Epic RavenQuest Launch Moments, UNKJD Soccer AMA & More

Last month, we went behind the scenes with Moonfrost CEO and Art Director Gina Nelson, fresh from their win at the 2024 GAM3 Awards for Best Art Direction. This month, we turn the spotlight to the March 14 Ravenquest Launch. (Another GAM3 winner, crowned Best Adventure Game)

Also ahead: our AMA with UNKJD CEO Tal Friedman, a look at the upcoming Portal Fantasy, and what’s new on the Polemos Forge.

According to RavenQuest CEO Knighter, launch day saw RavenQuest quickly dominate the Web3 category as Twitch’s most-watched Web3 title, while also hitting #7 in the MMO category overall. A memorable highlight: streamer ‘BunnyMeow’ became the first player to claim a land plot—while unveiling her RavenQuest tattoo. To celebrate, RavenQuest announced they’ll immortalize her ink as a custom in-game companion.

RavenQuest invites players into a fantasy MMORPG brimming with exploration and diverse roles—from gathering herbs and taming mounts, to battling monsters and perfecting gear builds. Polemos captured launch-day excitement live, with Caveman streaming his first adventures alongside thousands of players. From picking herbs and crafting gear, to taking on group combat and dynamic public quests, Caveman’s “First Hours in the World” showcased the excitement, discovery, and chaos that define a fresh MMO experience. He’s continued streaming as his character levels, showcasing new activities, dungeons, and guild adventures.

Polemos has also launched our official RavenQuest Squad: PLM. Squad members are actively teaming up to accelerate quest progression, complete journals 100%, dive into competitive PvP, and maximize their silver earnings.

Want in on the action? Join the RavenQuest Squad and explore more Web3 community content in our Discord.

To help new players hit the ground running, Caveman created two essential strategy guides:

• “Top RavenQuest Tips and Tricks” gives new adventurerandarly-game essentials—from launch-day preparation, archetype selection, rapid silver farming, to efficient gathering.

• “Top RavenQuest Builds, Archetypes and Classes” covers eight robust builds, complete with optimal stat distribution, weapon choices, and skill strategies. This guide even earned recommendations from the RavenQuest official community Discord.

Caveman and the PLM squad explored RavenQuest firsthand, showing that the excitement and teamwork of a traditional MMORPG are fully alive in this Web3 adventure. Two memorable highlights stood out:

• “Beating the Shark Boss” – The guild faced a challenging fight against RavenQuest’s Shark Boss, relying heavily on positioning and group coordination.

• “Conquering Adamastor for His Legendary Earring” – This boss demanded careful teamwork and quick responses to surprises.

• “Taking down Aether Echo bosses in Ravenquest” – Chaotic and cinematic, this fight tested the squad’s reflexes against totems, chain-CC, and relentless damage.

As anyone who’s experienced the early days of a good MMO knows, these moments of teamwork, challenge, and reward define the excitement—and RavenQuest clearly delivers.

Polemos recently hosted an AMA with Tal Friedman, CEO of UNKJD (formerly Monkey League), to explore the game’s innovative blend of soccer, Web3 integration, and development milestones.

“It’s FIFA meets League of Legends—with animals”
Tal Friedman, CEO at UNKJD

UNKJD is a mobile soccer game (with optional Web3 features), blending engaging gameplay and a vibrant roster of animal-inspired characters. Players build teams of six characters, each boasting distinct animal-inspired abilities. NFTs, purchased outside the app, will visibly enhance the in-game experience.

When asked about upcoming milestones, Tal emphasized a flexible, feedback-driven approach to development. Rather than sticking rigidly to distant milestones, UNKJD prioritizes nimbly thorough testing and community input, to ensure higher quality gameplay. Expect UNKJD’s regional launches in App Stores and Play Stores soon, ahead of a full global release.

For an exciting gameplay preview, don’t miss the friendly showdown between Caveman and Tal Friedman at the end of the AMA, featuring AI matches, unique skins, and prizes awarded to viewers who correctly predicted the final scores. Catch it here: UNKJD Soccer! AMA With Tal Friedman – CEO.

Portal Fantasy is a 2D, pixel-art monster-catching RPG with puzzle-platformer flair and a deep dose of lore. The demo launched on Steam in Februar (without any Web3 components). The full game launches April 3, and we’ll be watching closely to see how the devs reintroduce blockchain elements post-release.

Polemos content producer Lyka called the vibe “cozy” and said the combat felt satisfying—she especially liked that you can nickname your Poble companions, which opens the door for some personal (or meme-worthy) party building. For a better sense of how it plays ahead of launch, check out Lyka full first-look video here: I Spent 79 Minutes Playing This Demo on Steam.

Closing out Q1, Polemos completed two more Forge enhancements:

• Integrated On/Off Ramp: Provides newcomers seamless access to Web3 ecosystems, streamlining entry and exit with minimal friction.

• Apple Pay & Google Pay Integration: Simplifies crypto onboarding and asset management with trusted, widely familiar payment methods, enhancing convenience and broadening potential audiences.

Polemos also successfully completed a critical infrastructure migration on March 28, which returned staked assets safely to user wallets. This upgrade future-proofs Forge, paving the way for integration with platforms like Immutable ZKevm—supporting games such as Guild of Guardians and RavenQuest—and further blockchain compatibility with AVAX, Ronin, and Arbitrum.

Expect exciting integrations and platform enhancements throughout Q2 and Q3. Stay tuned via X for ongoing Forge updates and announcements about the upcoming PLMS token generation event!