Welcome back! This week, the Cardano gaming community is buzzing with updates, test launches, exciting reveals, and plenty of surprises. From Clay Nation’s Rare Evo meetup to Yummi Universe’s insights from Tokyo’s Design Festa, there’s something thrilling around every corner. Let’s dive right in!

🚀 Performance Upgrades & Releases

⚙️ Cornucopias 0.3.1 Hotfix is Live — Smoother Than Ever

The “Before the Storm” 0.3.1 Performance Boost Hotfix is officially live, and it’s a big one. This update delivers major improvements across the board — from smoother avatar movement to better CPU and network performance.

To get the best results, players are encouraged to:

Download the new hotfix
Update their Nvidia or AMD drivers
Follow the new CopiWiki Video Settings Tutorial for optimal in-game visuals

With Unreal Engine 5.6 under the hood, this patch is all about getting Cornucopias running cleaner and faster for everyone — whether you’re cruising on high-end hardware or tuning for lower specs.

🔧 Video Settings Guide →
Time to tweak your setup and enjoy a buttery-smooth ride through the metaverse!

👑 Onchain Kingdoms Launches New Platform — More Power, More Rewards

The new Onchain Kingdoms platform is officially live, bringing a complete overhaul to the user experience. Expect a sleek new interface, faster performance, and full Solana support, setting the stage for an even more expansive ecosystem.

Here’s what’s new:

🏰 Revamped Dashboard: Explore new mechanics and a smoother UI.
📈 Contribution Levels: Daily and monthly reward boosts based on your activity, with up to 10x multipliers.
🏅 Legacy Bonus: If you held lands as of July 1, you’re instantly Level 10—just keep your wallet connected.
💸 $RUNE Replaces $HEXO: All staking rewards now paid in $RUNE. A HEXO→RUNE exchange is coming soon.
🍖 Mining Update: FOOD replaces HEXO for mining. Every landowner gets a 30-day supply to keep digging.
💰 EXO Token Sale on Solana: The public sale is live across 5 rounds, with prices ranging from $0.01 to $0.02 and initial liquidity of ~$400K.

🔐 Until the TGE, only Cardano OGs (pre-June 1, 2025) can deposit/withdraw EXO and HEXO.

📚 Learn more about Contribution Levels → Docs
🎮 Dive in: app.onchainkingdoms.com

Onchain Kingdoms continues to transform passive NFTs into productive, rewarding assets — one update at a time.

🍌 BananaClip Testnet Is Live — Play, Compete & Win Crypto

The BananaClip testnet has officially launched, and it’s packed with action. Upon signing up, players receive $100 in test tokens across all supported currencies — giving everyone a head start.

All five mini-games are now live, offering a chance to win crypto just by playing classic-style games with a Web3 twist.

Whether you’re here for fun or looking to sharpen your skills before the mainnet, it’s time to jump in and play for rewards.

🎮 Start playing at BananaClip.io
Let the games begin!

Testing Grounds & Early Access

🐎 Diamond Hooves Opens Early Testing — Earn Real $DMND

Diamond Hooves is racing ahead of schedule — public testing is starting earlier than expected! If you hold a Founders Pass or participated in the DMND token sale, you’re eligible for the first round of early access.

Here’s how it works:

🧪 Testing requires a testnet wallet
You’ll receive testnet NFTs that match your mainnet holdings
Fill out the registration form to secure your spot
All $DMND earned during testing is yours to keep

This is your chance to help shape the racing ecosystem, test the mechanics before launch, and earn rewards along the way.

🏁 Saddle up. Let’s put Diamond Hooves to the test — together.

⚔️ Tavern Studios Doubles Down on Testing — Bug Bounties, Tokenomics & Brawls

The team at Tavern Studios is charging forward with the testing phase of Ale & Axes, and they’re showing major appreciation for the community’s ongoing support. Here’s what’s brewing:

🪲 Bug Bounties: Reporting bugs isn’t just helpful — it’s rewarded. With real tokens at stake in this Web3 game, identifying issues before mainnet is critical.
💰 Tokenomics Refinement: Player data during testing is helping fine-tune the final tokenomics. Your raids matter — keep grinding!
🎥 New Tutorials Incoming: Expect fresh video content soon to help players understand the game and highlight what needs to be added to the in-game guides.
⏳ WEN?: A more specific ETA for the next phase is expected soon. Meanwhile, they might sneak in new features and UI/UX upgrades.
🥊 Tavern Brawls: Battles are ongoing, and August might bring back prize rewards. The team aims to transition fully to in-game rewards long-term.

The message is clear: stay active, report bugs, and prepare for what’s next — the tavern’s just getting warmed up.

🚛 Machiavellic Prepares for War — Convoys Drop August 25

The Cardano Convoys are coming to Machiavellic, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest in-game events yet. Launching on August 25, this massive drop includes:

🔥 410,000 $MITHR
✨ 6,400 $ACCIO
🪙 5,000,000 $RAD
🔐 2 Trezor hardware wallets
…and other powerful rewards

This is no casual update — it’s a call to arms. Rally your officers, sharpen your strategy, and prepare to fight for glory. In Machiavellic, there’s no mercy, no escape — only dominance or defeat.

📚 Storytelling & Lore Expansions

📖 Stag Alliance Expands the Lore — New Novel & Season 3 Updates

Big news from Stag Alliance: the first Elderworld novel, “Deerfolk Dawn,” is almost finished. This book breathes life into the project’s NFT characters, weaving them into a rich, interconnected universe tied to the Nine Lands Saga. Editing begins in just a few weeks, with the release coming soon after.

It joins an already impressive lineup:

A Tale of the Nine Lands ⭐ 4.2
Elfsong ⭐ 4.8
Elfblood ⭐ 4.6
Deerfolk Dawn – Coming Soon

Every new chapter makes the Elderworld deeper — and strengthens the long-term value of the entire collection.

Meanwhile, Season 3 is well underway. All art and designs are finalized, and beyond just a visual upgrade, new mechanics for staking, earning, and gameplay are on the horizon.

And one last whisper…

Chaos is coming. And we’re not alone. 👀

🧠 DEADPXLZ Unveils MAD Mechanics in PXLWARS — A True Innovation

PXLWARS just dropped a first look at their groundbreaking new feature: MAD — Movement-As-Damage.

This “never-been-done-before” gameplay mechanic fuses movement, damage output, and resource management into a single, dynamic system. Every step you take isn’t just positioning — it’s strategy, offense, and survival rolled into one.

The MAD prototype signals a major leap forward in tactical NFT gaming, blending innovation with skill-based decision-making.

You’d be MAD to miss what’s coming.

🎟 Events & Community Connections

🎉 Clay Nation at Rare Evo — Let’s Link Up!

Clay Nation is getting ready for Rare Evo and putting together a dedicated CLAY group chat for everyone attending. If you’re heading to the event and want to connect with fellow Claymates, DM the team to get added.

But that’s not all — there’s an official afterparty hosted by BankerLabs, Hops, and Beehive, and it’s shaping up to be a must-attend hangout.

📍 Check out the full party details here
Don’t miss out on the vibes, the networking, and all the fun!

🌎 Global Reach & Real-World Engagements

🎨 Yummi Universe Reflects on Design Festa — Real-World Feedback Fuels What’s Next

Earlier this month, Yummi Universe showcased its characters and brand at Design Festa, Tokyo’s massive biannual art expo drawing over 100,000 attendees. Their booth stood out in a sea of illustrators and handmade crafts thanks to its polished, game-style aesthetic.

The goal? In-person market research — and it paid off. Visitors were impressed by the visual quality, with the trading cards (sold as randomized packs) becoming the surprise hit of the event.

Some takeaways:

There’s real interest in both physical and digital card game versions.
Japanese audiences recognized the non-native visual style — and liked it.
When “blockchain” and “NFTs” were mentioned, most weren’t familiar or didn’t engage further — a reminder that education remains a key step.

Next steps for Yummi:

Resume game development with a fresh approach.
Rethink brand identity and explore new mascot characters (Naru fans, speak up!).
Create updated stickers and emojis that better reflect the current vibe.

These small but powerful moments are building the foundation for Yummi’s future — and your input still matters.

🧩 AdaQuest Puts Dungeon Crawler on Hold — Mobile Version Takes Priority

In a candid update, the founder of AdaQuest confirmed that development of the anticipated dungeon crawler is currently paused due to limited manpower and budget. With just one developer on the team, the focus has shifted to completing the mobile version of the game — a process that’s progressing slowly but steadily.

To regain community momentum, AdaQuest plans to leverage the 8bit Arcade experience as a way to re-engage players and showcase progress.

It’s not the speed anyone hoped for, but the commitment to build remains strong — even if it’s one step at a time.

⚡️ Financial Milestones & Achievements

💰 Cardania Reports $19K+ in Monthly Profits — Nexus Miners Power Up

Cardania, alongside Titans_33 and BankerLabs, pulled in a combined profit of 0.165 BTC (over $19,000 USD) last month — a strong signal of growth across their mining ecosystem.

The team is encouraging the community to mint Nexus Miners and keep the momentum going. These miners play a key role in powering the Cardania economy and generating real returns.

⛏️ Ready to join the action? Stake your claim and start earning:
🌐 cardania.ioMachiavellic (@Machiavellic_io)
Convoys launch on August 25th featuring massive token drops (410,000 $MITHR, 5 million $RAD, and more). Glory or death—prepare your troops!

🎶 Creative New Ventures

🎶 HERD Launches Official Website — Let the Musical Battles Begin

The wait is over — HERD has officially launched its new website! 🎉

Now live at herdmusicalbattle.com, the site offers a first look at their unique blend of music, gaming, and Web3 competition. Whether you’re curious about how the project works or looking to dive into the rhythm-driven action, this is your starting point.

Explore the platform, discover the concept, and get ready to battle it out — one beat at a time.

That’s it for Newsletter #16! Thanks for tuning in for another vibrant roundup of Cardano’s gaming universe. Keep your eyes peeled, drivers updated, and collections primed—we’ll see you again next week!

Game on!

🎮 Cardano Gaming Newsletter #16: Hotfixes, Novel Releases & Major Reveals