We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: our latest build has successfully met all of our internal benchmarks and requirements for the Q1 Public Alpha release! This marks a significant milestone in our development journey and we’re now in the final stages of preparation. The last steps ahead involve signing the code to ensure its integrity and security, followed by listing the Web2 version on Steam. We are waiting for final steam approval at which point we will activate our developer page and Moon Tropica will become available to the public. In the meantime, make an account so you’re ready to get in on the action.
The team has been hard at work squashing the majority of playability bugs that were standing in the way of our public release and we’re feeling more confident that ever about our public release.
Here’s a rundown of the key improvements we’ve tackled:
- Server Optimizations
Smoother, more reliable connections for a seamless experience. This includes different servers in a variety of geolocations. - Collider Revisions
Refined physics interactions to eliminate clipping issues. - Inventory Adjustments
Streamlined systems for better usability and fewer glitches. - Runtime Improvements
Enhanced performance to keep the game running faster and more efficiently.
Along side fixing these notable issues we have added some epic features for the early players!
Weapon Additions
- Candlestick Boomerangs: Bullish – When hit with this green wick your character will have uncontrollable speed, making every step crucial to staying alive. Bearish – When attacked with the red wick your character will slow to a near halt and be unable to roll, Bear market vibes yo.
- Portal Gun: Allows players to create two interconnected portals, enabling instant travel between them. This weapon can be used for strategic mobility, ambushes, escapes, or creative playstyles. Only one Portal Loop can be created per gun.
- Thunderclap: Unleashes a continuous stream of electricity that damages and stuns enemies in its path. With its visually dynamic animations and high tactical utility, this weapon is designed to disrupt enemy movements and control the battlefield.
- Zuka: Zuka is a powerful, celestial weapon that channels lunar energy to launch three crescent-shaped projectiles into the sky. These projectiles rain down on a targeted area, dealing devastating damage and creating a visually stunning spectacle.
Game Mode Addition: King of the Hill
In King of the Hill, there’s a single, central objective: a marked zone which both side fight to dominate. The goal is to capture and hold this area against the opposition.
How it Works
Players must enter the control zone and remain there long enough to “capture” it, a timer counts as they remain in the zone. When an enemy is present in the zone, the timer stalls until one side is eliminated or driven out.
Origin
The name “King of the Hill” comes from the childhood game where one person stands at the top of a hill and others try to knock them off to take their place. In video games, it’s less about a literal hill and more about a strategic hotspot that becomes the focal point of combat.
Game Mode: Palm Rush
Players need to collect as many points as they can before the time runs out, or until the score limit is reached. Players can get points by getting eliminations, assists, and dealing damage. Players can collect Palm Stars (+100) that sporadically spawn throughout the match.
How it Works
Three Palm Stars spawn every 30 seconds around the map and bounce around waiting to be collected. If they are not collected, they will despawn once the next Palm Stars spawn.
The first team to score 2500 points wins!
What’s Next?
After the Public Alpha wraps up, we’re setting our sights on launching a significantly enhanced version of Moon Tropica later this year. This next iteration will be a major step forward, featuring a sleek, fully refined user interface designed for intuitive and immersive gameplay that will be compatible with mass adoption. On top of that, we’re integrating high-level Web3 functionality on BNB Chain, unlocking blockchain interactions, enhanced player ownership and a richer, more refined experience.
Upcoming Catalysts
Prize Pools
As the crypto markets continue to grow in volume and liquidity, we’re gearing up to roll out exciting tournaments, guided by key metrics like trading volume and revenue from the CAH token. These events will bring the thrill of game nights to life, offering fans a chance to showcase their skills and earn rewards in a fun, competitive atmosphere. It’s all about building a vibrant community where talent pays off.
Social Island
MT Island is a space where players can sharpen their skills, link up with others and access new features within Moon Tropica. Here’s what to expect:
- Practice Areas: Test weapons, mechanics and movement without the pressure of live matches.
- Hangout Spots: Meet other players, form squads, or just explore.
- Marketplace Access: Trade, buy and sell directly from Social Island.
- Arcade Zone – Play mini games for fun or rewards between matches.
Social Island isn’t a lobby, it’s an extension of the world that adds more to do and gives the CAHmunity more reasons to connect and chill.
Streamer Involvement
Moon Tropica has always been about bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3. We’re not here to stay in our own lane, we are here to merge worlds and bring new gamers into crypto.
That’s why we’re actively building real relationships with gaming streamers from every corner of the internet. No matter the platform, no matter the audience! If they’re shaping gaming culture, we are looking forward to breaking bread.
Mass appeal is the mission.
– Winston Graham
Sponsorships. Collaborations. Full send.
Web3’s potential isn’t realized by remaining a specialized corner of the internet, it thrives when it becomes irresistible to the masses, drawing in people in from all areas. At Moon Tropica, we’re committed to making that vision a reality by building something so compelling that it becomes the gateway for widespread adoption. Our goal is to create a platform that not only showcases the power of Web3 but also makes it accessible, exciting, and essential for new Web3 gamers. With every step we take, the future grows brighter for our CAHmunity. We are a passionate, growing collective united by the promise of what lies ahead.