The viral telegram-based game Hamster Kombat is currently facing a challenging time filled with uncertainty due to internal conflicts and disputes with investors threatening its progress. Recent reports have brought to light tensions within the project, potentially impacting the highly anticipated HMSTR token airdrop and overall development.
Background of Hamster Kombat’s Internal Conflict
The controversy surrounding Hamster Kombat began on August 16 when a local media outlet reported internal conflicts within the team, focusing on a dispute with investor AD.RU. The article claimed that the game's creators did not share profits with AD.RU despite its financial and developmental contributions to key mechanics of the project.
Anton Gorshkov, CEO of AD.RU, asserted that his firm played a crucial role in the game's development. According to Gorshkov, AD.RU initially invested $600,000 in a collaboration proposed by Eduard Gurinovich in 2020 for a mobile gaming and esports platform called Arenum, with Gurinovich being one of the masterminds behind Hamster Kombat.
AD.RU acquired an 18.6% stake through the investment, which later increased to 25% after the company's marketing efforts secured over $1 million in additional investments. However, Gurinovich denied AD.RU's involvement in the development of Hamster Kombat in June 2024.
In response, AD.RU presented a technical report showing that Hamster Kombat's servers shared hosting with Arenum, and the domain "hamsterkombat.io" was registered using the corporate email associated with Arenum's co-founder.
Gorshkov initiated a pre-trial claim against Gurinovich, indicating potential legal challenges for Hamster Kombat in the future. The project faced further turmoil in August when its marketing director left due to unmet promises regarding revenue shares.
airdrop-farmers-and-hmstr-token-launch">Implications of the Conflict for airdrop Farmers and HMSTR token Launch
These internal disputes could have significant implications for Hamster Kombat players and the project's future. The HMSTR token airdrop, originally set for late July to distribute 60% of its tokens to dedicated players, was postponed indefinitely due to technical complexities and potential network overload.
Legal and financial disagreements may divert the team's focus from project growth and development, potentially leading to funding disruptions that could affect server stability or cause temporary outages.
The delay in the airdrop has sparked disappointment and skepticism within the Hamster Kombat community, with players expressing frustration over the lack of a specific distribution date amid ongoing gaming activities.
Despite these challenges, Hamster Kombat maintains a strong social media following, with millions of subscribers on YouTube and followers on X (formerly Twitter). As the project navigates through its current challenges, the team continues to provide updates on its progress and development.
UPDATE (Aug. 20, 2024, 16:00 UTC): Quotes from Anton Gorshkov and the Hamster Kombat team have been added to provide further insight into the ongoing situation.
