Axie Infinity: Pauses Axie Classic competitive seasons and development - 10 Sep 2026

Axie Infinity announces it is pausing regular competitive seasons and active development for Axie Classic after Season 16 and its Mini Tournaments conclude. Classic quests will also be removed from the Bounty Board as the current structure winds down.The pause removes a recurring competitive activity and its associated quest pathway, reducing an established source of gameplay engagement for existing players. That can affect how often players return and participate, while the end of active development leaves the product's longer-term direction unresolved.The announcement leaves any community handover details unsettled, so a future development path is not yet evidence of continued activity or adoption.Axie Classic: Competitive Season 16 UpdateOne more battle awaits ⚔️Axie Classic: Competitive Season 16 kicks off on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.• Season Leaderboard (3 weeks): August 12 – September 2, 2026• Mini Tournaments (4 weeks): August 13 – September 10, 2026…