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[UPDATE 4.25.23]
In preparation for the opening of London and Birmingham, it's key for players to plan their travel routes. Starting on Tuesday, April 25th at 7 AM PT, travel routes to London will open and airfare to London's international terminals will be free until Thursday, April 27 at 7 AM PT. Once players arrive at the London Heathrow International Airport, players should take the train to London, where the Stress Test will take place. To participate in the London Stress Test, players must arrive in London before it starts on Wednesday, April 26th at 9 AM PT. After the Stress Test concludes, players have the option to stay in the center of prime real estate in London or take the London Train to Birmingham, where they can enjoy budget-friendly properties.
Important Note: All collections relevant to the city opening will be tokenized before the release and will remain unmodified. As cities expand, additional collections will be tokenized in this same process to meet the required collection ranges for each city’s tier. This will be the standard process for all future city collections moving forward.
Below are the London and Birmingham landmarks reserved for future distribution. Please keep in mind that landmarks will not be available at launch. Stay tuned for more info on these unique structures.
*These landmarks are specific to the launch of these two cities. As London and Birmingham expand, additional landmarks will be added acoordingly.*
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Attention Uplanders! Get ready for a double dose of British Charm as London and Birmingham are making their way to Upland!
These two cities are the beating heart of the United Kingdom, each with its own unique culture and history. As the capital city, London brings its rich history, iconic landmarks, and vibrant culture to Upland. Meanwhile, Birmingham brings its renowned industrial heritage, artistic innovation, and lively music scene, making it a hidden gem that you won’t want to miss.
If you’re interested in a property in London and Birmingham, make sure to read all the details below to ensure you are fully prepared for the release.
The official city release for both London and Birmingham will launch in Upland on Thursday, April 27 at 9 AM PT. In order to ensure we are fully prepared for the launch we will do a stress test in two London neighborhoods (Harrow Road and Queen’s Park) on Wednesday, April 26 at 9 AM PT. We will also be making airfare free to London for all international terminals in Upland starting on Tuesday, April 25 at 7 AM PT and ending on Thursday, April 27 at 7 AM PT.
London is home to over nine million people making it the largest city in the United Kingdom. London classifies as a large-sized, high-priced city according to Upland’s city tier system. When London is released, about 20,000 properties in 35 neighborhoods will be available to all players in the initial opening. More parcels will come later as neighborhoods expand post-launch. About 10% of the properties will be FSA for newer players joining Upland.
To ensure access to affordable property adjacent to London, we’ll be releasing Birmingham; this is a mid-sized and low-priced city. Here we’ll see about 10,000 properties in three neighborhoods will be available to all players. As a Starter City, about 70% of these properties are allocated as FSA. There are plans to expand properties after launch.
Take a look at our map (below) for a better idea of the London and Birmingham launch. The colored areas in the images represent the areas included in this first property launch.
For the first property launch in London, we will be opening up two boroughs: Westminster and the City of London. The light blue areas on the map below represent the Westminster borough, while the green areas represent the City of London borough. Additionally, the orange areas indicate the two neighborhoods that will be included in the London stress test.
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For the first property launch in Birmingham, we will be opening up three neighborhoods: Ladywood, Newtown, and Soho & Jewellery Quarter. To get a better idea of where the launch neighborhoods are located, please refer to the map below, which highlights them in blue.
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Note: All neighborhoods will be added to the map, but travel will be possible only in the neighborhoods listed above until future expansions unlock additional areas.
Help us prepare for the release of these two cities by participating in the London Stress Test starting on Wednesday, April 26 at 9 AM PT (Harrow Road and Queen’s Park).
Note: Sends will be dropped during the Stress Test to support the ongoing activity. Also, treasures that spawn during this stress test will NOT be visible using the Treasure Hunting Indicator found on the property details menu.
By participating in the London Stress Test, you have the opportunity to win 0.25 Spark! There will be five lucky winners who will receive the Spark reward. Please refer to the section below to learn how you can earn entries into the giveaway.
Earn entries into the London Stress Test giveaway by being active in London during the Stress Test.
If you can’t get enough of these two cities, check out our Spotify Playlist below to immerse yourself in the British Groove and keep the party going, mate!
The London Heathrow International Airport (LHR) has routes for 14 airports spread across Upland. In order to get to Birmingham, players will need to take a train from London. So make sure to plan your trip accordingly if you want to make it in time for the city’s release.
Note: The registration and sale of terminals will only be available in the web version of Upland’s Store.
Check out our travel routes guide before planning your trip!
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Note: All Travel routes are expected to open after the terminal sale.
There’s a lot going on in London and Birmingham! Stay on track with this schedule shortlist:
Note: As a reminder, if we see signs that the city release experience is sub-optimal, we will take immediate action and lock any unminted properties. If required, this may be followed by a brief maintenance period.
Get ready to explore all of London and Birmingham through our city tours, which will be announced soon. We will also reveal Collections in both cities shortly after the initial city release. For all you excited Britons, don't forget to set your future London or Birmingham properties as your Upland home address!
Hey Aston Villa Fans! Starting Thursday, April 20, new users who reside in the United Kingdom will have the chance to win two tickets to an Aston Villa F.C. match. To learn how to participate in the ticket giveaway, please visit www.upland.me/avfc.
