Blockchain gaming is reaching a new level of maturity, with increasing numbers of players accessing games more seamlessly, according to an organization focused on advancing the technology in the gaming sector. However, there are shifts in the sector that could create dramatic changes as traditional gaming developers enter the space.
The changing tides coincide with major studios like Sony and Square Enix entering the space through layer-2 solutions, according to an industry survey released by the Blockchain Game Alliance (BGA) this week. Yet public perception remains a key obstacle. The report shows that 66% of projects are still trying to establish credibility, fighting against the misconception that blockchain games are linked to scams.
Despite this, the ease with which gamers can get into blockchain games has improved, with onboarding friction rates dropping from 79.5% last year to 53.9% in 2024. That’s mainly due to better user experiences that make introducing gamers to blockchain games less hassle. At the heart of this growth is the principle of player empowerment, BGA President Sebastian Borget wrote in the report.
Borget speaks to the narrative of ownership that has been the main point of attraction for gamers looking into blockchain-based experiences. The report shows that over 71% of its respondents consider this the “single biggest benefit that blockchain gaming delivers.” Since the last market cycle, more efforts have been put into UX and UI, prioritizing a seamless experience similar to what players would expect from Web2 games.
The alliance noted the trend will expand in 2025, with a new emphasis on player experience over financial mechanisms. Blockchain gaming platforms are shifting away from overt crypto elements—like token economies and NFT marketplaces—toward seamless integrations where the Web3 functionality operates in the background.
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