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Survival Mode Paused After Current Season: Rework Incoming!

On Splinterlands, during 2025, the gaming options increased because two new game modes have been introduced in Ranked Play: - the **Survival Mode** (27 February 2025) - the **Frontier Mode** (29 July 2025). In my opinion the **best addition** was the **Frontier Mode** because: - it is a **completely free-to-play entry point for new players** (good for onboarding) - it is a **fun game mode** even for old players because bots are not allowed. ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23tGdnPBUF3ami5n3NzWCLGHZ9N26CcvfnuhzgF49Dub1LPNT1q8mwqg2fDABU6hJ6hgh.png) The **Survival Mode** was also an **interesting addition**, with completely different dynamics than the other game modes, but at the same time showed **different limits**. ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23xyXMcVTpievMsg45EH77L9R4ezQ8ffKVsy12h7xip3Zw4M643P57ZsHLFQEMUv3SZ8w.png) As a result of [SPS DAO proposal #223](https://peakd.com/@clayboyn/sps-dao-proposal-survival-test), passed with 90% of the votes in favour, **the Survival Mode will stop at the end of the current season** to allow the development team to work on implementing the changes set out in the proposal. ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23wzdDnqsAYpfTgzHwm5rjwBMPFSc5Tb34855KPgNcWn3TD7545t4nZv6vqfEcfh6aPNH.png) The limits of the Survival Mode highlighted in the **Background section** of the SPS DAO Proposal are: - **Low engagement** - **Uneven competition** - **Unclear reward distribution** ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/EoGwRpTNcS7Y62LptdcNUajjMd8FfWgWQxv2CBppzCXVUpJTWxkgwWjcb4namt8nBEt.png) Screenshot from: [SPS DAO Proposal - Survival Test](https://peakd.com/@clayboyn/sps-dao-proposal-survival-test) To these limits (written in the proposal) I add my personal opinion: **in my opinion the biggest problem was creating a game mode with fun dynamics but allowing bots**... **Creating a game mode with fun gameplay and then leaving it in the hands of bots is, in my opinion, complete nonsense.** I have repeatedly expressed this criticism of mine concerning allowing bots in Survival Mode via comments in Survival Mode posts, on Discord and in my own posts. Having closed this small parenthesis with my personal considerations, I will now show you in summary what the [SPS DAO Proposal - Survival Test](https://peakd.com/@clayboyn/sps-dao-proposal-survival-test) provides for and what the new Survival Mode will be like when it is released. There will be a **3-month test period** for the Survival Mode and then there will be **6 seasons** in which **850000 SPS** will be distributed per season. A **brackets structure** will be introduced. Each player will remain in the same bracket for the whole season. **There will be a restriction for bots in some brackets** and this is the change I like the most. ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23uQfueQRbMKH5ttb3m5bWk6qy2eb5wfDqbrQk8hAtHoM5r67yqUCq1jq8Xq36kCgbxoj.png) Screenshot from: [SPS DAO Proposal - Survival Test](https://peakd.com/@clayboyn/sps-dao-proposal-survival-test) There will be **11 brackets** and I will finally only be able to play manually against human players in Survival Mode too! ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/EorxwBGzCSm5M7d26qbW1893JWseNuJkh4dNJWsAgAnALnzsUwtkequFtEynUo9Xven.png) Screenshot from: [SPS DAO Proposal - Survival Test](https://peakd.com/@clayboyn/sps-dao-proposal-survival-test) The other interesting novelty included in the proposal will be the implementation of a **self-regulating system** that will change the rewards according to real participation in the brackets. ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/Eoc5AtuBjPWdynQ9gcAUGdny3cQhkAAnqPjVg5hT32uKEbArafhc9XDgMuf1QQ1rqNS.png) Screenshot from: [SPS DAO Proposal - Survival Test](https://peakd.com/@clayboyn/sps-dao-proposal-survival-test) ![dividerHive1.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23sx9z9SBeAGnLjpC4YZEJbnWvp7gmst9meuYrBcdD1YTqYVbPR3J1PKNvQtx8RpCHhC4.png) # What changes for players ![dividerHive2.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23sx9z9SC5bgrGh3g71jae2tHBbQs4ncMKuHWLgqA1ppQZ76dgSgJ1H6kNML4TuRpkVfr.png)

At the end of the current season, in 6 days and 17 hours, **the Survival Mode will enter a pause period**. ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23ywo2dsAcHcrLs6GTmPba4V8KM2xL2EgAcPMF9mn6Uw49LfxeT6R8bWR52x9agETYuEV.png) **If you rent cards with the sole purpose of using them in Survival Mode, remember not to renew your rentals**. There are many changes to be made to Survival Mode, and there is no date for the reactivation of Survival Mode. **The Splinterlands team will announce the reactivation of Survival Mode at least one month in advance**. ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23wWnW478ZCUnh1WGBuxcpoyTHuc5cwM6yYwjZf5xf3gWsNr8saY2qo6w6ckwRRCUZT5L.png) I play in Survival Mode using XBOT but I would have always preferred to play manually, but I would have felt really stupid playing manually against bots. In Survival Mode XBOT only uses cards I own and therefore I have no rentals to renew or terminate. I don't play in the Wild Format because there are bots and the Wild Pass. When Survival Mode will pause I will make all my Wild Cards available for rental but I will take back all my cards when the new version of Survival Mode is released. Personally I'm very happy with the changes that will be made to Survival Mode because **for the first time in Ranked Play there will be the possibility for human players to use their own wild cards without being forced to play against private bots**. I love Splinterlands and only enjoy playing in game modes where private bots cannot play. **My dream is to see Splinterlands without bots** and, although it will probably remain a dream, I am very happy to see concrete steps towards what I consider the right direction! And what do you think? **Will this break be the beginning of a Survival Mode that is finally fun for human players as well?** I hope I have given you useful information and some interesting thoughts and thank you for taking the time to read this post :) ![dividerHive1.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23sx9z9SBeAGnLjpC4YZEJbnWvp7gmst9meuYrBcdD1YTqYVbPR3J1PKNvQtx8RpCHhC4.png) ## References and links **Splinterlands**: https://splinterlands.com/register?ref=libertycrypto27 Splinterlands Discord: https://discord.gg/splinterlands ![ArcanaGif.gif](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23ynURvw1XB8jgsTeNDC3tGQJZVqAaa9q9JJRyvyfg3Nt8Z8NW78DBrXksK5gKMo4sUxw.gif) Splinterlands is also a game featured on the [Arcade Colony](https://arcadecolony.com/) platform. ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23u5bbWkezbfJU6YVYPQWPDVLEBb4SyRatU8Wft7p4cpb91F2NQFTnNNZk6thVnwJnwoQ.png) https://arcadecolony.com/ ![dividerHive2.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23sx9z9SC5bgrGh3g71jae2tHBbQs4ncMKuHWLgqA1ppQZ76dgSgJ1H6kNML4TuRpkVfr.png) ## Important Note **I am not a financial advisor and the information in this post is not financial advice.** If you decide to invest in a Blockchain-based game you should always do so by your own choice, after making your personal assessments and after considering all possible risk factors. **My advice is to always invest only what you can afford to lose lightly!** ![dividerHive1.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23sx9z9SBeAGnLjpC4YZEJbnWvp7gmst9meuYrBcdD1YTqYVbPR3J1PKNvQtx8RpCHhC4.png) Unless otherwise indicated, the images in this post are screenshots taken from the sites: [https://splinterlands.com/](https://splinterlands.com/register?ref=libertycrypto27) https://peakmonsters.com/ Images containing calculations, tables and formulas are my property The font used in my images or edited by me is Open Source The dividers with the Hive logo in this post were created by me and if you like them you can use them too, the Hive logo is property of https://hive.io/ ![dividerHive1.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23sx9z9SBeAGnLjpC4YZEJbnWvp7gmst9meuYrBcdD1YTqYVbPR3J1PKNvQtx8RpCHhC4.png) ![](https://i.imgur.com/xrZQl2D.gif) _{Gif by @splinterlands} ![dividerHive2.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23sx9z9SC5bgrGh3g71jae2tHBbQs4ncMKuHWLgqA1ppQZ76dgSgJ1H6kNML4TuRpkVfr.png) ![Italian Version copia.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/kVnP5k9h-Italian20Version20copia.jpg) ![dividerHive1.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23sx9z9SBeAGnLjpC4YZEJbnWvp7gmst9meuYrBcdD1YTqYVbPR3J1PKNvQtx8RpCHhC4.png) # Survival Mode in pausa dopo la stagione in corso: Rework in arrivo! ![dividerHive2.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23sx9z9SC5bgrGh3g71jae2tHBbQs4ncMKuHWLgqA1ppQZ76dgSgJ1H6kNML4TuRpkVfr.png)

Su Splinterlands, nel corso del 2025, sono aumentate le opzioni di gioco perchè sono state introdotte due nuove modalità di gioco nel Ranked Play: - il **Survival Mode** (27 febbraio 2025) - il **Frontier Mode** (29 luglio 2025). Secondo me la migliore aggiunta è stato il **Frontier Mode** perchè: - è un **punto di ingresso completamente free to play per i nuovi giocatori** (positivo per l'onboarding) - è una **modalità di gioco divertente** anche per i vecchi giocatori perchè i bots non sono consentiti. ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23tGdnPBUF3ami5n3NzWCLGHZ9N26CcvfnuhzgF49Dub1LPNT1q8mwqg2fDABU6hJ6hgh.png) Anche il **Survival Mode** è stata un’**aggiunta interessante**, con dinamiche completamente diverse dalle altre modalità di gioco, ma allo stesso tempo ha mostrato **diversi limiti**. ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23xyXMcVTpievMsg45EH77L9R4ezQ8ffKVsy12h7xip3Zw4M643P57ZsHLFQEMUv3SZ8w.png) Per effetto della [SPS DAO proposal #223](https://peakd.com/@clayboyn/sps-dao-proposal-survival-test), passata con il 90% dei voti favorevoli, **il Survival Mode si fermerà alla fine della stagione in corso** per permettere al team di sviluppo di lavorare sull'implementazione delle modifiche previste nella proposal. ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23wzdDnqsAYpfTgzHwm5rjwBMPFSc5Tb34855KPgNcWn3TD7545t4nZv6vqfEcfh6aPNH.png) I limiti del Survival Mode evidenziati nella **sezione Background** della SPS DAO Proposal sono: - **Low engagement** = bassa partecipazione - **Uneven competition** = squilibrio nella competizione - **Unclear reward distribution** = distribuzione ricompense poco chiara ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/EoGwRpTNcS7Y62LptdcNUajjMd8FfWgWQxv2CBppzCXVUpJTWxkgwWjcb4namt8nBEt.png) Screenshot from: [SPS DAO Proposal - Survival Test](https://peakd.com/@clayboyn/sps-dao-proposal-survival-test) A questi limiti (scritti nella proposta) aggiungo la mia opinione personale: secondo me il problema più grande è stato creare una modalità di gioco con dinamiche divertenti ma consentire i bots… Creare una modalità di gioco con un gameplay divertente per poi lasciarla in mano ai bots è, secondo me, un totale controsenso. Ho più volte espresso questa mia critica relativa al consentire i bots nel Survival Mode tramite commenti nei post sul Survival Mode, su Discord e nei miei post. Chiusa questa piccola parentesi con le mie considerazioni personali adesso ti mostro in sintesi cosa prevede la [SPS DAO Proposal - Survival Test](https://peakd.com/@clayboyn/sps-dao-proposal-survival-test) e come sarà il nuovo Survival Mode quando sarà rilasciato. Ci sarà un periodo di test di 3 mesi per il Survival Mode e quindi ci saranno 6 stagioni in cui saranno distribuiti 850000 SPS per ogni stagione. Sarà introdotta una **struttura a Brackets = Fasce di gioco**. Ogni giocatore rimarrà nello stesso bracket per l'intera stagione. **Ci sarà una restrizione per i bots in alcuni brackets** e questa è la modifica che mi piace di più. ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23uQfueQRbMKH5ttb3m5bWk6qy2eb5wfDqbrQk8hAtHoM5r67yqUCq1jq8Xq36kCgbxoj.png) Screenshot from: [SPS DAO Proposal - Survival Test](https://peakd.com/@clayboyn/sps-dao-proposal-survival-test) I brackets sceglibili saranno 11 e finalmente potrò giocare manualmente solo contro giocatori umani anche nel Survival Mode! ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/EorxwBGzCSm5M7d26qbW1893JWseNuJkh4dNJWsAgAnALnzsUwtkequFtEynUo9Xven.png) Screenshot from: [SPS DAO Proposal - Survival Test](https://peakd.com/@clayboyn/sps-dao-proposal-survival-test) L'altra novità interessante prevista nella proposal sarà l'implementazione di un **sistema "auto-regolante"** che modificherà le ricompense in base alla reale partecipazione nei brackets. ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/Eoc5AtuBjPWdynQ9gcAUGdny3cQhkAAnqPjVg5hT32uKEbArafhc9XDgMuf1QQ1rqNS.png) Screenshot from: [SPS DAO Proposal - Survival Test](https://peakd.com/@clayboyn/sps-dao-proposal-survival-test) ![dividerHive1.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23sx9z9SBeAGnLjpC4YZEJbnWvp7gmst9meuYrBcdD1YTqYVbPR3J1PKNvQtx8RpCHhC4.png) # Cosa cambia per i giocatori ![dividerHive2.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23sx9z9SC5bgrGh3g71jae2tHBbQs4ncMKuHWLgqA1ppQZ76dgSgJ1H6kNML4TuRpkVfr.png)

Alla fine della stagione in corso, fra 6 giorni e 18 ore, **il Survival Mode entrerà in un periodo di pausa**. ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23ywo2dsAcHcrLs6GTmPba4V8KM2xL2EgAcPMF9mn6Uw49LfxeT6R8bWR52x9agETYuEV.png) **Se noleggiavi delle carte con l'unico obiettivo di utilizzarle nel Survival Mode ricordati di non rinnovare i noleggi!** Le modifiche da apportare al Survival Mode sono molte e non c'è una data di riattivazione del Survival Mode. **Il team di Splinterlands annuncerà la riattivazione del Survival Mode almeno un mese prima.** ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23wWnW478ZCUnh1WGBuxcpoyTHuc5cwM6yYwjZf5xf3gWsNr8saY2qo6w6ckwRRCUZT5L.png) Io gioco nel Survival Mode utilizzando XBOT ma avrei sempre preferito giocare manualmente ma mi sarei sentito un vero stupido a giocare manualmente contro i bots. Nel Survival Mode XBOT utilizza solo carte di mia proprietà e quindi non ho noleggi da rinnovare o terminare. Non gioco nel Wild Format perchè ci sono i bots e il Wild Pass. Quando il Survival Mode entrerà in pausa metterò disponibili per il noleggio tutte le mie Wild Cards ma riprenderò tutte le mie carte quando sarà rilasciata la nuova versione del Survival Mode. Personalmente sono molto contento delle modifiche che saranno apportate al Survival Mode perchè **per la prima volta nel Ranked Play ci sarà la possibilità per i giocatori umani di utilizzare le proprie wild cards senza essere costretti a giocare contro i bots privati.** Amo Splinterlands e mi diverto a giocare solo nelle modalità di gioco in cui non possono giocare i bots privati. Il mio sogno è vedere Splinterlands senza bots e, anche se probabilmente resterà un sogno, mi fa molto piacere vedere passi concreti verso quella che considero la direzione giusta! E tu cosa ne pensate? Questa pausa sarà l’inizio di un Survival Mode finalmente divertente anche per i giocatori umani? Spero di averti dato informazioni utili e qualche spunto di riflessione interessante e ti ringrazio per aver dedicato il tuo tempo alla lettura di questo post :) ![dividerHive1.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23sx9z9SBeAGnLjpC4YZEJbnWvp7gmst9meuYrBcdD1YTqYVbPR3J1PKNvQtx8RpCHhC4.png) ## References and links **Splinterlands**: https://splinterlands.com/register?ref=libertycrypto27 Splinterlands Discord: https://discord.gg/splinterlands ![ArcanaGif.gif](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23ynURvw1XB8jgsTeNDC3tGQJZVqAaa9q9JJRyvyfg3Nt8Z8NW78DBrXksK5gKMo4sUxw.gif) Splinterlands is also a game featured on the [Arcade Colony](https://arcadecolony.com/) platform. ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23u5bbWkezbfJU6YVYPQWPDVLEBb4SyRatU8Wft7p4cpb91F2NQFTnNNZk6thVnwJnwoQ.png) https://arcadecolony.com/ ![dividerHive2.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23sx9z9SC5bgrGh3g71jae2tHBbQs4ncMKuHWLgqA1ppQZ76dgSgJ1H6kNML4TuRpkVfr.png) ## Nota Importante **Io non sono un consulente finanziario e le informazioni contenute in questo post non sono consigli finanziari.** Se decidi di investire in un gioco basato su Blockchain devi sempre farlo per tua scelta, dopo aver fatto le tue personali valutazioni e dopo aver considerato tutti i possibili fattori di rischio. **Il mio consiglio è di investire sempre e solo quello che puoi permetterti di perdere a cuor leggero!** ![dividerHive1.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/23sx9z9SBeAGnLjpC4YZEJbnWvp7gmst9meuYrBcdD1YTqYVbPR3J1PKNvQtx8RpCHhC4.png) Se non diversamente indicato, le immagini presenti in questo post sono screenshots presi dai siti: [https://splinterlands.com/](https://splinterlands.com/register?ref=libertycrypto27) https://peakmonsters.com/ Le immagini che contengono calcoli, tabelle e formule sono di mia proprietà Il font usato nelle immagini mie o da me editate è Open Source The dividers with the Hive logo in this post were created by me and if you like them you can use them too, the Hive logo is property of https://hive.io/ ![](https://i.imgur.com/xrZQl2D.gif) _{Gif by @splinterlands} ![bannerPezzoDiCieloULTIMO.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/libertycrypto27/UCatRIG2-bannerPezzoDiCieloULTIMO.jpg)