The Shift Is On: Residents & Influence Score Are Changing the Game

Winter is here, and with it, Frost Season 2026 is officially beginning in Upland. As snow blankets the map and hearts turn to Valentine’s Day and the Winter Olympics, a new season of opportunity takes shape. Frost Season isn’t just another seasonal refresh. It marks the second run of our new mission format, with Residents and Influence Score continuing to take on a bigger role in the evolution of Gamified Earnings.

Frost Season builds directly on the foundation laid in Wonderland Season. We’re keeping the same mission structure for now, but changes are on the horizon.

Future seasons will shift toward a more resident-centric model where your ability to attract and retain Residents will play a bigger role in determining your earnings. Consider this a transition phase. Now is the time to start thinking about how to build, develop, and welcome Residents to your properties.

Residents & Influence Score to Missions

This season, Residents and Influence Score return as active parts of mission objectives, and it’s no coincidence. These mechanics are foundational to the direction Upland is heading, and Frost Season gives everyone the chance to get more familiar with them.

This season includes two season-long missions:

Net at least +1 Increase in Influence Score
Net at least +1 Increase in Residents

A snapshot will be taken on Monday, Feb 2nd, and a final snapshot on Monday, March 16, 2026. If either number has increased by one or more, you’ll complete that mission.

These two missions count toward the 10 total available this season.

We’re keeping things simple on purpose, this is just the beginning. These features will matter more in future seasons as we transition our focus more towards residents tied to gamified earnings. This gives everyone a chance to get comfortable, test them out, and prepare for future seasons.

Weekly Missions

Along with the two new season long missions, Weekly missions return because earning boosts should be earned, not stumbled into by chance. This format rewards the most active players, those who plan, log in, and put in the effort to complete each mission on time. If you’re committed to chasing the highest yields, you should get them.

Weekly missions make sure that only those truly engaged can reach the top.

New Missions Announced each Monday
New missions begin every Tuesday at 9 AM PT.
The completion deadline is the following Tuesday at 7 AM PT.
Only the current week’s two missions can be completed, missed missions cannot be recovered.

Week 1 Missions (Feb 3 — Feb 10)

Foundation Frenzy — Begin construction on 3 different types of Living Structures on 3 different properties anywhere in Upland.
City Support System — Begin construction on 3 different types of Service Structures on 3 different properties anywhere in Upland.

*Each structure must be built on a unique property for a total of 6 structures on 6 different properties. For the purposes of these missions, the modular apartments will all count as Living Structures only. They will not count as Service Structure or both.

Note: Only progress made during the mission window (Tuesdays at 9 AM PT to the following Tuesday at 7 AM PT) will count toward completion.

A Badge for the Best of the Best

The Completionist Badge, an exclusive reward for players who complete all gamified earnings missions in a season.

This badge is the ultimate mark of dedication and consistency. It’s not just about earnings, it’s a statement. Wear it with pride and show the community that you don’t just play the game, you complete it.

Why Complete Missions?

Completing missions boosts your future property earnings. The more you complete, the more your yield multiplies in the next season:

Complete any 5 of the 10 missions to earn a 14.7% yield
Complete all 10 missions for the maximum 15.2% yield

What Are Gamified Earnings?

Gamified Earnings are designed to supercharge your property earnings in Upland. By completing seasonal missions, you can earn increased multipliers that carry over into the next season. The more missions you complete, the bigger your earnings boost for the following season!

How Gamified Earnings Work

The earning increase in Upland is structured around the completion of tasks, providing a clear incentive for player activity and engagement through a series of tiered rewards. Here’s the breakdown:

1 Task Complete (Multiplier 1.2x): Starting off, completing just one task applies a 1.2x multiplier to the earnings, resulting in a 5.88% annual earning.
2 Tasks Complete (Multiplier 1.5x): Advancing to two tasks completed increases the multiplier to 1.5x, which boosts the earnings to 7.35%.
3 Tasks Complete (Multiplier 2x): Completing three tasks further escalates the multiplier to 2x, enhancing the earnings to 9.8%.
4 Tasks Complete (Multiplier 2.5x): Four completed tasks amplify the earnings with a 2.5x multiplier, reaching 12.25%.
5 Tasks Complete (Multiplier 3x): This pivotal level, achieved by completing five tasks, maximizes the regular reward with a 3x multiplier, culminating in a 14.7% earnings.
10 Tasks Complete (Multiplier 3.1x): For the utmost dedication, completing all tasks for the season activates a 3.1x multiplier, the highest tier, elevating the annual earnings to an exceptional 15.2%.

Gamified UPX earning introduces a forward-looking reward system where tasks completed in the current season determine the UPX earnings for the following season.

For example, tasks completed during Frost Season will set the earning rate for the upcoming Blossom Season. Similarly, activities undertaken in Blossom Season will influence earnings for the next season, and so on.

Frost Season 2026: Your Move

This is more than a seasonal refresh. It’s the beginning of a deeper shift in Upland. With Residents and Influence Score entering the mission system, the game is evolving to reward strategic development, long-term planning, and community building.

Start small. Stay consistent. Complete your missions. And above all, get ready, the seasons ahead will be shaped by the actions you take now.

Frost Season 2026 is beginning. Let’s build something great.