HV-MTL (Heavy Metal) is a collection of evolving mecha non-fungible tokens (NFTs) created by Yuga Labs. The project was unveiled after a mini-game called Dookey Dash, where participants received a "Power Source" NFT. ^[1]

Overview

On May 17, 2023, the Power Source NFTs were revealed, showcasing the HV-MTL collectibles, which consist of floating robots that can transform into giant wearable mechas called HV's or HyperVerse. The HV-MTL collection features a total of 30,000 NFTs, with each of them being one of the eight types of Mechs: Glitch, Dynamic, Bio, Knight, Celestial, Reaver, Holo, and Legendary; with over 1,050 traits across the collection. ^[2][3][4]

HV-MTL Forge

Season 1

HV-MTL's first season began on June 29, 2023, where players will be able to "forge" a personalized workshop in preparation for their HV's evolution. In the game, players control their HV and are tasked with creating their own forge and ensuring their HV remains content and productive. The Forge community plays a crucial role in determining which forges are worthy of recognition, as players can earn votes, called Amps, for their HV and forge by staying on top of trending trends and looks. The more votes a forge receives, the greater the rewards for the player. ^[2][5][6][8]

“In HV-MTL Forge: build and customize a workshop that prepares your HVs for their evolution. Show off your creations to climb the leaderboard and unlock special abilities. Take risks and face the dangers of the rift to discover blueprints, gather materials, and craft upgrades.”

Season 2

Season 2 opened on July 20, 2023, with Amp validations completed, and class-based rewards integrated into the inventory. A new feature called Amps filter has been added to the Vote tab in the Fame section, allowing players to filter nests by AMP rewards. Furthermore, exclusive items for Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC), and Bored Ape Kennel Club (BAKC) holders are now available for unlocking. ^[9]

Additionally, players with zero votes per day receive 15 points daily. The Beach Theme unlocked, offering a new environment. Season 2 also introduces 7 new objects and 1 tile to unlock in the crafting station, along with 4 premium objects and 1 premium tile. The leaderboard was refreshed for the new season, and additional fixes and minor balance updates were implemented to ensure a smoother gaming experience. ^[9]

HV-MTL Rarity and Token IDs

The token IDs for HV-MTLs correspond to their rarity ranking within the collection. The ranking is determined by the Sewer Pass obtained in Dookey Dash. This means that the rarity of an HV is predetermined based on the ranking and is not randomized upon summoning. The Token ID also determines the Mech type of each player’s HV which is broken down here: ^[6][7]

• 30,000 ~ 22,251: Glitch
• 22,250 ~ 15,251: Dynamic
• 15,250 ~ 9,251: Bio
• 9,250 ~ 4,251: Knight
• 4,250 ~ 1,251: Celestial
• 1,250 ~ 251: Reaver
• 250 ~ 2: Holo
• 1: Legendary