Hamster Kombat faces backlash over Airdrop allocation.
Players are expressing outrage after being disqualified from Hamster Kombat’s Season 1 airdrop, despite significant time investment and prior reassurances that in-game key collection would not impact their eligibility.
Hamster Kombat, a popular play-to-earn (P2E) platform, is currently facing backlash from its community due to sudden disqualifications related to the highly anticipated HMSTR token airdrop. About 63% of players have been disqualified for collecting in-game keys—a requirement many believed to be irrelevant, causing frustration and disappointment among dedicated players.
Unjust Disqualifications and Confusion
Initially, players were led to believe that their Point Per Hour (PPH) score was the main criterion for eligibility. However, the platform introduced key collection as a crucial factor at the last minute, leaving many players who had spent months building their PPH feeling betrayed. This sudden shift has caused widespread discontent, as many players now believe their efforts were wasted.
Accusations of Cheating
A significant point of contention is the unjust labeling of many players as cheaters simply due to their key collection efforts. Media influencers have pointed out that even those with a modest number of keys, ranging from 100 to 200, were disqualified. Meanwhile, players who exploited the system using key generators and multiple accounts have reportedly remained eligible. This perceived unfairness has deepened the frustration within the community.
Time and Effort Wasted
Players have expressed their anger, particularly over the shift in focus from PPH to key collection, which they argue was not clearly communicated earlier. After months of grinding, players feel their time and effort were disregarded by this abrupt change.
Disappointment in Token Allocation
The discontent didn’t end with disqualifications. Players who did receive tokens found that the majority of them were locked, with only a portion available for immediate use. This has led to further dissatisfaction, with some calling it “one of the worst airdrops in crypto.”
Calls for Action
Many in the community are now calling on Hamster Kombat to re-evaluate the disqualified accounts and implement a transparent appeals process. Players demand clarity on the token launch and hope the platform will address their concerns to restore trust.
With tensions high, some players are even considering abandoning the game entirely. Whether Hamster Kombat will be able to regain the confidence of its community remains to be seen, as many await official statements from the team.
