Wild Forest Survival Mode Begins

A New Era Begins in Wild Forest

Wild Forest players have been waiting for a fresh gameplay twist — and now it’s finally here. Zillion Whales has officially launched the open testing phase for Survival Mode, a brand-new single-player PvE experience that brings wave-based combat, boss fights, and rewarding progression to one of Ronin’s fastest-growing blockchain games.

This limited-time open test lets players dive into the full feature set before its final release, all while earning lootboxes packed with Units, resources, and cosmetic rewards. If you’ve been eager for more content and more ways to progress your roster, this new mode is absolutely worth checking out.

Let’s break down everything you need to know.

What Is Wild Forest?

Wild Forest is a free-to-play strategy game built on the Ronin network. It stands out by fusing quick, tactical RTS combat with a player-driven on-chain economy.

Here’s what makes Wild Forest’s gameplay loop so engaging:

• 7-Unit decks that you customize and bring into battle

• Fast, single-screen PvP combat with territory control

• Mana-based unit deployment and building placement

• Tier-based progression unlocked mid-match

• A full web3 layer powered by $WF tokens, NFT Units, and Ronin Market trading

Players can freely battle through traditional PvP without ever touching a wallet — but those who want deeper progression can collect, level up, and trade NFT Units, mint Packs, purchase Skins, and climb seasonal leaderboards for token rewards.

Wild Forest is available on PC (Mavis Hub), Android, and iOS, making it one of the more accessible titles in the growing world of Blockchain games.

What Is Survival Mode?

Survival Mode introduces a full PvE twist to Wild Forest. Instead of battling against players, you’ll face continuous waves of AI enemies, each one stronger than the last. Every five waves feature a boss encounter followed by a guaranteed lootbox reward.

It’s essentially a high-intensity, tower-defense inspired challenge where your goal is simple:

Survive as long as you can.

The open test includes:

• All core gameplay systems

• Full enemy scaling

• Functional rewards

• Leaderboards

• Four difficulty levels

• One dedicated Survival map

Each run is completely self-contained, meaning your performance directly determines the rewards you walk away with.

Survival Mode Difficulty Levels

The mode features 4 progressively harder difficulty tiers, each unlocked only after completing the previous one:

• Easy – 15 waves

• Normal – 20 waves

• Hard – 25 waves

• Expert – 30 waves

Players must meet deck power requirements, similar to Ranked Mode. This ensures each run stays balanced and encourages continuous deck progression.

Lootboxes and Drop Rates in Survival Mode

Survival Mode rewards players with 1 lootbox for every 5 waves cleared. These boxes include gold, shards, Units, and cosmetic Skins — all usable in the core PvP game.

Unit rewards come from three chest types:

Unit Chest (Small)

• Rare – 5%

• Uncommon – 20%

• Common – 75%

Unit Chest (Medium)

• Legendary – 5%

• Epic – 15%

• Rare – 30%

• Uncommon – 50%

Unit Chest (Large)

• Mystic – 5%

• Legendary – 30%

• Epic – 65%

These rewards directly contribute to deckbuilding and PvP progression, making Survival Mode a valuable addition for collectors and competitive players alike.

PvE matches also progress Battle Pass tasks, with Bounty Board quests planned for upcoming updates.

How the Energy System Works

During open testing, Survival Mode uses an energy-based system to ensure balanced and fair participation.

• Each battle costs 25 energy

• Players have a daily maximum of 100 energy

• Energy regenerates 1 point every 15 minutes

• Energy is consumed at the start of a battle — even on a loss

This system helps developers gather clean gameplay data, prevent automated grinding, and adjust difficulty scaling based on real player feedback.

How to Join the Survival Mode Open Test

Jumping into the open test is simple:

1. Complete the Wild Forest tutorial

2. Play your first PvP match

3. Access Survival Mode from the Mode Selection screen

4. Start with Easy, then unlock each higher difficulty as you progress

Easy mode alone gives players 3 lootboxes for reaching waves 5, 10, and 15. Finish that, and Normal difficulty opens up — followed by Hard and then Expert, if you can push through the increasingly intense enemy waves.

Players are encouraged to share feedback and report issues through the official Discord server. This is a live development phase, and your input will help shape the final version.

Why This Open Test Matters for Wild Forest

This testing phase is more than early access — it’s a critical milestone for the expansion of Wild Forest’s PvE ecosystem. Developers are using this period to refine:

• Wave progression

• Boss difficulty

• Reward distribution

• Energy pacing

• Economy balance

• Difficulty scaling

Unlike a typical demo, this open test is a live environment with real rewards that feed into the game's broader progression loop.

Survival Mode gives Wild Forest a deeper gameplay identity, offering a fresh alternative to PvP while still supporting the broader economy that makes web3 gaming compelling.

Final Thoughts

Wild Forest’s Survival Mode adds exactly what many players have been waiting for — replayable PvE content with meaningful rewards. With its structured difficulty tiers, generous lootboxes, and tight RTS-inspired gameplay, it brings a new layer of depth to one of Ronin’s most polished strategy titles.

If you're interested in discovering more innovative blockchain games like Wild Forest, NFT Playgrounds remains your go-to hub for updates, guides, and deep-dive analysis.

Ready to defend the forest? Now’s the perfect time to jump in and put your strategy to the test.