🔴 Illuvium Wave 5 Launch Party Set for March 12

Illuvium has introduced **Advanced Mode** for its Deathmatch game, raising the competitive stakes for players. **Key Details:** - Entry cost: 1,000 Skulls - First place reward: 2,600 Skulls plus 1% chance at progressive jackpot - Survival mechanics: 70-95% revive chance for ranks 2-10 - First Blood bonus: Guarantees 100% survival regardless of rank The mode builds on the recently launched Deathmatch, a 10-player free-for-all battle where players compete using Illuvials—deity-like creatures in Illuvium's blockchain-based RPG universe. Players can still access FREE Mode to farm Bones risk-free, or enter STANDARD Mode to compete for Skulls and jackpot eligibility. Advanced Mode offers higher payouts while introducing protective mechanics that give most players a chance to revive after defeat, reducing the all-or-nothing nature of standard competitive play.

Illuvium has launched **Illuvium Deathmatch**, a 10-player free-for-all battle arena game now live at [deathmatch.illuvium.io](https://deathmatch.illuvium.io). The game offers two modes: - **FREE Mode**: Players use a Free Starter Challenger to earn Bones without risk - **STANDARD Mode**: Entry fee required to compete for Skulls and progressive Jackpot rewards Players select challengers, position them strategically on a grid, and compete to outlast opponents. The game emphasizes tactical positioning and risk-reward decisions. Full launch details available in the [official blog post](https://portal.illuvium.io/news/welcome-to-illuvium-deathmatch).

**Illuvium Beyond** is launching its final Wave 5 of Set 1 on **March 12 at 18:00 UTC**, marking the conclusion of the game's first major content cycle. **Key Features:** - 24-hour **Alpha exclusive** access period - New **Furnace system** introduction - **100+ rewards** available - **Stretch goals** and competitive leaderboards - Exclusive **leaderboard Illuvitars** for top performers - Final opportunity to complete Set 1 Albums This wave represents the last chance for players to engage with Set 1 content, featuring new card combinations and updated reward structures. The competitive elements include leaderboard rankings with exclusive collectible rewards for high-performing players. The Furnace system appears to be a new gameplay mechanic, though specific details weren't disclosed in the announcement. Players who participated in earlier waves will have their final opportunity to complete their collections before the set concludes. [Read full details](announcement-link)

**Migration Delays Push Back Wave 5** Illuvium has postponed the launch of Wave 5 by one day to February 26, 2026. **Key Details:** - ETH, ILV, and USDC balances won't complete migration to Immutable X by the original February 25 deadline - The delay ensures a smooth launch for the final wave of Set 1 - This follows a week-long protocol offline period that began February 6 for automatic fund migration to v3 contracts The team is taking extra time to properly complete the migration process and recreate exact user positions in the new contracts.