HOW HAMSTER KOMBAT’S RAPID GROWTH ENDED IN A MASS EXODUS OF 260 MILLION PLAYERS
Hamster Kombat, the once-famous Telegram game, seemed destined for blockchain gaming glory, amassing a staggering 300 million users within months of its March 2024 launch.
But the viral sensation’s active user base has surprisingly fallen by 86% to just 41 million by November 2024, marking one of the steepest declines in crypto gaming history.
The game’s token, HMSTR, has also fallen more than 76%, falling from a September high of $0.01004 to just $0.0024 as of November 5, casting doubt on the project’s sustainability.
Behind this outcome lies a series of interrelated failures: shipping delays, poor user experience, government criticism, and controversial player bans.
Could the game's ambitious goals be its undoing?