Airdrop season is in full swing, with apps, protocols, and other projects taking advantage of the bear market vibes and regulatory shifts to drop their tokens—potentially rewarding millions of crypto users in the process.
But what exactly is an airdrop when it comes to crypto tokens? An airdrop is typically a way for a project to reward its early users and contributors by giving them a share of a newly launched token, all while spreading the tokens far and wide for decentralized governance.
When it comes to blockchain networks and tokens geared towards gaming, there are some exciting airdrops on the horizon in the months ahead. Here’s a look at what’s coming for gamers—and there may still be time to get involved and score some tokens ahead.
### Off the Grid
Off the Grid, based on Avalanche, made a splash after early access opened to the public, quickly rising to the top of the Epic Games Store’s top free titles chart. Publisher Gunzilla Games has partnered with Delphi Ventures to advise on the launch of the GUNZ Foundation, overseeing the rollout of the GUN token. The GUN token and GUNZ mainnet are anticipated to launch in Q1 2025, with eligibility details and launch date yet to be finalized.
### Farm Frens
The developer of Telegram game Farm Frens postponed its Base token launch to February due to new crypto integration guidelines. The FREN token will reward players of Farm Frens and holders of NFTs for its Everseed tower defense game. The project recently completed its final token snapshot and is expected to announce its TGE date soon.
### Zoo
Telegram game Zoo, akin to Zoo Tycoon, is set to launch its ZOO token soon. The game recently completed its mining phase, allowing users to acquire in-game ZOO that will convert to tokens. No official token launch date has been announced yet.
### Onchain Heroes
Onchain Heroes, an on-chain idle RPG, hinted at a token launch with the Abstract mainnet from the Pudgy Penguins parent company. The token is expected to be distributed to holders of the Onchain Heroes Genesis Rings NFT. While the game has not launched, teasers of the user interface were shared recently.
### TapSwap
Tap-to-earn game TapSwap delayed its TAPS token launch to mid-February and will now launch on Binance’s BNB Chain. Airdrop eligibility will be based on player engagement with TapSwap and its city-builder game mode. The game recently completed its first season and may potentially move from Telegram to comply with new guidelines.
### Captain Tsubasa: Rivals
Soccer-themed tap-to-earn game Captain Tsubasa: Rivals amassed millions of players on Telegram and is gearing up to airdrop its JOHN token soon. Airdrop criteria will be based on in-game achievements, with the official date yet to be announced.
### Rumble Kong League
Rumble Kong League is preparing for a Q1 2025 launch of its FAME token, rewarding players through play-to-airdrop mechanics. The project recently concluded its soft launch season and announced a migration to the Ethereum gaming sidechain, Ronin.
### B3
Ethereum layer-3 network and gaming hub B3 announced plans to launch a B3 token on February 10. The ecosystem, with over 80 games and 6 million players, aims to reward users with the B3 token for their engagement. Details on point system conversions to tokens are forthcoming.
### Kuroro
Kuroro, a creature collecting gaming ecosystem, launched its Kuroro Wilds alpha with a play-to-airdrop campaign. Players can earn KURO tokens and more in the alpha test, available now for exploration on Ronin.
### Fishing Frenzy
Fishing Frenzy, a mobile game on Ronin, teased allocations for holders of its upcoming Founder Pass NFT, potentially hinting at a token launch. The project, built by on-chain gaming studio Uncharted, has garnered significant interest from players.
As the landscape of gaming and crypto continues to evolve, these upcoming airdrops offer exciting opportunities for gamers to get involved and potentially earn tokens. Stay tuned for more updates as these projects unfold their plans.