Monster-catching MMORPG Spellborne is revving up for a big milestone. Mon Studios just dropped its Q1 2025 update—and the biggest news? The $BORNE token's long-awaited TGE (Token Generation Event) is now set to land in mid-Q2 2025, syncing with the game's full public release.

Here's a full breakdown of the TGE plans and all the juicy new updates coming to this web3 world.

$BORNE TGE Locked for Mid-Q2

After some back and forth, the devs have decided to pair the $BORNE TGE with Spellborne's official full launch. This means the token's debut will come when the game's ecosystem is fully firing, complete with play-to-earn elements, in-game economies, and trading tools.

"This gives us the runway to launch with more polish, more features, and stronger foundations for long-term value," the dev team said.

With that, the Season 1 airdrop claim period ends on 14th April 2025. Apartments snapshot will take place closer to the TGE date, so make sure to stay tuned for announcements. 

What's Already Live

According to the team, the first quarter of 2025 was packed with new features and updates to set the stage for the TGE. Some highlights already in-game:

  • Global Mobile Launch on both Android and iOS
  • Mining Profession added (mine gems and gold)
  • Monster Hordes beta (battle up to 5 monsters at once)
  • Battle System reworks (balanced damage, better UI)
  • Farming upgrades, including new fertilisers

These updates make the game more fun, more grindable, and more rewarding—whether you're farming loot or flexing in PvP.

What's Coming Before TGE

The lead-up to the $BORNE token launch is just as packed. Here's what's hitting the servers in the next few weeks:

  • Fishing Profession + Prestige System
  • AI-powered Translations & Open APIs
  • PC Builds for Windows, Mac, and Linux (Epic Games Store)
  • Settlers Glory (apartment staking for extra rewards)
  • Monster & Item Bazaars (player-run marketplaces)
  • Guilds V2 with advanced features
  • On-chain Tournaments with staked rewards

These aren't just content drops—they're the core systems that power the in-game economy. The more ways players can spend, stake, and earn $BORNE, the stronger the ecosystem.

Seasonal & Community Content

Spellborne also keeps the world fresh with events and new content tied to real seasons. Winter brought icy monsters and snowy maps. Spring arrived with the launch of three new monsters—Shrumel, Sphynex, and Norigami—plus seasonal crops and events.

There's also the return of minigames and loot systems:

  • Beacon Orbs: Collect orbs and win rare items by taking part in battles and playing the 2048 minigame.
  • Wheel of Fortune V2: Spin for exciting rewards, such as Apartment Mints and Stellar Passes.

And if you're a content creator? There's Twitch Drops, Creator Codes, and a Verified Creators Program that even pays in real money.

What Is Spellborne?

Spellborne, once known as Defimons, is like Pokémon meets Stardew Valley with a web3 twist. You explore, battle, catch monsters (aka Mons), plant crops, and craft items—all inside a retro pixel world built for chill vibes and strategy.

You start by picking one of the three hunters: Atom, Bellatrix, or Cosmo. Then you dive into Yorokobi Town, take on quests, make choices, and shape your own adventure. Beyond the turn-based battles, you can grow crops, go fishing, collect loot, and trade or evolve your virtual pets.

Everything from apartment ownership to monster cosmetics is NFT-powered, and the game is fully playable without spending crypto.

What's $BORNE All About?

$BORNE is the ecosystem token for Spellborne. It has replaced the old $MON token and is now central to how players earn, trade, and interact with the game's economy. Managed by the Borne Gaming Foundation, $BORNE powers everything from guild rewards to crafting materials and apartment staking. Around 7% of the total supply is set aside for Apartment NFT holders, with snapshot dates coming soon. As of now, the full tokenomics is not yet available.