OverTrip, a vibrant third-person battle royale shooter, has officially launched on PC through the Epic Games Store, coinciding with the start of its third in-game content season. This launch introduces a new “skill mode,” allowing players to wager real money on their performance, including the recently launched meme coin associated with the game.
Key Takeaways
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OverTrip is now available on the Epic Games Store, featuring a new skill mode.
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Players can wager real money on their performance, including the new Solana-based token, TRIP.
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The game has expanded its player capacity from 20 to 50 in its flagship battle royale mode.
The game operates as a multi-chain project, with its token launching on Solana, while NFTs are minted on the Ethereum mainnet. Future plans include building on the Ethereum layer-2 network Soneium, developed by Sony in collaboration with Startale.
The Solana token, TRIP, was stealth launched on November 30, 2024, via Pump.fun. This token is designed for in-game transactions, allowing players to buy and sell skins, and is also integral to the new skill mode.
As of the latest update, TRIP has seen a decline of 23%, with a market cap of approximately $5.5 million.
In the skill mode, players can place bets of $0.10, $0.50, or $0.99 on whether they will finish in the top three of a match. Successful bets yield tokens, while unsuccessful ones result in the loss of the wagered amount. Additionally, the SuperVerse token, SUPER, will also be available for wagering in this mode.
Due to the real money wagering elements, OverTrip has received an “Adults Only” (AO) rating from the ESRB.
New Features and Updates
The latest update to OverTrip includes several exciting features:
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Private Lobbies: Players can create private lobbies with customizable wager terms.
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New Skins: A variety of new skins have been introduced for players to enhance their gaming experience.
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Deathmatch Mode: A new deathmatch mode has been added to diversify gameplay.
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Increased Player Capacity: The flagship battle royale mode now supports up to 50 players, doubling the previous limit.
The TRIP token launch allocated 8% of the total supply for player rewards through an airdrop, with an additional 4.2% for marketing and 4% for securing exchange listings and liquidity. Notably, there was no formal allocation for the development team, although they could have purchased tokens before the public announcement.
Players who participated in previous play-to-airdrop campaigns have received TRIP tokens via the Trippy Terminal, which automatically created a Solana wallet for users. However, some players have expressed dissatisfaction with the airdrop allocations, feeling they were insufficient. One user humorously lamented their dreams of affording a Lamborghini, only to realize their airdrop rewards were far from that goal.
This sentiment is not uncommon in the gaming community, as many players often feel let down by airdrop campaigns that yield minimal rewards after extensive gameplay.
As OverTrip continues to evolve, it aims to enhance player engagement and satisfaction while navigating the complexities of integrating blockchain technology into gaming.