what's SOMO?
SOMO is a blockchain-based gaming ecosystem centered around collectible monsters and strategic battles, built on a play-to-earn model. It features a trilogy of games, with SOMO Battleground as the flagship title—a tactical monster battler for PC and mobile that combines real-time strategy, grid-based combat, and ultimate attacks. Players build squads of SOMOs (unique monsters with elemental affinities like TRUE, enhancing balance and strategy), engage in dungeon runs, and compete in modes like the Battleground Gauntlet for rewards and leaderboard progression. The ecosystem integrates $SOMO as the native utility token from day one, enabling in-game purchases, staking for progression, and economic sinks to support a thriving player-driven economy. SOMO emphasizes virality through social features like Codex (a TCG-style collector experience) and cross-game progression, allowing players to evolve armies, mine resources, and fortify bases. Powered by blockchain, it offers true ownership of assets via NFTs, with mechanics designed for mainstream appeal while rewarding skill and community engagement. Technical aspects include affinity-based combat systems for counterplay, randomized Gauntlet runs for replayability, and tokenomics that tie gameplay to governance and rewards. The project focuses on seamless crypto integration without overwhelming new users, blending high-stakes battles with lasting unlocks and squad customization.
SOMO acquired by Animoca Brands.
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x.com/playsomoAcquired by Animoca Brands.
Presale investor expresses doubt about Token Generation Event delivery after 20-month delay, raising rug pull concerns.
Project raised tens of millions in April 2024 funding round with concerns emerging about fund management and token launch dynamics.
Battleground Gauntlet feature introduces competitive speed runs and leaderboard-based rewards system with day-one token integration.
Physical merchandise distribution network established across US locations for premium collectibles, plushies, and toys.
New Codex partnership brings tactical monster combat and TCG collector experience to Battleground feature.
Token Generation Event and full ecosystem launch scheduled for Summer 2025.
Battleground playtest release scheduled for May 2024.
Battleground feature launches with invite-only access within weeks.
Battleground early access launches within weeks, ahead of originally planned Duel release.
TGE upcoming after "last boss defeated".
Partnership announced with Abstract Chain. Platform has 4 million users across 3 games
Advancing TGE launch on Abstract Ecosystem. Raised over $20M, team of 75+ professionals from Rockstar, EA, and Ubisoft. Planning trilogy of games: TapTap Tripps, SOMO Duel, and SOMO Battleground.
Gaming project with TGE approaching and new game release. Team releasing AAA quality in-game footage teasers.
TGE upcoming. Raised $20M+ with 3.5 Million existing players. First project incubated by Portal's launchpad.
TGE upcoming with game ready for release, players already farming SOMO tokens through TapTap Tripps game and SOMO Battleground.