Illuvium has reinstated its $ILV leaderboard rewards across Arena and Overworld modes, following the rollout of its new Unified Fuel system. The update, which took effect on April 3rd, introduces streamlined gameplay mechanics and a revamped economic structure that aims to make in-game resource management more predictable and accessible. With weekly leaderboard prize pools now exceeding $2,300 in value, the changes mark a significant development for the web3 game’s competitive and play-to-earn environment.

Illuvium Reintroduces $ILV Rewards

Illuvium $ILV Rewards

The cornerstone of the update is the introduction of the Unified Fuel system, which consolidates the previously used fuel types—Crypton, Hyperion, and Solon—into a single, simplified currency. This unified Fuel is now priced at a fixed rate of $0.01, set by the Illuvium DAO, in an effort to stabilize in-game expenditures and protect players from market volatility. The new system applies across most of Illuvium’s game modes and aims to improve the consistency of resource planning for players. The change also affects landholders in Illuvium Zero, who will now receive ETH payouts based on the volume of Fuel they burn relative to the overall player base.

All previous Fuel balances were migrated during the transition, with conversion ratios set to preserve each player’s purchasing power. In preparation for the update, the development team temporarily disabled Overworld Runs and closed the Fuel Exchange across all modes on February 28th. This allowed for a dedicated testing phase on the Sepolia Testnet, where the updated systems were evaluated and player feedback was collected. Overworld access was fully restored on March 28th with the release of patch v1.8.0.c, marking the completion of the integration process.

Illuvium Leaderboard

Arena Ranked Gauntlet and Overworld Bounty Hunt

With the new infrastructure in place, Illuvium officially resumed $ILV rewards on April 3rd. Weekly prize pools have been reintroduced in both the Arena’s Ranked Gauntlet and the Overworld’s Bounty Hunt Leaderboard, with 200 ILV allocated to each. Based on the current $ILV market value of approximately $11.78, this translates to a combined total of around $2,356 in weekly rewards per leaderboard.

Arena participants can earn ILV by ranking among the top 100 players in the Gauntlet mode. In addition, players have the opportunity to receive bonus Fuel during matches if they meet specific performance criteria, such as reaching at least Round 16 and maintaining a rating above 1200. These rewards are designed to encourage consistent gameplay while providing additional incentive for skilled players.

Introducing the Quadratic Correction System

A bi-weekly raffle system has also been introduced to supplement leaderboard rewards. Players who place within the top six of a qualifying Ranked Gauntlet match, provided they complete the match without surrendering, earn raffle tickets. Every two weeks, five winners are drawn to share a 200 ILV prize pool, with the top winner receiving 100 ILV and the remaining four receiving smaller allocations.

To ensure fairness, Illuvium has implemented a "Quadratic Correction System," which increases the likelihood of winning for players who keep all of their tickets on a single account. This system is designed to discourage the use of multiple accounts to manipulate the outcome and to maintain a balanced competitive environment.

Illuvium Axon

 Automated Drone Runs in Illuvium Overworld

The update also includes the launch of Automated Drone Runs in the Overworld, offering players a faster way to collect Illuvials without having to navigate the game map manually. These drones support both basic and high-tier collection strategies, allowing players to tailor their approach based on available resources and desired outcomes. Points earned from these drone-assisted captures contribute directly to the Bounty Hunt Leaderboard, with rarer Illuvials such as Holo or Dark Holo types providing higher score multipliers.

To facilitate the tracking and claiming of rewards, Illuvium is releasing a new Rewards Dashboard. This tool allows players to view and collect their earned ILV or Fuel across different game modes, with the option to select the preferred reward type. The first snapshot for leaderboard rewards was taken on April 9th, and the distribution process is expected to begin shortly thereafter.

Illuvium remains free to play and is currently available through the Epic Games Store. New players can register through Immutable Passport and immediately access gameplay features such as Arena Ranked Gauntlet and Overworld Drone Runs. Leaderboards reset every Thursday, providing players with regular opportunities to climb rankings and earn rewards based on their performance during each weekly cycle.

Illuvium Town Hall

Final Thoughts

Looking ahead, Illuvium is preparing to introduce additional features aimed at expanding competitive gameplay. A new Leviathan Gauntlet leaderboard is in development, designed to cater to high-stakes players seeking more challenging matches. An Illuvium Zero leaderboard is also set to go live soon, offering a weekly prize pool of 100 ILV for top-performing landholders. Furthermore, the long-anticipated Battle Pass system is expected to launch within the next two months, offering cosmetic upgrades, tournament entries, and bonus rewards.

To keep the community informed, the Illuvium team hosted a Town Hall event on April 10th. The session featured co-founder Kieran Warwick along with co-game directors Trevor and Steven, who discussed upcoming developments for the MMO-lite version of Overworld. Topics included the addition of multiplayer functionality, breach combat mechanics, and new ranger gear systems intended to enhance gameplay depth.

The return of $ILV rewards, combined with economic simplification and new earning mechanics, reflects Illuvium’s ongoing commitment to building a sustainable and engaging web3 gaming ecosystem. As development continues, the platform is positioning itself to offer a competitive yet accessible experience for players across various levels of participation.