First IPU Uppie Created in Upland Through Level 10 Merge

**Upland introduces Life Phase 2**, fundamentally changing how property values are calculated in the metaverse platform. **Key Changes:** - Plants are no longer purely decorative elements - Property care, health metrics, and wellbeing now directly impact Resident Scores - These factors influence where Uppies (virtual residents) choose to establish homes **Recent Platform Updates:** - Players can now sell fully-loaded properties with Map Assets, Ornaments, and Vehicles included - New Home Address Pins display on the map, showing player neighborhoods and community engagement The update adds strategic depth to property management, requiring owners to maintain their virtual real estate to attract residents and preserve value.

Upland has announced its Week 2 gamified earnings missions for Frost Season, running from February 10-17. **Mission Details:** - **Frosted Facades**: Decorate 10 structures with Frost Season Ornaments - **Start time**: Tuesday, February 10 at 9 AM PT - **End time**: Tuesday, February 17 at 7 AM PT **Important Notes:** - Only progress made during the specific mission window counts toward completion - Players should wait until the official start time before beginning missions These missions continue Upland's seasonal approach to player engagement, following similar patterns from previous Harvest Season events.

Upland has updated its Census website to include daily tracking of individual Residents and Influence scores alongside existing neighborhood data. **What's New:** - Individual player metrics now visible on the Census site - Daily updates for Residents and Influence scores - All Census data consolidated in one location The update centralizes player and neighborhood statistics, making it easier to track progress in the Residents competition. Players can view the updated data at [census.upland.me](https://census.upland.me/). Neighborhoods continue competing on the Census leaderboard as they prepare for the next phase of the Residents feature.

**Upland introduces seed generation system** for its virtual nurseries, marking progress toward a nature-filled metaverse experience. The gaming platform released the **seed generation feature** that allows players to create and plant various types of seeds in their virtual properties. **Key developments:** - Seed generation now active across the platform - Players can generate different seed varieties - Feature connects to Upland's nursery system - Represents step toward more natural virtual environments The update builds on Upland's **real-world property mapping** approach, where users own virtual versions of actual locations. The seed system adds agricultural elements to the platform's existing property and business mechanics. **Community engagement** appears strong, with players actively discussing which seeds they've generated and their planting strategies. This feature expansion demonstrates Upland's continued development of its **Web3 gaming ecosystem** built on EOS blockchain infrastructure.

**Upland has launched its Seed Generation feature**, introducing a new gameplay mechanic for virtual property owners. **Key Features:** - **Sparklet spending system** for seed generation - **Climate-based seed types** with varying characteristics - **Rarity breakdown** system affecting seed value - **Dynamic pricing** that adjusts based on market conditions The platform released a comprehensive walkthrough covering: - Seeds and Sparklet spend mechanics - Different climate types and corresponding seed varieties - Rarity classification system - How dynamic pricing works - Step-by-step seed generation process **Future Vision:** Upland envisions transforming the virtual landscape with **endless flowers and nature**, moving closer to a more immersive metaverse experience through this nursery system. The seed generation feature represents another step in Upland's evolution from virtual property trading to a more complex ecosystem with agricultural and environmental elements.