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Alien Legends has extended its Open Alpha testing phase with increased prize support and new competitive events. **Key Updates:** - Free 21-day Legend-Pass available (one-time claim) - Substantial prize pool still available for participants - 28-day Alien Worlds competition launching (registration required for level-ups) - Multiple 2-week Arena Domination Leaderboards scheduled - All competitions and Open Alpha conclude in late May **Important Dates:** Players should register for competitions to ensure progress counts toward leaderboards. Prize claims must be completed before the Open Alpha ends. Track your progress and view leaderboards at [Naron Codex](https://naroncodex.app/aleleaders.html)

Dacoco's CMO offers a candid analysis of why many web3 games struggle to retain players. The piece examines common pitfalls in the space and identifies what actually drives long-term player engagement. Rather than focusing on token mechanics alone, the discussion centers on sustainable game design. **Key focus areas:** - Community ownership structures - DAO governance models - Player-driven experiences Alien Worlds continues developing around these principles, prioritizing community participation and competitive reward systems over short-term hype. [Read the full analysis](https://www.blockchaingamer.biz/features/opinions/42133/why-do-so-many-web3-games-crash-and-burn/)

The **Alien Worlds x Outlaw Troopers Tournament** enters its third week on **February 27th**, offering players another chance to compete for **Trilium (TLM) rewards**. **Tournament Details:** - Week 3 kicks off February 27 - Battle-focused gameplay - TLM token rewards for top performers - Play at [play.outlawtroopers.io](http://play.outlawtroopers.io/) This continues the ongoing collaboration between Alien Worlds and Outlaw Troopers, which has featured multiple tournament events throughout February. Previous tournaments included battles against the Orbatroid with prize pools of 5,000 TLM and 100,000 Shards. The tournament represents one of several community-driven gaming experiences within the Alien Worlds ecosystem, which has expanded beyond its original mining game to include DAO governance, NFT integration, and multiple playable experiences backed by Planetary Syndicates and Union DAOs.

**Alien Worlds announces recurring Orbatroid battle event** The Orbatroid challenge returns this Saturday at 3:00 PM UTC, offering players a chance to compete for rewards in the Alien Worlds ecosystem. **Event Details:** - Prize pool: 5,000 TLM tokens - Additional rewards: 100,000 Shards - Platform: Outlaw Troopers integration - Access: [aw.outlawtroopers.io](https://aw.outlawtroopers.io) This marks another installment of the recurring boss battle format within the Alien Worlds gaming environment, where players can earn TLM tokens through gameplay.