The team behind Hamster Kombat announced via Telegram that the game is entering the end phase of its first season. The schedule places the season finale on September 20, 2024, coinciding with a token conversion event in which points earned by players are converted into HMSTR tokens. These tokens are designed for sale on crypto exchanges once the conversion occurs. The plan for this transition was outlined in a Hamster Kombat update published in mid-September.
— official Telegram announcement.
Players will see an in-game notification confirming the end date and detailing that all achievements accumulated during the season will be converted to HMSTR tokens. The notification frames the conversion as a milestone, ensuring players understand that their effort translates into a tradable asset. This approach links gameplay success to crypto liquidity, a shift that has been discussed in boardroom updates and community threads alike.
— official Telegram announcement.
Before this rollout, token distribution in Hamster Kombat was not described as seasonal by the team. The new model introduces phased distribution, spreading HMSTR rewards across multiple stages rather than issuing a lump sum at once. This staged approach can mean that some players receive fewer tokens than they might have expected if all rewards were issued immediately. While this reduces initial token supply, it creates ongoing incentives for continued participation and future competition. For collectors, strategists, and casual players, the shift adds a layer of planning, as timing the haul or the selling window becomes part of the gameplay experience.
— official Telegram announcement.
Economically, a lower emission rate can influence the token’s early value, often stabilizing price pressure by avoiding a sudden flood of HMSTR tokens. The design can also keep the token attractive to new players, who appear early to chase the potential upside. For the community, the change signals a deliberate, governance-like approach that rewards persistence and skill. It invites participants from North American markets, including Canada and the United States, to watch how token dynamics play out as more entrants join and rewards accumulate in the system.
— official Telegram announcement.
On the scheduled listing date, HMSTR is expected to enter the exchange scene, enabling trading against major stablecoins and fiat proxies. The listing marks a transition from a closed in-game reward mechanism to a broader crypto economy, where players can trade HMSTR on supported platforms and convert gains into a stable currency like USDT, depending on regional options and platform rules. In jurisdictions where crypto is regulated, traders should be mindful of local tax obligations and reporting requirements, treat the asset as high-risk and observe exchange policies. The plan also foresees withdrawal channels that convert gains into local currencies when available, ensuring accessibility for players in diverse markets, including North America.
— official Telegram announcement.
Hamster Kombat is described as a Telegram-based clicker game in which players accumulate points by tapping a hamster, solving small codes, and collecting pop-up cards. The game hosts multiple competitors and alternatives in the same space, such as Blum, Catizen, Lost Dogs: The Way, TapSwap, X Empire, and others, highlighting a crowded ecosystem where players compare mechanics, rewards, and speed. The simplicity of the core mechanic makes it easy to pick up, but the real draw comes from the potential value of rewards and the community that gathers around weekly events and shared strategies.
— official Telegram announcement.
Earlier stories suggested tensions among the game’s founders raised questions about whether a crypto exchange listing would proceed as planned. Industry observers noted that disagreements could slow or complicate a rollout, and investors weighed the risk against potential upside. For anyone following Hamster Kombat, these developments underscore the need for careful attention to roadmap updates and official communications, especially for players in Canada and the United States who may be evaluating how these changes affect their participation and possible tax considerations.