Pixelverse flagship game launches in closed beta as a browser game, marking a new dynamism from its Telegram-based and TON ecosystem. This marks the first time TON micro transactions will be used away from Telegram.
In an announcement this Thursday, Pixelverse, a cyberpunk-themed game ecosystem available on Telegram, announced its flagship MMORPG game, PixelTap, will finally launch on a web browser. Having spent close to a year exclusively on Telegram’s TON blockchain, the move marks a significant development in TON-based games, connecting Pixelverse's large Telegram community to a new and expanded web3 gaming experience.
Notwithstanding, the launch of the closed beta of the Pixelverse web browser game marks the first time that TON’s microtransactions will be used outside of the Telegram messenger app. This is expected to connect over 10 million monthly active users to the new browser game, offering them simplicity, excitement and seamlessness in the Web 3 ecosystem.
Pixelverse CEO Kirill Volgin believes the steps to move from Telegram will open up the game to a greater user base, allowing the game’s organic adoption to new audiences away from the platform.
“Many Telegram mini-game users have discovered crypto through these mini-apps in recent months, and now we’re ready to offer them a richer, more complex gaming experience outside the mobile ecosystem”, Volgin added on the impact of its new web browser game.
The Rise and Rise of PixelTap Telegram-Based Game
Since its launch, PixelTap has grown to become one of the most used platforms in TON’s ecosystem, becoming the top mini-game on Telegram Messenger. The game's popularity skyrocketed in August when Pixelverse launched the largest profile picture (PFP) NFT collection mint on TON, attracting over 234,000 investors followed by the successful release of the Bots NFT collection, which attracted more than 40,000 investors.
Besides its success in the digital collector’s realm, PixelTap NFTs also offered users/holders more utilities and benefits across the Pixelverse ecosystem. Some of the benefits include a profit-sharing mechanism from the ecosystem revenue, access to exclusive quests, improved chances for rare items, character customization options, early access to future content like higher-tier characters, and tier-based rewards that offer tangible and monetary value as the ecosystem grows.
Lastly, the game also builds an anti-cheat, exciting, and real-time gaming battle that ensures gamers remain entertained while collecting their NFTs.
The PixelTap Web Browser Immersive Gameplay
According to the report, the new browser game will allow users to compete in battles and quests to earn rewards. These rewards can be used to upgrade their bots, compete in PvP battles and enhance their characters.
The gameplay will see players awaken in a cryopod 800 years in the future to find themselves in Neopolis City where danger and opportunity abound in equal measure. Players can then use their characters to explore the vast cyberpunk environment, complete quests, collect rare items, recover memory chips, build their wealth and gain influence in Neopolis City’s open economy.
The developers have created a hyper-realistic environment and gameplay that allows players’ actions and decisions to shape the game’s economy and environment, reflecting the true spirit of web3 via immersive games.
“Our next step is to deepen the web3 integration, moving beyond hyper-casual games to deliver a more immersive experience,” Volgin further added.
The closed beta of the web browser version of the game is currently available to early supporters. The players will have an opportunity to experience its gameplay, explore its world, and provide valuable feedback. The roadmap dictates the open version of the game will be released later in the next quarter.
Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
