What’s Coming to Wild Forest in Q1 2025?
Wild Forest is kicking off 2025 with a packed schedule of updates aimed at enhancing gameplay, expanding its ecosystem, and introducing exciting new features. Among the highlights are leaderboard changes, new game modes like Expeditions and PvE, and the launch of a new Unit called Inker.
Planned Updates for Q1 2025
The Wild Forest team has shared a comprehensive roadmap for Q1, including:
- Leaderboard Rework: Fixes, rebalances, and $WF token rewards for top divisions.
- New Game Modes: PvE, Expeditions, Private Battles, and Tournament support.
- Unit Fragments Redemption and Open Minting: Use $WF tokens to mint new Units like Inker.
- Gameplay Enhancements: Perk re-rolls, faster Unit production, and Unit rental options.
- Trophy Road and Battle Pass Reworks: Changes to improve progression and balance.
- DAO Voting System: Empowering players with decision-making capabilities.
- Technical Improvements: Game engine updates to reduce lag and improve stability.
January Updates
New Inker Unit
The new Unit, Inker, will debut as a counter to Flying Units, enabling fresh strategies. Players can mint Inker using 20 Unit Fragments starting January 17th, gaining exclusive early access before its addition to the Battle Pass on January 27th.
Miny Unit & Token Utility
The new Miny unit serves as a utility for Wild Forest tokens, addressing the current oversupply of units. To mint a Miny, players must use Wild Forest tokens, which helps regulate unit availability and maintain a balanced economy.
Leaderboard Fixes & Matchmaking Adjustments
Adjustments have been made to matchmaking, ensuring fairer battles by preventing weaker players from facing significantly stronger opponents.
Additionally, Division 1 rewards have been enhanced, while Division 3 rewards have been slightly reduced in response to community feedback.
Anti-Bot Measures
The development team continues to implement strategies to combat bots, frequently banning suspicious accounts to ensure a fair gaming environment.
February Updates
Expeditions: A New Gameplay Mechanic
Expeditions will allow players to send units on missions to collect rare resources. However, units risk being permanently lost during these high-risk missions. This feature serves as a burn mechanism to control unit supply while rewarding players with valuable crafting materials.
Battle Pass Overhaul
The battle pass system is being revamped to introduce fresh daily missions and improved rewards. Players can expect more engaging objectives and potentially better incentives for premium pass holders.
Ambassador Program & Creator Initiatives
Content creators and community members can participate in an improved ambassador program, allowing for better integration and opportunities within the game’s ecosystem.
March Updates
Elixir Crafting & Ingredient Collection
Players will be able to use resources gathered during Expeditions to craft elixirs. The exact function of these crafted items remains undisclosed but is expected to enhance gameplay mechanics.
Perk Reroll System
Currently, legendary and mystic units have fixed perks, but the upcoming update will introduce a reroll system. This allows players to spend Wild Forest tokens to alter unit perks, further incentivizing token utility and controlling supply-demand balance.
April Updates
Private Battles & Tournament Support
A long-awaited feature, private battles, will enable friends and community members to host their own matches. Additionally, tournament support will allow organized competitions, potentially fostering an esports scene within Wild Forest.
Lord Rental System
A new system will enable players to rent Lords, providing access to premium content without requiring a direct purchase. The mechanics behind this system are yet to be detailed.
Token Economy & Future Outlook
The developers are prioritizing sustainable token utility to maintain in-game economy balance. Rather than rushing a token exchange listing, the team is focusing on creating genuine in-game demand through gameplay enhancements and burn mechanisms.
For further insights, the full announcement is available in the Wild Forest Discord (January 21 update).
Conclusion
These updates mark significant steps toward improving gameplay balance and economic sustainability in Wild Forest. Stay tuned for further updates and community discussions.
