Fracture Labs Introduces Play-to-Earn Features in Decimated
Developer Fracture Labs has integrated play-to-earn mechanics into the early access version of their PvPvE survival RPG, Decimated. Here’s your guide to starting your journey and earning $DIO tokens!
How to Get Started with Play-to-Earn in Decimated
To embark on your play-to-earn adventure, you must own an avatar NFT from the exclusive Death Valley collection, which was minted this past summer on the Solana network. You can purchase this NFT on Magic Eden, where the current floor price is 0.128 $SOL. Owning a Death Valley NFT not only grants you early access to the game but also allows you to participate in airdrop tournaments and stake your NFT for additional APR on $DIO. It also provides in-game advantages and early access to website features.
Once you acquire the NFT, join the official Discord server to verify your wallet in the #collabland-join channel. This will provide access to a private channel for NFT holders, where you can request a game key by submitting your wallet address, email, and Discord username. Following this, you’ll need to create a game wallet or connect an existing one to the closed beta version of the game’s website to officially start earning $DIO.
Earning $DIO Tokens
Earning $DIO is straightforward: accumulate points to climb up daily and weekly leaderboards. You earn points by completing various missions and defeating enemy players and NPCs in the expansive post-apocalyptic world. Be cautious, as killing friendly NPCs or players from your faction can lead to a loss of points, adding an element of risk during battles.
Leaderboard Categories
Players can compete in four categories on the daily and weekly leaderboards:
- Scavengers: Points are earned by collecting rare loot.
- Executioners: Points are awarded for completing time-sensitive missions that involve eliminating targets.
- Predators: Points are accumulated through PvP kills.
- Reapers: Points come from defeating enemy NPCs.
Players ranking in the top five in any category can earn rewards from the $DIO token pool.
Recent Updates and Future Prospects
As part of the lead-up to the play-to-earn launch, developers have rolled out several updates to enrich the gaming experience. Notable updates include:
- A new map and compass system
- Enhanced vehicle handling
- Introduction of a faction system for character choices (human citizen, cyborg cop, or marauder)
- A new server based in Singapore for improved gameplay for players in the APAC region
In anticipation of the upcoming open alpha launch, expected in December, players can look forward to free-to-play options on the Epic Games Store. An in-game marketplace for trading items is also on the horizon, allowing players to swap loot, weapons, and skins using $DIO. A mobile version is planned for the future.
What is Decimated?
Decimated is a survival RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world where players can choose to be human citizens, cyborg cops, or wasteland criminals. The game features intense third-person PvPvE gameplay within a massive open world created using Unreal Engine 5. Players scavenge for essential resources while navigating dangers from opposing players and hostile NPCs such as raiders and robots.
Each gameplay session poses real risks; defeat in battle can mean losing valuable loot, forcing players to respawn with limited items. Finding safehouses to store important items and serve as respawn points is critical for survival.
Although Decimated has been under development since 2018, the first three years focused on creating a pre-alpha demo. In late 2021, Fracture Labs gained financial support, raising $4.1 million and receiving an Epic MegaGrant, which accelerated the development process. Now, players can enjoy a closed alpha version of the game, diving into its thrilling play-to-earn mechanics.