Hamster Kombat faces backlash over Season 1 airdrop disqualifications

Hamster Kombat (CRYPTO:HMSTR), a tap-to-earn game on Telegram, recently concluded its Season 1 with a snapshot for the HMSTR token airdrop, but last-minute rule changes left 63% of players disqualified from receiving tokens. 

Initially, players believed that accumulating Points Per Hour (PPH) was the main requirement for airdrop eligibility. 

However, just before the snapshot, an "anti-cheat" system was introduced, disqualifying players based on key collection instead. 

This abrupt shift left many players frustrated, particularly those who had spent significant time increasing their PPH. 

“There are a lot of people who got banned without cheating. Hamster Kombat, you need to address this situation,” commented one community member, expressing the widespread disappointment. 

Further concerns arose as some players using multiple accounts and key generators remained eligible for the airdrop, raising doubts about the fairness of the system. 

In addition to the controversy, speculation about the HMSTR token's listing price being set at $0.01 has added to the unease, as players worry about the potential value of their rewards. 

This issue follows earlier delays, including the postponement of the airdrop from its original July date due to operational challenges. 

Despite the dissatisfaction, Hamster Kombat has moved into its "Interlude Season," a transition phase leading to Season 2. 

The developers remain committed to their roadmap and have scheduled the official launch of the HMSTR token for September 26, with airdrop farming set to begin a week earlier. 

As the project prepares for Season 2, the developers are planning to expand the game further.