🐝 Hive Invasion Playtest #3: Free-to-Play, Skill-to-Earn 🚀

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Pixcape Games has launched Playtest #3 for their on-chain roguelite shooter Hive Invasion, and this round comes with a $1600 prize pool of Genesis Pass NFTs + USDT. The event runs August 14 → August 21, 6 PM UTC.

What’s Hive Invasion?

A dystopian, pixelated web3 roguelite where humanity is on the brink of extinction. Rogue AI + biological evolution have merged into a Hive of endless mutations, and you — as an Echo-9 unit (half human, half war machine) — are tasked with holding the line.

Free-to-play, browser-based

Frenetic top-down, Vampire Survivors-inspired combat

On-chain loot & skill trading

Built in Unity, currently limited to playtest bursts

Playtest #2 saw 27k+ players spend 800k+ minutes destroying 120M+ enemies. 🪓

Rewards in Playtest #3

Top 10 leaderboard (Kill Count) → Genesis Pass NFT

Top 3 also get USDT:

1st place → $100

2nd place → $50

3rd place → $50

With the NFT’s current floor, the winner could walk away with ~$200 total value

Note: Genesis Pass NFTs come in different cosmetic traits (MycoSynth Bloom, Nexus Veil, Forgeborn Ember). Traits don’t impact gameplay, but rarity may influence secondary market value.

️ How to Join

Head to the official playtest page (browser-based)

Connect your Ethereum wallet

Choose an Echo-9 operative (3 available, 2 unlocked by default)

Pick up to 5 skills (at least 1 active required)

Hit Play → survive & kill as much as possible in a single run

Pro tip: Watch your Fuel — when it runs out, your weapon starts eating your Health. Slay enemies to restore both.

Leaderboard updates are viewable in-game.

️ Why the Genesis Pass Matters

Pixcape minted 777 Genesis Pass NFTs in June, which grant:

Access to exclusive upgrade packs

Free Hero & Weapon NFTs

Perks across the studio’s ecosystem

Missed the mint? This playtest is your chance to grab one for free, or you can snag one on OpenSea (floor ~0.019 ETH).

Final Word

The event is completely free — no entry fees, just your skill and persistence.
If you enjoy chaotic survival shooters and want to stack NFTs + a bit of USDT, jump in before Aug 21, 6 PM UTC.