Age of Dino Shuts Down as ROAR Tokens Move to New Ecosystem

The End of an Era

The team behind Age of Dino (AoD) has officially announced that the dinosaur-themed MMO strategy game will sunset on 30 September 2025. Both the game and its companion experience, Dino Museum, will shut down at the end of the month. A final snapshot of player achievements and ROAR tokens will be taken on 29 September 2025 at 23:59 UTC, and top-ups are already disabled.

The news sparked immediate waves across the community. While some players are celebrating the memories they made, others feel blindsided. On social media, accusations of “rug pulls” and “scams” spread quickly. However, the development team insists this isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of a larger ecosystem shift where all ROAR tokens and achievements will carry forward.

What Was Age of Dino?

For those unfamiliar, Age of Dino was a free-to-play-and-own MMO strategy game built with blockchain integration at its core. Players could own digital assets such as dinosaurs, bases, and in-game resources through NFTs.

Developed by Gamephilos Studio and backed by industry giants like Binance Labs, FunPlus, Xterio, and Imagendary Studios, the game immersed players in a post-apocalyptic world full of mutated dinosaurs and the sinister GeneSys faction.

Core gameplay elements included:

• Building and upgrading bases

• Training troops and commanding armies

• Evolving dinosaurs into powerful allies

• Competing for land and resources

• Joining alliances for large-scale wars

AoD was also highly social, with players forming alliances to battle in government facility sieges, weekly field exercises, and the competitive Endless Challenge leaderboard.

Blockchain Features and Tokens

Unlike traditional MMOs, Age of Dino integrated blockchain features that gave players ownership and governance power. Its dual-token system was central to the gameplay experience.

• $AOD – The Governance TokenLaunched in late 2024, $AOD granted players voting rights in the ecosystem’s direction. It also unlocked:

  • Upgrading Design Studios and Dino Miners

  • Access to cosmetic NFTs

  • The ability to convert in-game dinosaurs into official NFTs

• $DAM – The Utility TokenActing as the game’s currency, $DAM was used for everything from upgrades to materials. It had a flexible supply and circulated both in-game and on secondary markets.

This token model was designed to balance player influence with in-game economy needs, giving AoD a strong foothold in the blockchain games sector.

The Community’s Mixed Reaction

The AoD community is currently divided. Some players see the sunset as a transition to something bigger, while others fear their investments are at risk.

Comments online ranged from appreciation—“Thank you for the memories”—to outright anger—“Scammy Mc Scamsters. Shame on you and Xterio.” A flood of posts accused the project of being a rug pull, despite the team’s reassurance that no progress will be lost.

One viral question summed up the uncertainty many feel: “Is the value of the NFT also guaranteed?”

The developers responded firmly to speculation about quitting, replying to one worried user with a single word: “NEVER.” Still, until more details are revealed about the new ecosystem, skepticism remains strong.

Legacy and Design Excellence

Regardless of the controversy, AoD’s design quality stood out. The game combined 4X strategy elements with modern mobile MMO features, wrapped in highly polished visuals.

Players could:

• Assemble and train powerful troops

• Collect and evolve dinosaurs

• Expand their bases through upgrades

• Explore wilderness for resources and battles

• Compete in alliance-based wars for dominance

This balance of strategic depth, NFT integration, and community-driven events made AoD one of the more ambitious blockchain-powered MMOs.

What Comes Next?

While full details remain under wraps, the team has confirmed that ROAR tokens, milestones, and achievements will carry over into their next phase. According to the official statement, player history will help “unlock new tiers of influence and access within their growing world.”

That suggests a system where dedicated players from AoD will hold unique advantages in the upcoming ecosystem—possibly through early access, governance rights, or exclusive rewards.

For now, the countdown is on. With just weeks left before the servers go dark, players are logging in to make their final mark before the snapshot deadline.

Final Snapshot and Timeline

• 29 September 2025 at 23:59 UTC – Final snapshot of all achievements, NFTs, and ROAR tokens.

• 30 September 2025 at 00:00 UTC – AoD and Dino Museum officially sunset.

Whether this transition becomes a story of rebirth or another cautionary tale in the blockchain games industry will depend on how the team delivers its new ecosystem. For now, one chapter ends, and another waits to be written.