Influence, a space-based MMORPG, will finally launch its restricted mainnet release on October 12 at 14:00 UTC, following a slight delay. This will be a big step for the game. Gamers and blockchain fans have been waiting impatiently for this news all summer.

The intentional choice to use Starknet, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution, to power Influence can be blamed for the launch delay. Players will be able to perform a variety of tasks during the restricted mainnet release, including connecting their assets to Starknet, finishing crew tasks, and exploring asteroids. Players can also customize their crew and asteroids, and even hire additional crew members.

A testnet pre-release that provides the full gameplay experience is also coming soon. Players have the option to create bases, gather resources, build ships, and refine materials. There will be opportunities to gain titles, gather rare things, and take advantage of in-game discounts during special events and objectives. With this update, the in-game SWAY token is introduced, which heightens the intrigue.

Influence will be officially released and the game's first phase, Exploitation, will start after the testnet version has undergone testing and any required updates have been applied.

Players go on a galactic odyssey in Influence's original idea where a colony ship arrives at its destination only to discover inhospitable planets. In an asteroid belt, where they may claim asteroids, oversee mining workers, construct bases, and handle disputes, players must form a civilisation. Players may create unique crew member tales thanks to crew NFTs, which give the experience depth.

Influence stands out for its dedication to realism. The methods used to produce resources reflect the complexity of real-world systems, and the asteroids have dynamic orbital dynamics that cause daily fluctuations in their distances from one another. The intricacy and immersion of the game are improved by this dynamic mobility.

For those who enjoy space travel and MMORPGs, Influence's path from a postponed summer debut to its forthcoming pre-alpha release promises to be thrilling and engrossing.