As spring arrives, so does another exciting development milestone for RuneHero! Over the past month, we’ve made major strides across many core systems, all in preparation for the upcoming Closed Beta. Let’s take a look at what we’ve been working on behind the scenes.
New Dungeon: The Desert Labyrinth Awaits
Get ready for a fresh challenge! A brand-new dungeon—The Desert Labyrinth—is now complete and ready for adventurers. In this scorching, mysterious maze, players will encounter new monsters, unique mechanics, and a formidable new boss.
This dungeon is designed to test not only your combat skills but also your strategic thinking. We can already hear the sound of fallen heroes echoing through the sands… good luck!
New Game Modes for Every Playstyle
To make RuneHero more enjoyable for players with diverse interests, we’ve added several new activity-based game modes, including:
🎯 Wishing Fountain – Toss in a coin and see what fate has in store.
⚔️ Trial Grounds – The lucky ones will bring back great wealth.
⏳ Time Realm Speedrun – Race against the clock to clear dungeons as fast as possible and climb the leaderboard.
These new activities enrich the game world and give every type of player more ways to enjoy their time in RuneHero.
Elo-Based PvP Matchmaking Now Live
The Arena system now features a fully implemented Elo matchmaking system!
Players will be matched with opponents of similar skill levels based on their ranking points, resulting in fairer, more competitive battles.
Whether you’re a seasoned PvP veteran or just getting started, the new system ensures more balanced and satisfying fights.
In-Game Store System Ready
We’ve launched a universal in-game store system to support RuneHero’s evolving economy:
🪙 Players can sell unwanted items to the general store for currency.
💎 Certain premium items can now be purchased using on-chain payments.
This marks a major step toward building a diverse, player-driven economy, where your loot and resources matter more than ever.
xRune Benefits System Now Live
In this Closed Beta, we’re excited to introduce the long-awaited xRune Activation Rewards System! Players can now bring their xRune assets from their wallets into the game to unlock exclusive benefits and powerful bonuses.
The xRune system features three tiers, each offering increasing advantages:
- 🟤 Bronze Tier – Activate with 1 xRune
- ⚪ Silver Tier – Activate with 3 xRune
- 🟡 Gold Tier – Activate with 5 xRune
The higher the tier, the more valuable the benefits.
Additionally, activating your xRune benefits grants direct access to the Closed Beta—no access code required. Gold tier users will also receive special invite privileges, allowing them to invite a few friends each day to join the adventure!
✨ Curious about the exact benefits? We’ll be revealing each tier’s perks one by one before the test begins—stay tuned!
Map Interface Implemented
A brand-new Map feature has been added to help adventurers navigate more effectively during combat.
You’ll now be able to see your current location, explored areas, and unexplored regions at a glance—helping you stay oriented and make strategic decisions in dungeons and missions.
Improved Reward Distribution Flow
We’ve refined how certain rewards are delivered.
Going forward, select rewards will be sent via the in-game mailbox system, instead of being placed directly into players’ inventories.
This makes the reward process more transparent and helps prevent issues in edge cases, improving both user experience and backend stability.
Final Thoughts
After months of hard work, we’ve successfully completed a major game framwork overhaul, significantly improving the game’s stability, security, and scalability. More importantly, we’ve packed this new phase with exciting content and systems that we can’t wait for you to experience.
The long-awaited Closed Beta is just around the corner—and we’re beyond excited to welcome you into the world of RuneHero.
See you soon, adventurers!
The RuneHero Team