Axie Infinity Confirms April 22 Accessory Migration Plan

• Axie Infinity will migrate all legacy accessories to ERC-1155 with a 1:1 airdrop on April 22, 2025.
• Legacy accessories will be locked after the April 22 snapshot to finalize the ERC-1155 transition.

Axie Infinity has officially announced that the migration of accessories to the ERC-1155 token standard will begin on April 22, 2025. Accessory owners won’t have to do anything—all accessories will be automatically airdropped 1:1 to their wallets.

But don’t get too excited, because a snapshot will be taken on that date, and old accessories will be locked immediately afterward.

The Axie Accessory Migration to ERC-1155 is scheduled!

Accessory owners will receive their accessories via a 1:1 airdrop soon.

We’ll share a follow-up announcement once the distribution is complete.

We’ll identify accessory owners based on a snapshot at the date below, at… pic.twitter.com/eqXmAbpuJA

— Axie Infinity (@AxieInfinity) April 8, 2025

Why ERC-1155 Feels Like the Natural Next Step

This move doesn’t come as a huge surprise to the community. ERC-1155 isn’t new to the crypto world, and many blockchain-based games have started adopting it because of its flexibility. Imagine having a collection of cards that you can play, trade, or even store like digital stickers—that’s what this migration is trying to achieve.

ERC-1155 tokens allow for multiple types of assets, both fungible and non-fungible, to exist within a single smart contract. This not only simplifies transactions but also reduces costs and increases efficiency.

More Than Tech: It’s Also About Market Psychology

However, this process isn’t just about technical standards. On the other hand, this migration moment also brings new dynamics to the Axie ecosystem, especially with many accessory owners who may start speculating about the long-term value of their items.

Moreover, as is common in the crypto world, all forms of snapshots and airdrops often provoke a quick reaction from the market.

AXS Token Will Be Unlocked, Market Must Be Alert

Not only that, this announcement comes close to two other important news from Axie Infinity. First, there will be an unlocking of 10.72 million AXS tokens on April 12, 2025—aka just ten days before the accessory migration begins. The tokens represent around 3.97% of the total supply and are mostly allocated for staking rewards and team distributions.

If you’ve been in the crypto space for a long time, you’re aware that unlocking large amounts of tokens can cause prices to fluctuate dramatically. Just wait and see whether the market will absorb it calmly or panic in droves.

Axie Expands With a Fresh Take: Atia’s Legacy Arrives

Furthermore, Axie also doesn’t seem to want to lose momentum. On March 6, 2025, they announced a new MMO game called “Atia’s Legacy.” This game offers a post-apocalyptic adventure in the world of Lunacia, damaged by centuries of war. Players can control a team of four Axies to complete missions, farm, and fight for survival.

Alpha testing is scheduled to start this summer, and playtest registration is now open. For fans of the game, this could be a breath of fresh air—especially for those who find previous Axie gameplay too repetitive.

Market Watches Closely as AXS Dips Again

Back to AXS, at the time of writing this article, the AXS token price was around $2.29, corrected 1.90% in the last 24 hours. Its market cap even fell below $370 million.

Of course, these figures are liable to alter at any time, especially with two significant events—token unlocks and accessory migrations—coming up in quick succession. This might be the beginning of something significant, or merely a warm-up for a more serious correction.