- The Battle of Polytopia surpasses 25 million downloads
- World Championship currently underway with intense competition
- Substantial prize pool available for winners
The Battle of Polytopia has reached a significant milestone this month. Midjiwan's minimalist 4X strategy game just achieved 25 million mobile downloads - an impressive accomplishment for a title that grew primarily through player recommendations rather than aggressive monetization strategies. This represents remarkable success for a project that began as an innovative indie experiment in conquering a square-shaped world.
Much of this achievement stems from Polytopia's player-focused approach. The game remains free-to-play, balanced, and continuously improving. Through weekly challenges and regular content updates like the recent Aquarion and Elyrion tribe cosmetics, Midjiwan maintains engaging gameplay while preserving the simple charm that makes its territory-control mechanics so accessible and enjoyable.
Now the development team is celebrating their community with the most ambitious event yet: The Battle of Polytopia World Championship. This inaugural global tournament runs through October and November, with six finalists qualifying for live championship matches in Stockholm this December.

Competition takes place in Might mode format, featuring best-of-three elimination matches that truly test strategic mastery. Participants can compete for a significant prize pool, including $4,000 awarded to the ultimate champion. Registration is open to all players aged 18 or older at no cost.
Players can register through the Polytopia Official Space on Challengermode or directly within the game via Multiplayer > Tournaments. For comprehensive tournament details, check our dedicated coverage article. Those interested in expanding their strategic gaming experience might also explore our curated selection of top city-building games available on Android.
The Battle of Polytopia is currently accessible on iOS, Android, PC, and Nintendo Switch platforms. Additional information can be found on the official website.
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