Wild Forest, the free-to-play PvP RTS game, has officially announced a major update to its Lord Staking System. In the coming weeks, the system will undergo gradual changes designed to provide long-term rewards to dedicated stakers.

These new features will include priority access to exclusive events, higher daily mint limits, the opportunity to earn $WF tokens through Castle leasing, and more. This update builds on the features hinted at when Wild Forest introduced Training Camps for Castles.

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What is Wild Forest?

Wild Forest is a free-to-play, web3-enabled, real-time strategy game reminiscent of classics like Warcraft and Starcraft. Built on the Ronin blockchain, players start with a small base, expand their territory, gather resources, and build troops to defeat opponents. Developer Zillion Whales recently introduced a new feature called Forge, which allowed players to convert their old beta assets into a resource known as Essence.

This resource was then used to acquire new items in the game's Forge Shop, which became available shortly after the official game launch. Since its soft launch in November 2023, Wild Forest has been progressively expanding its features. The game released its first NFTs on the Ronin blockchain in February 2024.

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New Lord Staking System Explained

The goal of the new Lord Staking System is to reward community members who stake for longer periods while removing rigid lock-in periods. Under the previous system, NFTs were locked for a set period of 90 days. In the updated version, players can stake and unstake their assets at any time. However, those who keep their assets staked for extended durations will unlock increasingly valuable rewards.

Immediate Benefits of Staking:

• Higher daily mint limits for staked Lords.
• Unlock premium Castle features such as Training Camps, Taverns, Recruitment Camps, and Campfires, depending on the Lord's rarity.
• Increased Shard and Gold bonuses from the Battle Pass.
• Early access to pre-sales of limited-edition Units.
• Priority access to exclusive events and NFT sales.

In addition to these immediate benefits, stakers who maintain long-term commitments can unlock more substantial rewards.

Long-Term Staking Benefits:

• Castle Leasing: Stakers can lease their Castles to other players, earning $WF tokens.
• Reputation Boost: Extended staking results in a significant reputation boost within the Wild Forest ecosystem.
• DAO Voting Power: Longer staking durations will increase a player's voting influence within the game’s decentralized autonomous organization (DAO).
• Lord Guilds: Over time, Lord stakers may form exclusive guilds to participate in a Guild league. The size and rank of these guilds will depend on the length of staking and the rarity of the staked Lords.

New Lord Staking System Coming to Wild Forest

Staking Streak Bonuses

To further incentivize long-term staking, Wild Forest will introduce a system of staking streak bonuses. Players who stake their NFTs daily will build a streak, unlocking enhanced rewards over time. Initially, players will access 100% of the available features after staking for 30 days. Continued staking will unlock further bonuses, reaching up to 200% of rewards after nine months.

Some specific streak bonuses include:

• Increased daily mint limits for Lords.
• Larger Shard and Gold bonuses through the Battle Pass.
• Faster training times in Training Camps.
• Discounts on Unit prices in the Tavern.
• Better drop rates for Units from Recruitment Camps.
• Greater priority for future events and NFT sales.

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Transitioning to the New Staking System

While Wild Forest phases in the new staking system, current stakers will retain 100% access to all existing features. During this period, any existing staking streaks will continue to accumulate, allowing players to benefit from the new bonus system once it goes live.

Stakers are encouraged to maintain their positions to "maximize [their] rewards and gain a 90-day head start" on the new features set to launch in early October. The development team has shared a schedule for the rollout of the new features:

• Taverns are expected to go live this week.
• Recruitment Camps and Campfires will be introduced in early October.
• Streak bonuses will be implemented by the end of October.
• Castle Leasing, a highly anticipated feature, is slated for release in November.

Staking Streak Bonuses

$WF Token Community Round

For those who have staked Lord NFTs for over 30 days, Wild Forest has announced a reward opportunity as part of the $600k Community Round. Players who have maintained a 90-day streak will receive a larger allocation as a reward for their commitment. Even those newer to staking can participate, as additional allocations may be granted based on individual streaks. Further details on the Community Round and the $WF token’s Token Generation Event (TGE) will be shared soon.

Final Thoughts

Wild Forest’s overhaul of the Lord Staking System marks a significant step towards rewarding player loyalty and fostering long-term community engagement. With flexible staking, exclusive bonuses, and the opportunity to earn $WF tokens, the new system provides a compelling incentive for both existing and new players to participate in the game’s evolving ecosystem.

More updates are expected in the coming weeks as Wild Forest continues to roll out these features. For those eager to dive deeper into the world of Wild Forest, comprehensive information is available on their website, also you can follow them on Twitter, and join their Discord.

Source: playtoearn.com