TL;DR
- Survival Mode introduces a new endurance challenge where defeated cards enter a cooldown period, limiting their use in other battles until the season ends or cooldown expires.
- SPS Rewards Only can be earned in this mode, with the SPS pool filling up over time to provide more rewards as the season progresses.
- Reworked Leaderboards reward the top 100 players with Glint, incentivizing strategic gameplay and long-term commitment to the community.
Splinterlands has just launched its exciting new feature, Survival Mode, which challenges players to test their endurance like never before. In this high-stakes mode, once a player’s card is defeated, it enters a cooldown period and becomes unavailable for use in any other battles until the cooldown expires or the season ends. This adds a layer of strategy, as players must carefully consider when and how to deploy their strongest cards to maximize their chances of success.
One key change with this new mode is that only SPS (Splintershards) can be earned during Survival Mode. This ensures that the rewards are focused on those who are truly committed to the ecosystem. Glint rewards, however, are currently available only in Modern and Wild formats, leaving Survival Mode focused on long-term players who choose to engage in this endurance challenge. The SPS pool is expected to gradually refill, with players noticing SPS rewards becoming available as they hit higher ratings.
Key Community Changes: Survivor Mindset & Long-Term Engagement
As part of the launch, Splinterlands has reworked its leaderboard system, which now rewards the top 100 players with Glint. This rework not only offers rewards but also encourages players to engage deeply with the ecosystem. The emphasis is on long-term commitment, and players who consistently hold and grow their Hive Power (HP) are more likely to see rewards, fostering a sustainable and active community.
The rules of engagement also include a shift towards investor mentality. Players who extract all their rewards without reinvesting into the Hive ecosystem may find themselves ineligible for certain prizes. This is a deliberate move to cultivate deeper investment in the community.
Splinterlands and Crypto’s Endurance Challenge
For players hoping to avoid accidental use of their Modern or Wild deck in Survival Mode, a simple workaround has been introduced: custom sets. By creating a deck specifically for Survival Mode and unflagging it, players can ensure that their other decks remain safe and ready for other modes without interfering with their endurance challenge efforts.
Splinterlands has made it clear that Survival Mode is about more than just gameplay, it’s about encouraging community members to hold and grow their Hive Power, strengthening the overall ecosystem. As the SPS pool fills and rewards balance out, this new challenge is set to transform both player strategies and their engagement with the broader crypto world.
