What kind of game is Helium Wars?

Helium Wars is a multiplayer, third-person action hero shooter. We're focused on delivering the tight controls, intense combat, and AAA-quality experience you expect from a top-tier shooter. It’s fast paced, ability and positioning based with emphasis on using tactics based on your hero character to outmaneuver your opponent.

Do I need crypto or a wallet to play?

Absolutely not. You can download and jump straight into the action just like any other game on the Epic Store. No wallet or prior crypto knowledge is required, you can login your wallet through your same epic email seamlessly.

What does “Play-and-Own” mean?

It means exactly what it sounds like: you play a great game and you get to truly own the valuable items you earn.

How does blockchain or cryptocurrency work in Helium Wars?

Helium Wars utilizes the SEI Network to power its in-game economy through the $HELM token. Players can earn $HELM by participating in matches, completing objectives in Helium Wars Mode, or through engagement on the Riven Platform. These tokens represent a player’s contribution and skill within the ecosystem.

What can I use $HELM for?

The integration of $HELM provides players with a tangible "Play-to-Earn" economy.
Utility includes:
In-Game Assets: Purchase exclusive character skins, weapon wraps, and cosmetic upgrades.
Governance & Access: Potential for future voting rights or access to limited-time events.
Social Rewards: Earn through social tasks on the Riven Platform to boost your in-game progression.

What wallet does the game use?

Helium Wars utilizes Dynamic Wallet infrastructure on the Sei Blockchain. This provides an "Abstracted Web2 Experience," meaning players can sign up using familiar methods (like email or social logins) without needing to manage complex seed phrases. It is a non-custodial, embedded wallet solution designed for seamless gaming.

Can I play without using blockchain, NFT, or cryptocurrency features?

Yes. Helium Wars is a Third-Person Hero Shooter first. The core gameplay including Free for All, Helium Wars Mode, and PvE is fully accessible without any requirement to interact with $HELM, the Sei blockchain, or digital wallets. Engaging with the blockchain features is entirely optional.

Which blockchain does Helium Wars use?

The product uses the Sei Network, which operates on a Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism. This ensures high-speed transaction finality (approx. 380ms) and high energy efficiency, making it ideal for the fast-paced requirements of a hero shooter.

Is there a marketplace?

Yes, players can manage and trade their earned assets. These transactions are facilitated through the Riven Platform and supported Sei-compatible marketplaces, allowing for a transparent, player-driven economy outside of the standard game client.

What can be done with the items that are earned or purchased in the game?

Items earned or purchased as digital assets (NFTs) are yours to keep. You can use them to customize your Heroes in-game, trade them with other players on supported marketplaces, or hold them as part of your digital collection. These assets are stored on the Sei blockchain, providing verifiable ownership.

Are there in- game purchases within the gameplay? How are payments processed?

Yes, players can earn $HELM tokens and other in-game assets. Payments for blockchain-related items are processed through the Dynamic Wallet integration and the Riven Platform. Please note that while the game is available on the Epic Games Store, Epic’s payment system is not used for blockchain or cryptocurrency transactions.

What is included in Early Access?

The Early Access version of Helium Wars launches with a robust foundation for competitive play. At launch, players will have access to:
Three Core Game Modes: Free for all (a PvP mode with the objective to get the highest score), the objective-based helium wars mode (where you have to take over key areas of the opposing team via Helium crystals while defending your own) and the cooperative player vs. AI mode (where you can get a hang of the gameplay and abilities of different heroes).
Initial Hero Roster: A selection of 3 heroes from both the Aetherian and Valeria factions, each with unique abilities and Ultimates.
The $HELM Ecosystem: Initial integration of the $HELM token and Dynamic Wallet on the Sei Network, allowing players to start earning through gameplay.
Core Maps: Multiple battlegrounds set in the outer regions and crystal-rich territories of the Valerian world.

What is the current development status?

Helium Wars is currently in a "Feature Complete" Alpha state. This means the core movement, shooting mechanics, and game modes are fully playable. However, players should expect:
Ongoing Balancing: We are actively fine-tuning Hero abilities and weapon stats based on player data.
Visual Polish: Some environment assets, animations, and UI elements are still being refined.
Server Optimization: While the game is stable, we are continuously optimizing netcode for the fastest possible response times on the Sei Network.
Bugs: You may encounter occasional technical hitches, which we encourage you to report via our community channels.

Will I have access for the entire Early Access period?

Yes. Once you join the Helium Wars Early Access, you will have continuous access to the game throughout the entire development cycle leading up to the full 1.0 release. Your participation helps us stress-test servers and refine the $HELM economy. All updates, new Heroes, and map expansions added during this phase will be available to you at no additional cost.

Will my progress be wiped after Early Access?

Player progression during Early Access is expected to carry over to the full release. Any exceptions will be clearly communicated in advance.

Does Helium Wars support controllers?

No, the game doesn’t support fully functional controller support. It currently uses the keyboard as the input hardware.

Is Helium Wars multiplayer? Does Helium Wars support solo play?

Yes. Helium Wars is a multiplayer third-person hero shooter featuring competitive and cooperative modes, including Free for All, objective-based modes, and PvE. Although players can enjoy PvE modes against AI and practice gameplay without competing against other players.

Is there matchmaking and ranked play?

Matchmaking is supported. Competitive features and ranking systems will be expanded during Early Access.

Does Helium Wars support anti-cheat?

No, we are still in early alpha and currently working on adding an anti-cheat solution.

What in-app purchases are offered in your product?

For a limited time during our Early Access launch, the Voyager Battlepass is Free-to-Mint. This means eligible early adopters can claim the premium Battlepass at no cost. This is our way of rewarding our founding community. Once this promotional period ends, the Battlepass will transition to a standard paid model.

Does this product offer in-app purchases?

Yes, Helium Wars offers optional in-game purchases. These include the Voyager Battlepass, which provides a premium reward track for seasonal cosmetics, and the $HELM token, which is the primary in-game currency used to acquire exclusive character skins and weapon wraps.

Can I use the product without making any in-app purchases?

Absolutely. Helium Wars is a free-to-play experience. All core gameplay features—including all three game modes (Free for All, Helium Wars Mode, and Player vs. AI)—are fully accessible without ever making a purchase. In-app purchases are strictly for players who wish to enhance their cosmetic collection or engage with the $HELM economy.

Are in-app purchases refundable?

No. Because Helium Wars utilizes the Sei blockchain to record ownership of digital assets and currency, all in-app purchases are final and non-refundable. Transactions on the blockchain are immutable and cannot be reversed. We recommend that players review all item details and Battlepass tiers before finalizing a transaction.

What payment platform is used for these purchases?

All in-app purchases and $HELM transactions are processed through the Riven Platform utilizing the Dynamic Wallet infrastructure. Please note that since these transactions occur on the Sei blockchain, they are handled by a third-party payment processor and do not utilize Epic Games’ payment system.