Pixels, the Ronin-based social RPG, has launched the sequel to its Guild Wars event. Guild Wars S2: Spore Sports brings upgraded mechanics, deeper team dynamics, and a massive $4 million prize pool in PIXEL tokens—a huge jump from the $85,000 offered in the first season. The competition runs from December 10, 2024, through March 4, 2025.
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About Pixels
Pixels is a blockchain-based farming MMO inspired by Stardew Valley and Runescape. Players farm, gather resources, and customize their plots in a free-to-play experience on PC browsers. The game runs on the Ronin Network, combining classic farming gameplay with blockchain tech.
After migrating from Polygon to Ronin, Pixels saw explosive growth, especially in Southeast Asia and the Philippines—echoing Axie Infinity's trajectory. The Farm Land NFT sold out in 21 seconds back in January 2022. By November 2023, the game passed 100,000 daily active wallets and now has over 5 million players worldwide. A second Play-to-Airdrop campaign earlier this year pushed those numbers even higher.
Pixels 2x Winner of GAM3 Awards 2024
Pixels Takes Home Two GAM3 Awards
At the GAM3 Awards, Pixels won in two of 21 categories: "Best Casual" and "People's Choice". The wins highlight Ronin's growing influence in blockchain gaming and cement the network's status as an industry leader.
Ronin also claimed "Best Ecosystem" after a year of surging daily active users, expanding NFT collections, and new partnerships. The network now supports 15 playable titles, from MMORPGs to puzzle games, drawing players from around the world.
Ronin "Best Ecosystem" Winner at GAM3 Awards
$4 Million Event Breakdown
Guild Wars S2: Spore Sports is built around cooperative and competitive play. Guilds compete by cultivating and harvesting mushrooms, climbing leaderboards, hitting milestones, and sabotaging rivals. Rewards drop weekly and at season's end, including PIXEL tokens, Guild Runes, and exclusive in-game items.
This season introduces T4 Ultimate Items, which require specific resources and new crafting mechanics. These items will likely shape strategy and progression throughout the event. Key details:
- Expanded Prize Pool: $4 million in rewards, up from $85,000 in the first Guild Wars.
- Collaborative Gameplay: Players must pledge to a guild before the event starts.
- New Mechanics: T4 Ultimate Items unlock advanced crafting systems and strategic options.
Luke Barwikowski, founder and CEO of Pixels, said, "Guild Wars S2: Spore Sports is setting a new benchmark for PVP gameplay in Pixels with its record-breaking $4 million USD prize pool. This season builds on the success of our inaugural Guild Wars, which resulted in more $PIXEL being burned than distributed, and incorporates feedback to deliver an even more rewarding experience."
Pixels Launches Guild Wars Season 2 with $4M Prize Pool
Final Thoughts
Barwikowski framed the event as part of Pixels' larger push to innovate in web3 gaming. Large-scale competitions like this test what's possible with blockchain-based gameplay while benefiting the broader ecosystem.
Guild Wars S2: Spore Sports is open only to Pixels Guild members. Players need to pledge to a guild before the competition begins. Session times and registration steps are available on the official event page.
