Hamster Kombat, the largest tap-to-earn crypto game on Telegram, has announced that its first season of in-game rewards will end on September 20, paving the way for the highly anticipated launch of its native HMSTR token and an airdrop. With over 94 million active players in the last month, Hamster Kombat is one of the most-played Telegram games, making this token launch a major event in the crypto gaming space.
In an in-game update, the Hamster Kombat team confirmed that all player achievements up until September 20 will be converted into HMSTR tokens. The game encourages players to maximize their in-game progress by stating, “Hurry up to level up before the cutoff.” The token allocation will be based on players’ performance, which was outlined in previous updates from the team.
On September 26, Hamster Kombat will officially launch its HMSTR token on The Open Network (TON), accompanied by an airdrop for eligible players. A snapshot of player earnings and status will be taken at 6 PM UTC on September 20, marking the end of the first season. Fans can expect a second season of in-game rewards following the token airdrop, ensuring continued engagement in the game.
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With Hamster Kombat boasting over 300 million total players to date, this launch is one of the most anticipated events in the crypto gaming community. However, there are growing concerns about potential technical challenges. TON experienced downtime in August during a smaller token airdrop, raising fears that the massive Hamster Kombat airdrop could strain the network.
TON Core developers have acknowledged these concerns, noting that both the HMSTR token launch and the Catizen (CATI) token drop, also happening on September 20, may cause “technical pressures” on the network.
Here are key dates to watch: September 20, End of Hamster Kombat’s Season 1, with token allocations based on player progress. September 26; Launch of the HMSTR token on The Open Network (TON) and airdrop claim.
