Six months following the release of JRPG Seekers of Tokane, the Aurory team has started rolling out its most significant and anticipated game update yet, the Citrine patch.

While Citrine entails a more general improvement to the game, it also introduces completely new features, including a new roguelite element set in the Everlasting Chained Lands. This is accompanied by a revamped player progression system that emphasises tactical dynamic gameplay, where players will gain more rewards for taking higher risks, but also paying a higher price for their mistakes. 

Other exciting Citrine updates include 

• Neftie Squads – Players are now limited to a maximum of three Nefties characters, requiring more strategic gameplay. Prime Neftie holders get a Neftie companion that follows them around and can learn new abilities.
• Seeker’s Compass – A navigation tool to help players explore the vast Lands more easily.
• Consumables – Players can purchase consumables from the new merchant NPC, Akash, to add more strategy to Blitz battles and squad management.
• Land Portal Overhaul – Players can choose which environment to explore and return to previous areas. Completing objectives unlocks additional levels for a crystal fee. Upon completing a land, players can choose to continue exploring for bigger rewards or return to the village with their loot.

As Aurory executive producer Johnny Campeau commented, “Citrine is definitely our most ambitious update we’ve ever done. What the team managed to include in this patch is insane. There are so many new features that it’s a completely new gaming experience. I can’t wait to hear the community stories, and see their reactions as they get to experience it all for the first time.”

“The integration of these new features represents a significant stride towards our vision of delivering a premier web3 gaming experience. We take pride in our steadfast dedication to innovation and delivery, setting a precedent within the web3 gaming landscape,” added Aurory co-founder Paul Vadillo.

In November 2023, Aurory launched its creature battler Seekers of Tokane including features such as full Blitz Battle, opening of the Blanche portal, and avatar customization. Since then, the team has increasingly been focusing on the game’s liveops and community events. It’s also been faced with some challenges revolving around its first title Aurory Tactics, which led to a strategic decision earlier in 2024 to sunset the game, allowing the developer to dedicate more focus to Seekers of Tokane. 

Seekers of Tokane is available here. Stay up-to-date on the game via Aurory’s website.

Despite, or maybe because of, its historic blow in 2022, the Solana ecosystem has shown robustness during 2024, with multiple games deployed on the blockchain and more in the making.

Although STEPN and Star Atlas might still be the games most people associate with the network, in terms of active users, Genopets, Honeyland, and recent social media craze Tap Fantasy, are currently in the top on Solana.

Notably, there are numerous other anticipated games currently brewing with revamped features, whilst others are preparing for global launches on the network.

Nyan Heroes

One of them is cat-themed hero shooter Nyan Heroes from 9 Lives Interactive, which recently launched Pre-Alpha V2 via Epic Games. Titled Hunt for Catnip, this version features new missions, and ranked play. In conjunction with the release, the team has also announced an exclusive free mint on NFT marketplace Magic Eden.

MixMob: Racer 1

Ahead of its mobile launch on 14th May of strategic racing card game MixMob: Racer 1, the MixMob team has dropped a new game trailer. 

Powered by MXM token, MixMob is a wider gaming ecosystem built on Solana, with MixMob: Racer 1 being its first release.

Seekers of Tokane

Following news earlier in 2024 of the sunsetting of Aurory Tactics due to cheating, the team has dedicated more attention to its RPG Seekers of Tokane. Integrated across Solana and Arbitrum, Seekers of Tokane is preparing for its next release, Citrine, along with a starter pack expansion. In line with MixMob, the Aurory team has also released a new teaser trailer ahead of the Citrine season. 

Seekers of Tokane is currently available via Epic Games Store, with a mobile-based version currently in development.

LowLife Forms

Another shooter building on Solana is sci-fi RPG LowLife Forms, has also garnered a wave of attention since recently releasing its early gameplay footage.

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— LOWLIFE FORMS (@LowLifeForms) May 8, 2024

Colony

Finally, not expected to launch until 2025, but nonetheless a title that’s generated significant noise is Colony from Parallel Studios. 

An AI-driven survival simulation game, Colony is the second title from the Parallel team and an integration with Parallel’s wider ecosystem and PRIME token.