya: The Starfall, with its “living world and evolving narrative” powered by the latest artificial intelligence technology. Stories, events and encounters are procedurally-generated, and both characters and factions are effectively AI agents, with personalities that evolve to navigate towards their intended goals.
What can I expect in the closed beta?
The CBT-A closed beta test of Freya: The Starfall will see Adventure Mode open up to players for the first time. This mode sees players assemble a squad of unique AI-powered characters – each with 4 random combat skills and 5 random attributes – to take on wave after wave of enemies.
Battles take place in typical turn-based JRPG fashion, where positioning, strategic planning and tactical nous will be key to victory. Each wave you complete sees your squad earn rewards, gather XP, and grow ever more powerful – with bigger and better rewards the further you’re able to go.
The $FREYA token is central to this experience. $FREYA is used to modify and upgrade character traits, beliefs and abilities – which could be key to extending your runs and receiving bigger rewards. Holders of $FREYA can also vote on future game developments, with staking facilities allowing for a share of game revenue to be distributed to players as well.
Participants in the closed beta are competing for a share of $100,000 in prizes. These will be distributed as follows:
- 1st Place: $30,000 USDC
- 2nd-3rd: $10,000 USDC
- 4th-10th: $3,000 USDC
- Top 50%: $100 USDC
All closed beta players will also receive Starlight Points based on their ranking – a currency which is rumoured to be key to the game’s future plans.
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