Alpha

Alpha testing is a common part of software development. But generally, it is not something that is exposed to the general public. But the close-knit communities of web3 and blockchain gaming have brought developers and game players together in ways that are rarely seen in the world of standard game development.

Crowdfunding, community involvement, and accessible alpha playtests seem to be the norm in web3 development. And not only are developers interested in getting feedback about the game, but they want they also want to give their players a chance to experience the worlds and experiences as they are being built.

Sometimes alphas are gated behind owning certain Founder or Genesis NFTs. Others might require a referral code from a friend or grant access based on community involvement. Some, on the other hand, are completely free and open to the public!

And on top of early access, and potentially having your feedback shape the game development, many alphas offer rewards in the form of game tokens and NFTs to participants!

So follow us here at Play to Earn Online and we’ll help keep you up to date with the latest alpha releases and any requirements they might have!

  • Craft in Alpha Season 3 of My Neighbor Alice

    Craft in Alpha Season 3 of My Neighbor Alice

    Phil Hall
    My Neighbor Alice, the web3 farming and building game reminiscent of Stardew Valley, prepares to launch into season 3 of their alpha. And this season brings a number of big updates, including crafting, connection to the Chromia appnet, and a free trial system for players who don’t own any land plots for the game! Customization […]
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  • Ascenders City Simulation Alpha Playtest

    Ascenders City Simulation Alpha Playtest

    Phil Hall
    On June 8th, Ascenders plans to open up a City Simulation playtest for holders of their land plot NFTs. This will be an alpha test running on the Arbitrum test network. Ascenders held their land sale just last month, though it was a bit of a dissapointing turnout, with less than half of the available […]
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  • Bushi Battlepass Mint June 14th

    Bushi Battlepass Mint June 14th

    Phil Hall
    The original planned mint date for the Bushi Battlepass was June 1st, and then June 6th. And just today the date was moved again, this time to June 14th! So you still have a chance to learn more and see if you want to join in on this Battlepass mint! Bushi plans to launch their […]
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  • Worlds Beyond Alpha Games Launch June 7th

    Worlds Beyond Alpha Games Launch June 7th

    Phil Hall
    Worlds Beyond prepares to have their first alpha launch, showcasing two multiplayer games, Last Stand and Fun Runners, bringing the first play and earn opportunity to their virtual worlds ecosystem! The alpha playtest for Worlds Beyond launches on June 7th. These games will be open to everyone and available for download via the Worlds Beyond […]
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  • Play to Earn with Eternal Dragons via PvP and PvE Leaderboards

    Play to Earn with Eternal Dragons via PvP and PvE Leaderboards

    Phil Hall
    Eternal Dragons adds new play and earn opportunities to their alpha with weekly PvE Quests and a Daily PvP leaderboard. Players can play and earn USDC, Eternium tokens, and even Dragon Eggs! Play and earn takes a more prominent seat in the land of Eternal Dragons with the introduction of weekly leaderboards for PvE Quests, […]
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  • Alpha 2.5 MetalCore Playtest this Weekend

    Alpha 2.5 MetalCore Playtest this Weekend

    Phil Hall
    MetalCore brings us a new playtest this coming weekend, as well as a special play and earn event! The Alpha 2.5 version of this team-based, sci-fi, FPS now offers both PvP and PvE matches, giving players a chance to try out different playstyles and team tactics. Another weekend playtest from MetalCore! Officially dubbed Alpha 2.5, […]
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  • Uldor Launches Major Update to the Dread Arena

    Uldor Launches Major Update to the Dread Arena

    Phil Hall
    A new update arrives in Uldor’s fantasy, arena survival game, Dread Arena. This patch brings major improvements to the game including updated visuals and sounds, new characters, improved combat controls, and more! Combat in the Dread Arena just got a little more exciting! Now players have a selection of four characters to choose from when […]
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  • MetalCore Adds PvE in New Playtest

    MetalCore Adds PvE in New Playtest

    Phil Hall
    MetalCore brings us a new playtest this week, including a PvE zones! Along with this new feature, they are holding a special treasure hunt event, with an Elite Swag Pack as the top prize! Officially in a phase they call Open World Alpha 2, MetalCore has been holding irregular playtests for many months now. This […]
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  • Play and Earn with Champions Arena Playtest

    Play and Earn with Champions Arena Playtest

    Phil Hall
    Champions Arena opens another free to play, public playtest for their turn-based strategy game. And this time, it includes rewards for those who play regularly, complete campaign chapters, and top the arena leaderboards! The playtest is open to everyone. You don’t even need a Gala account! However, if you want to receive the rewards from […]
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  • The Eternal Dragons Alpha Goes Mobile

    The Eternal Dragons Alpha Goes Mobile

    Phil Hall
    Currently still in alpha testing, Eternal Dragons expands their potential playerbase with a new mobile app release! With play and earn leaderboards already available in this strategic auto-battler, the new mobile version may result in a noticeable increase in the number of active players. Web3 gaming companies continue to make moves to claim their share […]
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