Hamster Kombat, a popular tap-to-earn game on Telegram, has concluded its highly anticipated Season 1 by taking a snapshot of all player data for its HMSTR token airdrop. The game’s large community eagerly awaited the end of the season, as they see this as pivotal.
However, what was expected to be a celebration has been marred by widespread dissatisfaction as the majority of players were disqualified from receiving the tokens they had spent months working toward.
Hamster Kombat Enters Interlude Season as it Prepares for Season 2
With the completion of the snapshot, Hamster Kombat has now entered what the developers are calling the “Interlude Season.” This phase, which serves as a transition between Season 1 and the official launch of Season 2, aims to keep players engaged while the team finalizes updates and prepares for the official release of the HMSTR token.
“The game does not end with the snapshot. We are now entering Hamster Kombat’s Interlude Season! […] Participating in the Interlude and farming diamonds will give you an advantage that will come in handy in the upcoming season!” The team explained this on their official X (Twitter) page.
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Despite the developers’ efforts to generate excitement for this new season, the ongoing airdrop controversy continues to overshadow the game’s future prospects. The controversy erupted when some of the crypto community members revealed that nearly 63% of players had been disqualified from receiving their HMSTR tokens.
Players believed that accumulating Points Per Hour (PPH) was the primary requirement for the airdrop. However, just before the snapshot, a last-minute rule change introduced an “anti-cheat” system, which disqualified players based on key collection instead.
For many in the community, this disqualification felt like a betrayal. Players who had invested time and effort into increasing their PPH were suddenly disqualified without warning. Meanwhile, some players who used multiple accounts and key generators remained eligible for the airdrop.
“There are a lot of people who got banned without cheating. Hamster Kombat, you need to address this situation; you have made some wrong decisions for the community,” a crypto community member tweeted.
Adding to the controversy is speculation about the value of the HMSTR token once it officially launches. Players have expressed concerns that the token’s listing price might be set at $0.01, leading to disappointment over potential returns.
This is not the first controversy to affect Hamster Kombat’s HMSTR airdrop. BeInCrypto reported that the game faced significant backlash when the team postponed the airdrop from its original date in July due to operational challenges.
Further issues arose when Binance announced Hamster Kombat as the 58th project on its Launchpool platform. While the listing initially generated excitement, it quickly became a source of contention within the community.
Some players felt that the project was not ready for such a large platform. Meanwhile, others pointed out that the tap-to-earn model and frequent delays raised concerns about the project’s sustainability.
Hamster Kombat’s Bold Vision for Season 2 and Beyond
Despite the ongoing controversies and player dissatisfaction, the Hamster Kombat team remains committed to the project. The developers have expressed confidence in their roadmap and continue to push forward with plans for the launch of the HMSTR token, which will start on September 26, according to the schedule. The airdrop farming period will begin a week earlier, on September 19, allowing users to accumulate tokens through Binance Launchpool.
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The team has also shared ambitious plans for Season 2, which will include a major expansion of the game. They envision Hamster Kombat growing from a single game into a full-fledged gaming platform, offering players multiple games to choose from.
“This begins the transformation of Hamster Kombat from a game into a gaming platform, similar to how Valve moved on from launching cult-status games to Steam, the largest game marketplace for PCs. […] The goal of the first season is to reward all active players based on their achievements. Rewards will get more competitive in the second season as they’re intended for the most active players only. […] We continue executing our roadmap and are fully committed to delivering a record-breaking drop,” the Hamster Kombat team elaborated to BeInCrypto.
