Spellborne

Introduction

Spellborne is a retro pixel-art monster-catching MMORPG developed by Mon Studios on Avalanche with Abstract integration, set in Celestia. Players choose one of three hunters and engage in guild-based competition and PvP.

Season 2 concluded December 25, 2025, moving the game into Open Play mode with player-driven economy.

Lore

The story unfolds in Celestia, a vibrant pixel-art universe where players begin in Yorokobi Town, a peaceful hub filled with friendly NPCs and roaming monsters. Players face the ongoing conflict between the Order, a tyrannical organization maintaining strict control, and Team Crux, a rebellious group seeking redemption and change.

Each hunter brings a personal motivation to the narrative, and progression often aligns players with factions, guilds, or rival teams. Guild wars, evolving alliances, and a dynamic taskboard keep the story alive through community-driven actions. Player choices influence outcomes, offering a lore-rich world that evolves over time with seasonal changes and world events.

Gameplay

Spellborne centers around capturing and evolving monsters in a world shaped by PvP competition, guild cooperation, and task-based missions. Players engage in turn-based combat, deploying monsters and selecting moves each turn, balancing energy costs with tactical choices like buffs, debuffs, and sync crystal deployment.

Open Play continues PvP Leagues, ranked competition, and progression-based achievements. Guilds play a central role in co-op tasks, and players gain rewards through winning streaks, league rank, and performance milestones. Professions, monster mutations, and terrain effects add layers of strategy to battles.

• Turn-Based Combat: Use sync crystals, energy management, and terrain positioning.
• PvP Leagues: Compete in ranked modes and casual matches for ELO-based rewards.
• Guilds & Tasks: Join forces for collaborative goals and bonuses.

Economy

$BORNE serves as the primary reward and utility token, powering guild systems, staking, purchases, and marketplace trading. In parallel, in-game guild tokens handle internal taskboard rewards and co-op efforts. Spellborne NFTs include apartments, monsters, characters, and equipment.

In Open Play, earn $BORNE via Bazaar and Monster Marketplace trading, PvP chests, and tournament prizes. Season 2 allocated 5% of supply as rewards for performance (vesting 6 months); marketplaces remain open.

• NFTs enhance gameplay and offer cosmetic or strategic advantages.
• Player-driven trading in open marketplaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spellborne live right now?

Yes. The game is live in Open Play mode. Browser version (v1.3.4 at spellborne.gg) and official mobile apps (Android & iOS) are fully playable.

How do I earn in Spellborne?

Earn $BORNE tokens and NFTs through PvP Leagues, tournaments, winning streaks, guild tasks, Bazaar & Monster Marketplace trading, and performance rewards. The economy is now fully player-driven.

Which platforms can I play on?

Browser: Live at spellborne.gg
Mobile: Official apps on Google Play and Apple App Store
PC: Epic Games Store (Early Access / wishlist)

How do I start playing?

Visit spellborne.gg or download the mobile app → create an account → choose your hunter (Atom, Bellatrix or Cosmo) → join a guild and begin capturing monsters.

What blockchain is Spellborne on?

Avalanche (with Abstract Chain integration) for NFTs and the $BORNE token.

Is there a current season?

Season 2: Risk and Reward ended December 25, 2025. The game is now in continuous Open Play with regular events and updates.

Last updated: March 23, 2026