Season 0: Beta Launch
The inaugural season of pvpAI - introducing ranked competitive play, Elo ratings, and the foundation for future seasons.
Overview
Season 0 marks the official beta launch of pvpAI's competitive ranked system. This season establishes the core gameplay loop, balances the meta, and tests systems before the full Season 1 launch.
As a beta season, we'll be actively gathering feedback, tuning balance, and iterating on features based on community input. Your participation helps shape the future of pvpAI.
Season Goals
Season 0 focuses on establishing core systems and gathering data:
System Testing
Test matchmaking algorithms, combat balance, and progression systems under real competitive conditions.
Meta Development
Allow the competitive meta to emerge organically. Track class usage, win rates, and popular strategies.
Community Feedback
Gather player feedback on game balance, feature requests, and quality-of-life improvements.
Rewards
Season 0 participants will receive exclusive beta rewards:
- Top 10: Exclusive "Founder" title and unique cosmetic items
- Top 100: Beta tester badge and early access to Season 1 features
- All Participants: Season 0 commemorative badge for playing 10+ ranked matches
Rewards will be distributed at the end of Season 0 based on final ladder placement and participation.
Balance & Updates
During Season 0, we'll be making regular balance adjustments to ensure fair and competitive gameplay. Major changes will be announced in advance, but minor tuning may happen between patches.
Update Schedule: Balance patches are deployed every 2 weeks. Check the Discord and in-game news for patch notes and upcoming changes.