Lift a Glass for Upland’s Newest City: Porto!
August 15, 2022
Known for port wine, soccer, and a striking riverside cityscape, Porto is a small yet unforgettable city along Portugal’s Atlantic coast. Porto is also Upland’s first city in Europe, making it a historic location in the Upland metaverse. And sports fans can rejoice, because with this city opening we’re launching a brand new lineup of soccer Legits thanks to our partner, FC Porto. Located in the heart of Porto city, this soccer club is the 2022 Primeira Liga Champion and is the #1 team in Portugal.
Do llamas live in Portugal? Well they do now! Join us as we expand the Upland metaverse into Porto, otherwise known as Invicta, or “Invincible”!
TLDR
- Porto launches in Upland on August 22, at 8:00 AM PT (4:00 PM WEST)
- FC Porto is our first brand partner in Portugal and brings soccer Legits to Upland!
- The Porto Terminal Sale registration opens August 16, at 8:00 AM PT (4:00 PM WEST)
By the way, to celebrate the FC Porto partnership, we launched a social media contest! 10 winners will receive VIP entrance and seating for the FC Porto home game on August 20 and Upland swag! Learn more here.
Porto Release Details:
Porto launches on Monday, August 22, at 8:00 AM PT. Properties will be available across the entire city, totaling approximately 35,000 parcels. Porto is classified as a small, medium-priced city. For newer players looking for a foothold in Europe, about 33% of properties are reserved for FSA. Porto will launch in Vanilla Mode, meaning that property Collections will be revealed about a week after the city’s initial launch.
As the first city in Europe, properties are going to go quick. Be ready to land a parcel before they’re gone!
Also, Portuguese localizations are in the works for a friendlier experience for Portuguese Uplanders!
City Information
- Send Fees (Lo/Hi/Default): 10/50/20
- Airport: No
- Train Terminal: Yes
- Collections: ~8
- FSA Allocation: ~33%
- Treasure Hunt Tier: 4
Fun Facts About Porto
Let’s dig into some of the things that make Porto special.
- Did you know that port wine gets its name from Porto. Amazing fortified red wines can be found in the area, especially by the Duoro Valley. So when we say that Porto goes down like a fine wine, we mean it!
- It might be small, but don’t mess with Porto! The city’s nickname, “Invicta,” means “Invincible.” Porto earned this moniker after enduring a 19th century civil war when the city held out from a siege that lasted over a year.
- The home of FC Porto, Estádio do Dragão, is in Porto. The soccer club is #1 in Portugal and one of the most successful clubs in all of Europe. If you don’t believe us, check out the trophy wall: 23 Super Cups, 18 Portugal Cups, 30 Primeira Liga trophies, 2 UEFA Europa League championships, 2 Club World Cups, 2 UEFA Champions League trophies, 1 European Super Cup, and 4 Championship of Portugal trophies. Go Dragons!
If these fun facts have you hyped for Porto, just check out Miles in these fresh wallpapers! And for some extra vibes, kick it with our Porto playlist!
Landmarks
Now that you know a little more about Porto, let’s dig into the landmarks you’ll find around this fantastic city. Please keep in mind that landmarks will not be available at launch. Stay tuned for more info on these unique structures.
- Casa do Infante - R. da Alfândega 10, 4050-029 Porto, Portugal
- Clérigos Church - R. de São Filipe de Nery, 4050-546 Porto, Portugal
- Episcopal Palace Of Porto - Terreiro da Sé, 4000 Porto, Portugal
- Igreja do Carmo - R. do Carmo, 4050-164 Porto, Portugal
- Igreja de Santa Clara - Largo Primeiro de Dezembro, 4000-404 Porto, Portugal
- Igreja de Sao Francisco - Rua do Infante D. Henrique, 4050-297 Porto, Portugal
- Palácio da Bolsa - R. de Ferreira Borges, 4050-253 Porto, Portugal
- Porto Cathedral - Terreiro da Sé, 4050-573 Porto, Portugal
Porto Terminal Sale
As the first European city, international travel to Porto is really exciting. Be sure to register for the sale of plane and train terminals in Portugal on Wednesday, August 17 at 9:00 AM PT.
Registration Details:
- Registration Start: August 16, 8:00 AM PT
- Registration Close: August 17, 8:00 AM PT
- Sale Start: August 17, 9:00 AM PT
- LIS Airport Terminal Quantity: 10
- LIS Airport Terminal Price: $1,536
- LIS Train Terminal Quantity: 10
- LIS Train Terminal Price: $425
- PORTO Train Terminal Quantity: 10
- PORTO Train Terminal Price: $300
Note: The registration and sale of terminals will only be available in the web version of Upland’s Store.
Getting to Porto in Upland
A little bit of travel is required to get to Porto. First, you will need send your Block Explorer to an international terminal in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York as denoted by a yellow airplane icon. Next, buy a plane ticket to Lisbon, Portugal and you are on your way! Once you land in Lisbon, send to the train terminal and grab the train from Lisbon to your final destination, Porto!
Porto Release Schedule Recap
There’s a lot going on in Porto! Stay on track with this schedule shortlist:
- Terminal Sale Registration Opens: August 16, 8:00 AM PT (4:00 PM WEST)
- Terminal Sale Registration Closes: August 17, 8:00 AM PT (4:00 PM WEST)
- Terminal Sale: August 17, 9:00 AM PT (5:00 PM WEST)
- City launch: August 22, 8:00 AM PT (4:00 PM WEST)
- Collection reveal: August 29
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.
Join us as Upland expands to a new continent and kicks off brand new activities thanks to our partnership with FC Porto. And be ready for our Porto Collection Reveal, coming soon!