<center><h6>**Jump into our Open Beta testing for your first glance into the *Pixelverse***</h6></center>

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Hello Hive! The RotP [open Beta](https://peakd.com/hive-131053/@riseofthepixels/rise-of-the-pixels-beta-update-1), available to all players who purchased at least a [Game Dev License](https://beta.riseofthepixels.com/shop), is still moving along nicely. We once again have many new features released for testing. If you haven't already, [join](https://beta.riseofthepixels.com/shop) dozens of other players and be one of the first to discover the Pixelverse.
> Catch up with the Pixelverse in **[our blog](https://peakd.com/@riseofthepixels)**.
## New features galore!
This is a ~~short~~ big list of all new updates released since our last [beta progress post](https://peakd.com/hive-131053/@riseofthepixels/rise-of-the-pixels-beta-update-3):
* Beta server was reset (as planned) to accommodate a major feature release.
* ✨ `$PXL_BETA` rewards are live! Each game you release will start to generate rewards periodically. **These rewards are not real tokens**—they are a testing token that cannot be traded.
* Games will generate ratings (a score out of 10) as well some AI-generated written reviews. Both the AI and the score generator are early phase, and some parts are purposely disabled to thwart attempts to reverse engineer the system before the game is out of beta.
* You can browse games created by other Players and interact with a Top Sellers list.

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* Accessories now show an HP bar. This is part of a new mechanic that will require the maintenance and repair of these items.
* Upgrades to the audio player, including author credits. This is import because...
* 🎵 Hive music superstar @ravenmus1c has contributed an original track to the game! Be sure to check it out. It is under her alias `Beatraxx`—[find her on Spotify under that name as well](https://open.spotify.com/artist/4NfNu225QBbFnlpApbG8th?si=93UB6EYvQqeqlAmYVo2WZQ)!
* Rise of the Pixels is now [tracked on DappRadar](https://dappradar.com/rankings/games/chain/hive)!
* We have a retro style credits page now... [are you on the list?](https://beta.riseofthepixels.com/credits)
* A huge amount of minor UX/UI fixes, many based on community input.
* 📚 Outside of the game itself, we also launched a series of writing contests in collaboration with Scholar & Scribe & Dreemport. [Check out the main post here for a chance to win RotP packs](https://peakd.com/hive-167922/@riseofthepixels/write-lore-win-packs-rise-of-the-pixels-lore-contests).

# Screenshots of some of the new features

![Rise of the Pixels on DappRadar](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/riseofthepixels/23t72fPcpFUGQ3tEHotctCm64oMyEYkJbymEvexWP524wLX782yuoi6iyG5uhyTTdpCLq.png)


![New HP bars on items](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/riseofthepixels/23xowoge8rfWM86uPEykdXGjJqt6aToF87Xz554sKuACgqa75u4v3tMv8tp2xmv59FHaD.png)


![The new audio controller](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/riseofthepixels/23tRvSfXx7SXy6BN5S8NZunvvuKRH99NVxHSbtdQcVvUHUCj5RdPuHgfSsCFnDsN7ZPB7.png)


![Rewards charts](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/riseofthepixels/23tGPdrAf5fsECRCEn1N5QXmit3iaJHwFpXmReDTMSQRJJt3h6YjoUP16ua9VdTfyGxZX.png)



## 🎮 Game creation notes for Beta
Making games is the main action within Rise of the Pixels. After all, you're running a gaming studio! Equip your NFTs, choose your team, get creative with titles, and allocate resources wisely. Highly rated games will generate a positive return of $PXL tokens over time ($PXL rewards are not active in Beta!)

Because this is **Beta**, there are many things to keep in mind. TL;DR: game creation currently does *not* offer full functionality. Details:
1. **Part of the game rating algorithm is disabled.** This means the game rating will have much higher randomness compared to the final version that will be used in the Main Game. We decided to do this because we don't want people to reverse engineer the rating system during the Beta and have an edge when the game goes live
2. **AI rating and reviewing is live.** It's not in its full final form, and feedback is definitely appreciated.
3. **Reward Testing is included in this release**! Games now generate `$PXL_BETA`
4. **Reminder:** Game creation cost and rewards on Beta are not real so feel free to experiment. Try and break stuff too!
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## Beta Roadmap - Updated
The following roadmap is subject to change anytime. The main goal of the Beta phase is to include the community in the game development early on. As a result of this quick feedback loop the development team can shift priorities and re-organize features.
- ✅ Join Beta: **Available**
- ✅ Open packs: **Live on Beta Now**
- ✅ Team Members fusion: **Live on Beta Now**
- ✅ Equip accessories: **Live on Beta Now**
- ✅ Game creation: **Live on Beta Now**
- ✅ First Rewards Testing: **Live on Beta Now** (keep in mind that these are not real rewards)
- ⏳ Research projects: Jan-Feb 2024
- 🗓 Team Member training: Jan-Feb 2024
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## What should I know?
- The Beta is a way to collect community feedback and improve the game before the official release
- None of the actions performed on this Beta website have an impact of the main game. This includes (but not is limited to) opening packs and creating games
- During the Beta you can test the gameplay with a number of packs higher than the packs actually purchased on the official shop page
- All Team Members and Accessories you receive from opening packs on Beta will not be real NFTs and will not be reflected in the actual game after the official release
- The Beta environment use a fake token named **$PXL_BETA**. This token is not related at all with the main PXL token that will be used in the game. You cannot withdraw the $PXL_BETA token
- After joining the Beta you will receive 2x the number of packs you purchased
- If you purchase more packs after joining the Beta, hit the Accept & Join button again to see your new packs (2x) reflected in Beta
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## Where can I learn more?
[Please have a look at our draft Rulebook](https://rulebook.riseofthepixels.com/) (aka whitepaper) for the most complete documentation of the game, including drop chances, mechanics, tokenomic thoughts, and more.

You can also follow @riseofthepixels, [join our Discord](https://discord.gg/e7cKB3KmsS), or the [RotP Hive community](https://peakd.com/c/hive-131053/created) to stay informed about the game’s progress and roadmap.
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## How to join the Beta?
If you already bought a license and some packs in the [official shop page](https://riseofthepixels.com/shop) you can join the beta by following this link: **https://beta.riseofthepixels.com/shop**, and clicking the Accept & Join button.

1️⃣ Purchase a license or packs [here](https://riseofthepixels.com/shop)
2️⃣ Go to the live Beta server [here](https://beta.riseofthepixels.com/shop)
3️⃣ Read the Beta description and click or tap **Accept & Join**
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#### The Rise Of The Pixels Team
Check out the official website: **https://riseofthepixels.com**
Read more in the game Rulebook: **https://rulebook.riseofthepixels.com**
Follow us on Hive: **https://peakd.com/@riseofthepixels/**
Join us on Discord: **https://discord.gg/e7cKB3KmsS**

...or if you want to experience an authentic legacy Web2 vibe you can check out our X/Twitter profile: **https://x.com/riseofthepixels**