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The space-based adventure for real gamers who want to play and earn
Last year, news of Phantom Galaxy hit the headlines, and we’ve been patiently waiting to play it ever since. From Blowfish Studios and Animoca Brands, the game is now just around the corner. Alpha testing has begun, and footage from the game suggests it will be worth the wait.
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- What is Phantom Galaxy?
- How do I start playing Phantom Galaxy?
- What’s innovative about Phantom Galaxy?
- Ownership
- Guilds
- Planets
- What is ASTRAFER?
- How to play and win Phantom Galaxy?
- When will the full game be released?
- Useful links
Hundreds of thousands of people have joined the Alpha playtest of Phantom Galaxy. And from what we’ve seen so far, the game looks almost ready to play. UNITBOX data doesn’t currently show all of these users because Phantom Galaxies is processing their data off-chain.
We have an article explaining why not all user counts show up in our rankings. In short, we track on-chain data, and some decentralized applications process a lot of activity off-chain before uploading their data to the blockchain.
Checking PG on-chain data
What is Phantom Galaxies?
Phantom Galaxies is a game from Blowfish Studios and Animoca Brands, launching in 2021. It is still awaiting full release, but some users are already enjoying playtesting. The game is built on the Polygon network and has a storyline inspired by space battles and cyborg battles.
The storyline revolves around an uneasy alliance between two previously warring factions: the Alliance and the Federation. They unite against a lawless pirate guild and a new enemy named Sha’Kari.
Players pilot a starfighter mech that can switch between a rocket ship and a humanoid robot machine (think Transformers). You can go on missions, complete missions, conduct raids and build communities.
How to get started on Phantom Galaxies
First, you need a Web3 wallet. You can connect to it in the following ways.
- Wallet Connection
- MetaMask
- Coinbase Wallet
Once you’ve set up your wallet, go to the Phantom Galaxies website and follow their setup instructions.
Phantom Galaxies is not free to play. You will need an avatar to join, and different avatars have different prices.
Anyone with an Origins Series NFT (poster, redemption poster or medallion) can play all four episodes of the Phantom Galaxy Alpha Test. There is a link to the full description in the helpful links at the end of the article.
What makes Phantom Galaxies innovative?
The concept of true ownership is what sets Phantom Galaxies apart from traditional games. It is part of a new generation of gaming platforms that allow users to buy, keep and sell items in the game. Ownership also provides Phantom Galaxies with new modes of gameplay and player interaction.
Ownership
Phantom Galaxies is built on the Polygon network. This means that every action is recorded and securely stored. It also means that all in-game items, such as weapons, vehicles, coins and clothing, are the property of the player.
However, Phantom Galaxy’s ownership goes a step further. By holding the in-game token ASTRAFER, players will be able to vote on proposals for how the entire game should be managed. Things like funding allocations, marketing strategies, and even storylines can all be under the player’s control.
Guilds
Creating communities is an important part of the new generation of games. Together, your crew can own items and planets, and work as a team to control your sector.
With over 125,000 active players in the Alpha version of Phantom Galaxy, there are plenty of people to connect with. By finding tribes with similar goals to your own, you can play together, win together, and make money together.
Planets
In May, 10,200 planets went on sale and they all sold out. Planets are where players can build their bases and form guilds. They also give out the in-game token ASTRAFER.
Planets are coded to the Polygon network, so when you buy one, you own it. This means you can build on it, rent it, sell it, or just own it.
Learn about planets for sale
What is ASTRAFER?
ASTRAFER is a token in the Phantom Galaxies game. It is a currency that players can use to buy items. It is also a management token, which means that the holder gets the right to vote on proposals.
As Phantom Galaxies is part of the Animoca Brands ecosystem, ASTRAFER is paired with the following tokens in the liquidity pool
- ETH
- USDC
- SAND
- REVV
- TOWER
- GMEE
- Terminology
Click on the link to see the current price.
View ASTRAFER prices
How to play and win Phantom Galaxies
To play and win Phantom Galaxies, you need to be a real gamer. This is not a simple collect and click game with little skill to speak of. You need to be an ace pilot and an expert shooter.
Until the game is fully launched, no one knows what the best strategy is for winning. But we do have some tips to get you started.
Get your hands on a Planet
These planets come in different sizes and at different costs. Planets can become your base and generate ASTRAFER.
Make friends
No man is an island, and having a network of partners and comrades is necessary to form a strong team.
Learn to fly and shoot
In Phantom Galaxy, you’ll fly through space as a shape-shifting robotic spacecraft. Knowing how to fly your ship and target your opponents is a non-negotiable skill.
Decide what game you want to play
Choose your mech suit from the Lancer, Buster, Breacher, or Assault classes. Some are suitable for gunplay, others are designed for stealth. When you know your goals, you can choose tools to help you achieve them.
Research Web3’s capabilities
Phantom Galaxy offers great gameplay. But as a game built on the blockchain, you can also get real-world rewards.
Earn items and tokens by betting, decentralized governance, trading, swapping, and of course ownership. Once you understand the scope of Phantom Galaxies’ capabilities, you can use the game to its full potential.
When is the full game launching?
The early access launch of the game is planned for the fourth quarter of 2022, with a full release expected in 2023.
Some players have already been on small missions during the Phantom Galaxies campaign. These served as a trial run, but also gave users a taste of what the game has to offer.
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