Super Early Access Launch

Introduction

Today marks a significant moment in Wilder history with the global debut of Super Early Access (SEA) at Gamescom, in partnership with Samsung.

To celebrate this very special occasion, we are launching Legend of the WILD, a Super Early Access tournament featuring a $100,000 prize pool in WILD and rewards for hundreds of players worldwide.

The wait is over. A new Wilder Era begins.

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Legend of the WILD $100K Tournament

Legend of the WILD will be the first global combat showdown in Wilder World, where every headshot, every streak, and every win takes players closer to glory. The tournament kicks off with the Gamescom SEA launch and Pre-Qualifiers on Wednesday, August 20th, and runs through to the live Finals on September 24th at a secret location. From Qualifiers to Playoffs to the live Finals, Legend of the WILD lays out the full path of competition.

Here’s how players will climb the ranks, earn rewards, and fight for their place on the global stage.

Prize Breakdown

The Finals carry $48,000 in WILD, reserved for the Top 10 players. The stakes go even higher for the Top 6, who will earn a Golden Ticket to an all-expenses-paid trip at an epic location to battle it out live on stage.

1st - 10th Place Prizes

1st Place – Golden Ticket + $25,000 in WILD
2nd Place – Golden Ticket +$10,000 in WILD
3rd Place – Golden Ticket + $5,000 in WILD
4th Place – Golden Ticket + $2,500 in WILD
5th Place – Golden Ticket + $1,500 in WILD
6th Place – Golden Ticket +$1,000 in WILD
7th Place – $750 in WILD
8th Place – $750 in WILD
9th Place – $750 in WILD
10th Place – $750 in WILD

11th - 50th Place Prizes

Players ranked 11–20 will receive $75 in WILD.
Players ranked 21 - 50 will receive $50 in WILD.

51st – 250th Place Prizes (Per Region)

Players ranked 51–150 in each region will receive $25 in WILD.
Players ranked 151–250 in each region will receive $10 in WILD.

Daily & Periodic Rewards

Additional rewards will be distributed throughout the tournament, including exclusive Wilder World NFTs and bonus WILD drops.

Tournament Details

Pre-Qualifiers

The tournament begins with a Pre-Qualifying Warmup from August 20th–24th, during which gameplay will be open across four regions: US, EU, PacAsia, and LatAm. Matches will follow the standard SEA DH1K build, with open practice only and no tournament scoring.

Regions must reach at least 100 active players during this period to unlock access to the Qualifiers.

Pre-Qualifying also features daily rewards:

Day 1 (Aug 21st): NFT Pack Reward
Day 2 (Aug 22nd): Lamborghini Temerario NFT
Day 3 (Aug 23rd): 5,000 WILD
Day 4 (Aug 24th): NFT Pack Reward

Qualifiers

The road to the Finals begins with the Qualifiers, running from August 25th to September 9th. This stage will determine which players advance to the Playoffs and ultimately secure their shot at the live Finals. During this period, players from all eligible regions will compete on a new build featuring the tournament system, with all results feeding into region-specific leaderboards.

Match Requirements:

Matches are 10-minute Free-For-All PvP battles with 10 players per match, rotating across The Beginning and DROID.
Minimum of 8 players required to start a match
Maximum ping of 150 to join a server

Outside of competitive matches, Hydrolink remains open for single-player training and warm-up.

Scoring System
Progress is measured by a new Tournament Score system. Each player’s score is based on their best 10 matches during the Qualifier period, ensuring that performance matters more than sheer volume of play.

Points are awarded for kills, headshots, assists, streaks, and completing matches, while deaths subtract points:

Kills: +3 points
Headshots: +4 points
Assists: +2 points
3-Kill Streaks: +3 points
Stayed until match end: +2 points
Deaths: –1 point

Regional leaderboards update automatically as scores are recorded.

Server Access Windows
Multiplayer servers will be open 9 hours per day in each region to create focused competitive sessions:

US Servers: 12PM – 9PM PST
LATAM Servers: 12PM – 9PM PST
EU Servers: 1PM – 10PM CET
PacAsia Servers: 12PM – 9PM JST

When servers are offline, players can continue practicing in Hydrolink.

Playoffs & Finals

At the end of Qualifiers, the top 50 players from each region will advance to the Playoffs, which will be structured as a single-match elimination bracket. The top performers then move on to the Finals, where six finalists will earn a Golden Ticket and be flown to an epic live location to compete on stage.

More details on the Playoffs and Finals will be announced before the end of the Qualifiers on September 9th, with the full tournament breakdown available on Wiki.

Super Early Access: Launch Overview

The SEA launch will allow players around the world to download Wilder World via the Epic Games Store, step inside Wiami, and enter its combat arenas in the first public release of Super Early Access.

This version delivers a first look at Wilder World’s shooter experience, featuring three playable maps, over ten weapons, early matchmaking and progression systems, ZERO account integration, leaderboard tracking, and a fully reworked HUD and UI. All of this is supported by destructible environments, enhanced audio-visual immersion, and both single-player practice and multiplayer combat.

Gamescom Debut

After a hugely successful activation with Samsung at Gamescom last year, Wilder World has chosen this year’s event to debut Super Early Access to the world.

Gamescom 2024 was a record-breaking event, attracting more than 335,000 visitors from over 120 countries to Cologne, Germany, the largest gathering in the event’s history. Wilder World made a strong impression at the Samsung booth, standing alongside industry giants including Illuvium, Activision, and Blizzard. Our prime location brought constant energy, with crowds queuing to race through the streets of Wiami on two high-octane simulators.

This year, we return to the Samsung booth with another prime showcase location, where Wilder World will take the stage once again — this time to unveil Super Early Access for the very first time.

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Content and streaming restrictions will be lifted with the public launch of SEA on Wednesday, August 20. The first official stream will go live from the main Wilder World X account to mark the occasion.

From this date, all Wilders are encouraged to stream and share their experiences across social platforms. To support the community, we will also be hosting weekly streaming nights in Discord, giving players a regular space to showcase gameplay and connect with the Wilder Nation.

How to Join – Epic Games Store Access

Super Early Access is available through the Epic Games Store. To play, you will need to download Wilder World and either link your existing ZERO account or register a new one directly in-game. A ZERO account is required to track progression, leaderboard stats, and tournament eligibility.

For a step-by-step walkthrough, please visit Wilder Wiki: Super Early Access.

PC Requirements

To run Super Early Access, players will need the following minimum specs for the launch build:

CPU: 6-core Intel processor
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 3080 (or equivalent)
RAM: 32 GB
OS: Windows 10/11
Epic Games account with registered email

Maps & Modes

Hydrolink (Single Player)
Hydrolink serves as the training ground for new recruits. Players face off against Forum Agent AI with selectable difficulty levels and advanced enemy logic designed to sharpen combat instincts. The updated spawner system creates dynamic encounters, while breakable glass and interactable props add an extra layer of immersion to practice sessions.

The Beginning (Multiplayer)
The Beginning represents the construction of Wiami itself, doubling as the foundation of Wilder World’s combat experience. As the core multiplayer map, it is packed with destructible props, from cement bags and containers to ladders and bollards, giving players tactical cover options and environmental interaction. Optimizations in SEA ensure smooth performance while preserving the intensity of close-quarters firefights.

DROID (Multiplayer)
Set high above Wiami, DROID is a rooftop manufacturing facility surrounded by sweeping skyline views. The map’s vertical lift system enables fluid, multi-level combat, while ongoing art and collision upgrades bring the industrial environment to life.

Matchmaking v1
The first iteration of matchmaking gives players the choice to queue into multiplayer sessions across DROID and The Beginning, or drop into Hydrolink for solo training. This system lays the groundwork for structured progression and competitive play.

Weapons & Combat

Available Weapons
At launch, players will have access to more than ten distinct weapons, each with full custom animations and unique handling styles:

Shmalnoy (starting pistol)
AR-15 (starting rifle)
Shozza (shotgun)
Sniper rifle
Gator (chargeable weapon with variable damage)
AR-AM rifle
LMG rifle
RPG rocket launcher
DMR rifle
Viper submachine gun

Grenade System
The grenade system adds tactical variety with multiple grenade types that can be toggled between, supported by HUD icons and UI messaging for clarity. To ensure balance, players are limited to carrying one grenade of each type.

Multiple grenade types with a toggle to switch.
Limit: 1 per grenade type (for balance).
HUD icons and UI messaging for clarity.

Combat Features
Combat is designed to be fast and fluid, with features like sprinting during reloads or heals and a powerful melee thrust lunge attack, ensuring every encounter is dynamic and high stakes.

Full custom animations for all weapons.
Sprinting during reloads/heals (without canceling).
Melee with thrust lunge attack.

Systems & Progression

Leaderboard
Super Early Access introduces a fully featured leaderboard system, allowing players to track their rank on both global and region-specific boards. Performance can be filtered by kills, deaths, assists, K/D ratio, headshots, and overall XP, giving a detailed view of progression and competitive standing.

ZERO Account Integration
Progression in Wilder World is tied directly to ZERO. Players can link or create a ZERO account seamlessly within the client, with Epic ID integration and automatic checks at login to ensure secure access and continuity across the Wilder ecosystem.

Blockchain Integration (Z Chain)
Every action in combat is backed by onchain data. Kills, deaths, assists, and headshots are recorded to Z Chain in real time, with final match XP posted at the end of each game. This ensures that every achievement is verifiable, permanent, and part of Wilder World’s onchain history.

UI & HUD

HUD Elements
The HUD displays health and shield indicators for both players and enemies, grenade icons with switching notifications, a weapon-specific killfeed, and a live match leaderboard accessible with the Tab key.

Customizability
Players can remap all keybindings and use full controller support. A server switcher is included in the menus for easier region selection.

Visual Presentation
The HUD features a curved futuristic design, updated minimap and map textures, and new weapon spawner VFX for clearer visibility.

Audio & Atmosphere

All weapons feature full animations and unique sound design. Matches include end-of-round music and audio cues that warn before the finish. RPG projectiles have distinct flight sounds, while bullet hit confirmations are stronger for clearer feedback. Integrated voice chat has also been stabilized for reliable in-game communication.

Gameplay Enhancers

Maps feature destructible props such as glass, bottles, ladders, panels, and trash bags for added interaction. Environment effects have been updated with perimeter walls, bullet impacts, barrel explosions, and smoke grenades. Vehicle traffic is also in progress to enhance city immersion.

Conclusion

Super Early Access is more than just a launch — it is the beginning of Wilder World as a living, competitive, and fully onchain experience. With $100,000 in rewards, Golden Tickets to battle live on stage, and the chance to etch your name into Wilder history, this is the moment for players everywhere to step into Wiami and prove themselves. The stage is set, the competition is fierce, and the Wilder Nation is watching.

The future of gaming is Web3 here, and it starts now.

With Blessings,

The Wilders