Somnia Reveals August Gaming Updates

August 2025 was a month of significant activity for Somnia Gaming, with the community, developers, and players contributing to a dynamic ecosystem. Teams released new titles, creators maintained community engagement, and players actively participated across multiple games. Daily gameplay updates highlighted the platform’s continued growth and active user base.

Somnia Gaming Week

Somnia Gaming hosted its first official Gaming Week during August, featuring five titles: Maelstrom, Qrusader, Hive Invasion, Lucky Adventure Gambit (LAG), and Variance. The event was designed to reward gamers for active participation, reflecting Somnia’s focus on recognizing and rewarding players. The initiative attracted over 350 attendees, while Variance alone recorded more than 25 million in-game events across 2,000 unique accounts. Across all titles, the platform distributed over $8,000 in rewards, demonstrating the event’s scale and the community’s engagement.

Mini Games Hackathon - DoraHacks

In collaboration with DoraHacks, Somnia Gaming encouraged developers to create games using the Somnia stack. The hackathon drew more than 200 participants and resulted in over 80 games being submitted. Of these, 53 games qualified for prizes, highlighting both the creativity of the developer community and the growing interest in building on Somnia’s platform.

Somnia Reveals August Gaming Updates

New Game Releases

August saw the release of several new games across different platforms, offering a variety of experiences for players. Surviv Fun is a top-down multiplayer browser game that includes solo and team modes. Players must collect resources, survive hazards, and face zombies and looters, while features such as a map view accessible via the G key, teammate revival mechanics, and a competitive leaderboard provide additional engagement.

War Zone Warriors, a 2D battle shooter developed by Kult Games, is available on both mobile and PC, with strategy being a key factor in each match. Weirdo Ghost Gang, created by Manes LAB, is a web3-native project that blends art, fashion, and gaming under the concept “Outa the Box, Be a Weirdo.” The project has attracted a global community of collectors, artists, and musicians, formed partnerships with over 100 web2 brands across Asia, and launched co-branded merchandise and crossover campaigns.

Somnia Reveals August Gaming Updates

Playtests and NFT Mint Updates

Playtests and NFT activities were also a focus in August. The playtest for Netherak Demons was made available in the last week of the month and was exclusively accessible to NFT holders of the Sons of Evil collection. Variance announced a second playtest with new dungeons and gameplay perks following strong community support. The project also shared plans for an upcoming NFT mint on the Somnia mainnet, offering open access to all users while allowing Gold Ticket holders to mint for free. Details regarding the mint are expected to be shared soon.

Overall, August reinforced Somnia Gaming’s momentum within the web3 gaming ecosystem. Community engagement, developer participation, and the release of new titles contributed to steady growth, and the platform is expected to continue this trajectory in September with additional games, playtests, and events.