At the beginning of this year, the game public chain Immutable launched an early access version of the Immutable zkEVM mainnet powered by Polygon, officially kicking off the rapid development of its ecosystem. Entering the second quarter, with the launch of "Guild of Guardians" and the launch of the largest Web3 game mission and reward program in history: "Main Mission" with a reward of more than 50 million US dollars, its integrated game player identity solution Immutable Passport has experienced tremendous growth, officially crossing the 1 million sign-up mark, with that number doubling in May alone.
Immutable zkEVM is designed to provide game developers with a dedicated chain that combines the advantages of ZK-Rollup technology with the Ethereum ecosystem, with EVM compatibility, low cost, massive expansion capabilities, and enterprise-grade security. In addition to supporting game infrastructure, Immutable has also begun to provide funding to game developers. In March this year, Immutable and venture capital firm King River Capital teamed up with Polygon Labs to establish the $100 million Web3 game fund "Inevitable Games Fund" (IGF). Immutable and Polygon Labs will source investment opportunities, and King River will manage the investment process and deploy funds among game studios and Web3 infrastructure companies.
Thanks to its technical foundation and financial support, Immutable zkEVM quickly attracted a large number of game developers. According to Immutable co-founder Robbie Ferguson, in the first five months of this year, the number of fully funded games Immutable has signed has reached 147, more than in all of 2023, and it plans to launch more than 60 games in the next five months. Among the more than two hundred games, the current more than ten games related to the "main mission" are obviously the focus of its current layout. What games are they? Any other outstanding performance? In this article, PANews will take stock of these games.
Illuvium
A game world composed of multiple games, including the business simulation game Zero, the open world adventure game Overworld, the auto chess strategy competition game Arena and the NFT collection game Beyond. Each game has a unique gameplay mechanism. It is aimed at different player groups, but the four games are connected in series through the mining and utilization of interconnected resources between different games. Chain game Illuvium has launched an Open Beta test network at the end of May and launched it on the Epic Games store, providing Windows and macOS versions. At present, Illuvium has completed 4 rounds of financing, with a total financing amount of US$65 million. Investors include IOSG Ventures, Framework Ventures, Animoca Brands, Spartan Capital and Polygon Ventures. Additionally, Illuvium has raised approximately $72 million in 2022 from the sale of Illuvium Zero land.
Guild of Guardians
A rogue-lite mobile role-playing game inspired by Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons, it is the flagship title developed by Stepico Games and published by Immutable. On May 15 this year, Guild of Guardians was released globally and simultaneously available on the Apple iOS App Store and Google Android Play Store. The game had more than 1 million pre-registered players on the eve of its release, and its daily active users grew more than 20 times on the first day of launch, and was once ranked among the top ten in the Android and Apple app stores in the United States, Philippines and Singapore.
Hunters On-Chain
A top-down casual, PVE action-adventure game, free and open on web, Android and iOS. Hunters On-Chain is developed by blockchain game developer and publisher BoomLand, a team of experienced gaming professionals who claim to have been responsible for publishing more than 200 games with over 1.5 billion downloads to date. Hunters On-Chain offers a variety of gameplay based on PvE and PvP game modes, including a fast-paced hunting mode, a cooperative mode to protect the king, a special challenge to hunt bosses, a duel mode to compete with other players, and a A 10-player battle royale mode called "Bounty Hunter". Hunters On-Chain has recently launched the Play To Airdrop event, which will consist of two seasons, each lasting one month, with a total prize pool of 250 million $BOOM tokens.
Baby Shark Universe
An underwater ocean-themed open world role-playing game, where players can create their own items, maps and other game content, interact with other players and expand the functional game based on their own choices and actions. The game's developers have more than ten years of experience working at South Korean gaming company Nexon. Baby Shark Universe will offer a variety of metaverse-based gameplay, including combat, collecting and crafting, as well as NFT transactions between users. It will also eventually support user-generated content (UGC) functionality, where users can create and contribute their own content. In May of this year, Baby Shark Universe announced the completion of a seed round of financing at a valuation of US$34 million, with participation from Animoca Brands, CREDIT SCEND, Sui Foundation, Comma3 Ventures, etc.
Storm Warfare
A free World War II-themed trading card game now available on Windows and macOS, with plans for release soon on iOS and Android mobile devices. Cards in the game are divided into four different types: units, vehicles, artillery and support. Each card has its own attack and defense attributes, as well as different characteristics and abilities. By collecting cards and building decks, players will simulate arranging troops on the battlefield of World War II and start battles with other players. The goal is to win by reducing the enemy commander's health to zero. Storm Warfare features an in-game marketplace where players can buy, sell, or trade owned in-game NFT cards and items. From June 28 to July 12, Storm Warfare will launch a tournament that will offer an airdrop of 50,000 $IMX tokens and a prize pool of over $50,000.
Space Nation
A space opera-themed massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), the game stands out with its vast future world, complex characters and intricate narrative, and has received strong support from partners and VCs. A total of $50 million has been invested in the development of the game, with backers including Foresight Ventures, Lighthouse Capital, SevenX Ventures, HashKey Capital, Arcane Group, and others. The story is set in the fictional Telikos star cluster, a deep space frontier populated by a multi-race of builders, warriors, and survivors. Players will take on the role of a starship captain and embark on an adventure-filled journey, facing deadly pirates, traversing dangerous environments, and discovering secrets and treasures. Space Nation is currently running a Space Trek 101 campaign, offering rewards including $1 million in OIK, closed beta 2.0 access codes, and fuel.
Katana You
A battle game with a humanoid Shiba Inu as the main character. Different characters have various fighting styles such as martial arts, magic and melee combat. Katana Inu's game modes primarily include Battle Royale, which allows up to 60 players to battle in an open-world environment, and Arena Versus, which features 1v1 and 3v3 battles. The game uses a "P2E" mechanism, and its NFT market allows players to exchange in-game items such as skins, hats, and clothes for the game's native token $KATA. As of June 25, the $KATA token had a fully diluted valuation of approximately $40 million, having fallen approximately 32% in the past month. Katana Inu recently reached a cooperation with Baby Doge, a popular meme currency on the BNB chain, to jointly launch a limited NFT series, limited to 1,000 pieces, and will be released on June 27.
Rebel Bots: Epic War
A series of casual games with MOBA mechanics and trading card gameplay, it has been launched on the Apple iOS App Store and Google Android Play Store. In the game, players will control their own unique robots, each with specialized abilities and roles, to outwit and defeat their opponents. The game focuses on teamwork and strategy, requiring players to make split-second decisions that could turn the tide of the battle. What makes the game unique is its integration of collectible cards, which allows players to collect a variety of robots, abilities, and power-ups, each of which is a unique NFT. By participating in and winning matches, players can earn loot boxes containing random cards and items.
Battle Bears Heroes
It is a top-down 3v3 shooting game that includes mini MOBA, deathmatch mode, battle royale mode, campaign mode and other gameplay modes. The game's predecessors in the Battle Bears series have been downloaded more than 40 million times, including Battle Bears -1 and Battle Bears 1: Zombies. BBH is a revamp of 2010's classic BB GO, featuring new heroes, a PvP mode, and a new version of Battle Bears -1 with the same nostalgic cutscenes. BBH chose to part ways with Ronin in March this year due to differences, and officially announced a month later that it would be released on Immutable zkEVM. It is expected to be officially launched in July, and pre-registration is currently open.
Zoids Wild Arena
Zoids Wild Arena is a trading card game developed by ACT Games and launched in the Immutable ecosystem in May this year. The game is inspired by the acclaimed ZOIDS anime series from well-known Japanese toy manufacturer TOMY Company, Ltd., and the cards also feature mecha robots based on dinosaurs and animals that can be traded, collected and battled against. Specifically, players will use 30 cards to build decks for 1v1 battles, and each player can use their own pre-matched deck. During the match, players win by adopting different strategies, taking turns using their cards, and reducing their opponents to zero health.
Paradise Tycoon
A simulation multiplayer role-playing game developed by game studio Empires Not Vampires. The game mechanism is similar to "Stardew Valley". Players own a tropical island in the game and must make it rich through a series of operations such as organizing, making and decorating. In February last year, Empires Not Vampires completed US$1 million in financing from investors including Shima Capital, Zee Prime Capital and others. The game is currently in public beta 2.0 and supports in-game resource trading and NFT trading of crafting items and blueprints. Paradise Tycoon was originally developed on Avalanche and later moved to Immutable. Its second season of Play-to-Airdrop will launch on June 27 and will be free for players to participate.
Arena of Faith
A 5V5 MOBA game with the theme of the struggle between gods and men, developed by VORTEX LABS, has been launched on the Apple iOS App Store and Google Android Play Store. The basic gameplay of Arena of Faith is similar to MOBA games such as Honor of Kings. In the game, a total of 10 players are divided into two groups to compete. The first to destroy the opponent's crystal wins the game. The game determines the trend through factors such as economic development, route control, and battles between the two sides. Each game lasts about 15 minutes and requires both the player's personal skills and the degree of cooperation with his teammates. In May last year, ArenaofFaith announced the completion of a $1,750,000 seed round of financing led by Chain Hill Capital.
Astra Nova
A story-driven Web3 role-playing game built on the Unreal Engine 5 game engine. Astra Nova's gameplay combines exploration, combat, strategy and community-driven storytelling. Players can customize their characters and choose from the races and professions that survived the destruction of the five worlds. The game challenges players to explore Astra Nova's vast landscapes, from treacherous wilderness to the ruins of ancient civilizations. In March this year, Astra Nova was launched on the Steam store; in April this year, Astra Nova announced the completion of US$1,000,000 in financing, with major investors including Hashgraph Ventures, Oxbull, MoonEdge, etc. Astra Nova is currently undergoing a series of game updates for the first chapter, "The Fall of Saerinda", with the second level expected to be released at the end of this month.
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Original author: Zen, PANews
