Wolf Game Halts Version 2.0 After Community Pushback, Will Return Staked Assets

Wolf Game 2.0, a recent relaunch of the once-popular blockchain-based strategy game, has been suspended following strong community backlash. The development team announced that liquidity for the SOL-based token will be removed, and all player assets staked or burned during the short-lived update will be returned in the coming weeks.

The decision follows a period of confusion and dissatisfaction among the game’s long-time supporters, many of whom expressed frustration over the design direction of the new release and lack of prior consultation.

Relaunch Met With Player Confusion

The relaunch, dubbed “Wolf Game 2.0,” introduced major changes, including a new asset structure and gameplay logic. Players were asked to burn existing NFTs, including wolves, sheep, land plots, and game materials, in exchange for new in-game items such as Shep’s Kiss. The new model was designed to simplify the game economy and introduce new layers of utility for active players.

However, community members quickly voiced concerns over the lack of clarity, the perceived erasure of past progression, and insufficient communication from the development team. Many said the relaunch felt disconnected from the values that originally defined Wolf Game's success during its Ethereum-based debut in late 2021.

Developers Respond to Community Feedback

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the developers wrote:

“Based on community feedback, we will be halting Wolf Game 2.0 and liquidity will be removed from the SOL token.”

The post also confirmed that GFunk, a key figure in the Wolf Game ecosystem, is meeting with the Farmhands Council (FHC) a player-governed group involved in strategic planning for the game’s development. A new community proposal is expected to follow those discussions.

While the relaunch had support from parts of the community eager to see Wolf Game revived, many long-standing players expressed concern that the core gameplay loop had been altered without proper onboarding or transparency.

Asset Returns and ONFT Contract Plans

To address the situation, the team confirmed that any NFTs burned or staked in Wolf Game 2.0 will be returned to players using newly deployed ONFT (Omnichain NFT) smart contracts. According to the developers, this process will take several weeks and will prioritize security and accuracy.

“Rest assured, we will be returning any assets you staked or burned within the next few weeks on the new Wolf Game ONFT smart contracts,” the team wrote.

No additional steps are required from players at this time, though further instructions will be posted through official Discord and X channels as technical timelines become available.

Farmhands Council Caught Off Guard

The Farmhands Council, which serves as a governance layer composed of community-elected members and long-time token holders, reportedly had limited involvement in the rollout of 2.0. Some council members said they were not given full visibility into the decisions that shaped the relaunch mechanics.

This disconnect between core contributors and community leadership has raised further concerns about transparency and decentralization, both of which were key selling points in Wolf Game’s original vision.

What’s Next for Wolf Game?

Although Wolf Game 2.0 has been shelved, the team has not ruled out the possibility of a future relaunch this time with clearer governance processes and community-aligned mechanics. The game's leadership emphasized that a new path forward would be communicated after collaborative discussions with stakeholders and council members.

For now, players are encouraged to stay updated through Wolf Game’s Discord and social channels. Developers have assured the community that all player assets will be restored and that lessons learned from the failed Solana transition will inform future development efforts.

The original version of Wolf Game was one of the earliest examples of “risk-on” web3 game design, introducing mechanics where players could steal assets from others through on-chain probability. The game drew attention from early NFT adopters, influencers, and high-profile collectors during its peak.

Whether it can reclaim that momentum in a new format remains to be seen, but developers say this is a pause, not an end.