Wolf Game was first released in 2021. It has since garnered a loyal player base across the globe. Ethereum Layer-2 and mainnet Blast. The players weren’t pleased with the 2.0 launch last week. SolanaSome people claim that the new, “confusing”, mechanics have destroyed all they had worked for over many years.
As a result, Wolf Game 2.0 has been halted, the recently released Solana Token was liquidated, and the CEO of the game was fired. The following are some of the ways to get in touch with each other He has now resigned.
In response to community feedback we have decided to stop Wolf Game 2. We are also removing liquidity from SOL. @gfunkera86 has been in contact with Farmhands Council to discuss the future of Wolf Game.
Based on these discussions, and with FHC support, we will…
— Wolf Game (@wolfdotgame) April 14, 2025
The original Wolf Game allowed players to choose between a NFT sheep or an NFT wolf. The sheep owners could farm the WOOL token passively, while the wolves would loot the earnings. Wolf players could even steal other players’ sheep NFTs—with all of this happening on-chain, of course.
Its unique crypto-native loop of gameplay and mechanic resulted in a vibrant community. Pixel Vault, the publisher eventually acquired it. Purchase The game will be played in August 2023, for an unspecified sum. Wolf Game Migration Blast is a layer-2 network that was launched in the midst of a massive transition from Ethereum’s mainnet. airdrop farming push.
Wolf Game, on Wednesday of last week announced the launch of their new Solana token and “Wolf Game 2.0”, which claimed that they had expanded its utility through new gameplay mechanics. It wasn’t widely received.
The reimagined game was found by players.What is the best way to pronounce this?“, with a Lack of explanation For its mechanics to come from its developers. A player claimed that they have “No clue as to what is happening“, with Wolf Game CEO GFunk’s pseudonymous statement that explanations would be coming later. Meanwhile, community member call FarmerPiddy Take the Mantle Explaining the Differences The new gameplay of the game.
A new @wolfdotgame calls for a new Shep's Library. I'll be adding a lot more content over the coming days, including individual pages for Wolves, Sheep, and Land.
Will also be adding content for the mini-games once I'm able to dive in and digest.https://t.co/DRIdaFHfcs pic.twitter.com/mSbDwxz5BO— Piddy (@farmerpiddy) April 9, 2025
The new gameplay loop asked players to burn their wolf, sheep, land, and other NFTs they had grinded for in the previous game's evolution. In doing so, however, the players didn’t receive a 1-for-1 equivalent of their burned assets. Gamers would instead earn “Shep’s Kiss,” a new asset in-game that can be used to play mini-games.
What the heck is Shep’s Kiss? Digital Optimyst, a disgruntled member of the community, said: “You’re telling us to burn all our wolves and sheep, lands, etc. Written by Twitter is now called X. “Why would you destroy something with a strong, loyal community—something built around Shep’s vision, the original white paper, and the thrill of risk and reward?”
This 2.0 relaunch did not include Valley Game 2.0, a version upgraded of a well-known mini-game. The hype The official X Account was created in September last year.
On Monday, the backlash was so loud that it led to the game not being played. halted GFunk claims to have had “Stepped down.” GFunk has not responded to DecryptRequest for comments from.
I have resigned
— GFunk (@Gfunkera86) April 14, 2025
The official X message said that GFunk worked with the Farmhands Council in order to determine the next step. Farmhands Council (or FHC) is an association of players who hold WOOL. Nominated WOOL Governance System Individuals can have their voice heard on the future of the game by joining the Council.
Discord users have reported that multiple Farmhand Council members did not receive a change proposal. JohnStargaryen said the Council did not see the updated version until one week prior to the launch, and “multiple” people expressed concerns about it.
The game is in need of a Community Takeover (CTO) or relaunch.
Beanie, a pseudonymous venture capitalist in cryptography said: “I have never seen a CTO with more lore since Pudgy Penguins.” said on X. “The Wolf Game artwork is all CC0. It’s a great opportunity for an emerging developer to join and get instant support from many, including myself.
CC0, otherwise known as Creative Commons Zero, means that its artwork is in the public domain, allowing it to be freely used and commercialized—NFT projects like Moonbirds This model is the best choice In 2022. It means that the Wolf Game remake could reuse official artwork and assets without needing to make a formal purchase, while on-chain games are compositable so they could be used for other apps.
Wolf Game’s team is currently listening to the community. It will also restore any assets that have been damaged. And it is preparing the next steps for this title.
Andrew Hayward is the editor
