The first phase of The Desolation Economy Update is now live, bringing significant changes to the web3 co-op looter shooter. This update introduces several new features, including NFT weapon crafting, a new in-game currency called Platinum, and an additional Extraction level. These updates enhance the gaming experience, offering players new challenges and opportunities within the web3 gaming environment.
What is The Desolation?
The Desolation delivers a complete cross-platform co-op looter-shooter experience to PC and mobile devices. Players explore endless procedurally generated worlds through cooperative action combat, deep build customization, and richly satisfying tactical gameplay.
The Desolation Gameplay Screenshot
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NFT Weapon Crafting Unveiled
The long-awaited NFT Crafting feature, teased during Season 10, has officially launched. This system lets players forge NFT weapons if they gather the required resources. To start crafting, players need several key items: in-game crafting materials, the new premium currency Platinum, Workshop NFT, Workstation NFT, Transformer NFT, and the Weapon Set #1 Blueprint.
The Desolation Gameplay Screenshot 2
How to Obtain Crafting Materials:
- Workshop, Workstation, and Transformer NFTs become available through the Requisition Box sale starting August 14th on Open Loot.
- Transformer NFTs can also drop during gameplay, especially when using an NFT that grants the Lucky Drop chance perk. This perk occasionally rewards players with Platinum or a Transformer NFT, though drops are capped at 150 Platinum daily and one Transformer weekly.
- Blueprints like the Weapon Set #1 Blueprint drop from Seasonal Bosses defeated in-game.
Weapons Available:
With these items in hand, players can craft weapons from the "Viper Edition" set. This set includes four distinct weapons, each featuring a unique perk called Viper Strike, which inflicts poisonous critical damage. The craftable weapons are:
- Spartan 12G Viper – Uncommon Shotgun
- Scorpio Viper – Rare SMG
- ARX-2 Viper – Epic AR
- MARK-1 Viper – Legendary MR
New Weapons Available
New Extraction Level
The update also introduces a new Extraction level set in a Nordic environment. This challenge, called "Disturbed Transmission," tasks players with locating an abandoned signal tower during a storm. The mission involves powering up a generator with gasoline while defending against waves of enemies known as Shades. Players must complete the mission within a set time limit to succeed.
The update also includes several gameplay enhancements:
- Mini-Map Integration: A mini-map now appears in the top right corner of the screen, helping with navigation within the player's ship and various game modes.
- 3D Globe World Map: The world map has been redesigned as a 3D globe, letting players select regions for exploration.
- Weak Points of Impact System: This new combat mechanic introduces strategic depth by assigning Weak and Strong Points to enemies. Shieldbearers, for example, now have strong front points that reduce damage by 50%, pushing players to target weaker areas from the side or back to maximize damage.
The Desolation Reveals Major Economy Update
Final Thoughts
This release kicks off The Kinetic Season 11, running from August 8th to September 5th. Players who rank among the top 50 in dungeon and survival modes will earn special rewards. Currently, The Desolation is available on PC to those who purchased the Founders Pack or won it in a giveaway. The game's recent roadmap indicates a mobile version is slated for release later this month, with an open beta scheduled for September.
As The Desolation continues to evolve with new features and content, the introduction of NFT weapon crafting and other updates in The Desolation Economy Update demonstrates the game's commitment to providing a dynamic and engaging experience within the web3 gaming space. More information is available here.
