Pixels Online has released its Chapter 3 update, which introduces Union-based gameplay designed to encourage collaboration, competition, and strategic resource management. Players can now join one of three Unions, contribute to their Union’s Hearth, and compete for rewards while interacting with various crafting and collection systems. The update focuses on rewarding active participation, allowing players to influence the outcome of each session through deposits, sabotage, and Offerings.
Choosing a Union and Switching Between Factions
To join a Union, players must visit the Hearth Hall building, previously known as Pixels HQ. The three available Unions are Wildgroves, which emphasizes harmony with the land, Seedwrights, who focus on shaping the land with intention, and Reapers, who pursue success through sacrifice. Players who wish to switch Unions can purchase a Harvest Union Changer from the Hearth Halls Chamber Shop. This tool allows a Union change once every 48 hours, providing flexibility for players who want to explore different strategies.
Yieldstones: Core Resources for Union Progress
Yieldstones are central to the new Union gameplay. Each Union has its own type of Yieldstone, which comes in five tiers with varying point values. Players can deposit Yieldstones into their Union’s Hearth to increase their Union’s progress or use rival Yieldstones to sabotage opposing Unions. Yieldstones are non-tradable and must be acquired through in-game activities, making participation and strategy key components of the system.
How to Collect Yieldstones
Players can obtain Yieldstones by completing tasks on their Taskboard via the Infinifunnel in their home. Additionally, Yield Reactors can be applied to Yieldstone Presses, which are placed on NFT lands, to generate Yieldstones. Yield Reactors themselves can be crafted using recipes bought from Lucia at the Hearth Halls Chamber Shop or purchased from other players. Crafting requires five rare items obtained through high-level activities, including Mirage Eggs from Coops, Ashnuts from Trees, Gloomshards from Mines, Sunblooms from Crops, and PearlySwirls from Ponds.
Yieldstone Presses and Land Placement
The Yieldstone Press is a new industry type that produces Yieldstones while providing 7,000 Discoverability Points. Placement is restricted by land size, with small lands supporting up to two presses and large lands supporting up to four. The type of Yieldstone produced is determined by the Union assigned to the land. Presses cannot be placed on Specks and are currently non-tradable. This system allows players to manage resource generation strategically across their NFT holdings.
Strengthening the Hearth with Offerings
Offerings can be used to enhance a Union’s Hearth or defend it from sabotage. Power Offerings increase Hearth power, while Defense Offerings protect against attacks from rival Unions. Players must submit Offerings before a timer expires; successful contributions level up the Hearth, while failure results in a potential level decrease or no change. The system encourages coordinated activity within Unions to maintain progress and secure advantages.
Tracking Progress Through the Hearth Manager
The Hearth Manager provides a detailed overview of Union activity, including deposits, sabotages, Offerings, production rates, and overall progress. Players can monitor their Union’s status and adjust their strategy accordingly. This tool serves as a central hub for players to track contributions and measure performance against other Unions.
Rewards and Leaderboards
Each session continues until a Union reaches 100% Hearth Health. Rewards are distributed based on individual contributions, with the first-place Union receiving 70% of the rewards pool, the second-place Union receiving 30%, and the third-place Union receiving starter Yieldstones for the next session. Leaderboards track activity and point accumulation for each Union, emphasizing the importance of consistent participation. The rewards pool resets at the beginning of each new session and grows in proportion to total player activity.
Completing Game Quests
Game quests remain an important feature in Chapter 3, guiding players through Yieldstone acquisition and the use of Offerings. Players are encouraged to interact with NPCs such as Albus, Lucia, and, for landowners, Mitchell. Completing these quests ensures smooth access to crafting and resource systems, allowing players to optimize their gameplay experience.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the Unions in Pixels Online Chapter 3?
There are three Unions: Wildgroves, Seedwrights, and Reapers. Each Union has a unique focus and provides different Yieldstones for Hearth progression.
How do Yieldstones work?
Yieldstones are resources used to strengthen a Union’s Hearth or sabotage rival Unions. Each Union has its own Yieldstone type, and they come in five tiers with varying point values. Yieldstones cannot be traded.
How can players get Yieldstones?
Players can obtain Yieldstones by completing Taskboard objectives or using Yield Reactors on Yieldstone Presses. Yield Reactors can be crafted with recipes purchased in-game or bought from other players.
What is a Yieldstone Press?
A Yieldstone Press is a new industry type that generates Yieldstones on NFT lands. The number of presses depends on land size, and the Yieldstone type corresponds to the Union assigned to the land.
What are Offerings and how do they affect the Hearth?
Offerings can boost the Hearth’s power or defend it against sabotage. They must be submitted before a timer expires, and successful contributions level up the Hearth, while failure may reduce its level.
How are rewards distributed?
Rewards are allocated based on contribution. The first-place Union receives 70% of the pool, the second-place Union receives 30%, and the third-place Union receives starter Yieldstones for the next session. Only active contributors earn rewards.
Can players switch Unions?
Yes. Players can change Unions using a Harvest Union Changer purchased from the Hearth Halls Chamber Shop, with a cooldown of 48 hours between changes.
