Blockchain gaming is poised to witness the achievement of at least one title surpassing 1 million+ daily active users, showcasing the anticipated potential in the industry. Among the contenders for this milestone, IMX stands out as a likely candidate to ascend to a top 25 coin by market cap (currently positioned at #42).
This ascent is expected to be fueled by the launch of high-profile games like Illuvium and Guild of Guardians in 2024, featuring a well-crafted token system that aligns interests more effectively than many others.
According to a recent DappRadar report, the WAX blockchain currently leads the gaming sector with 406,000 daily unique active wallets, with approximately 100,000 engaged in Alien Worlds, a metaverse offering multiple simple games that reward players with the Trillium token.
However, it is acknowledged that a substantial portion of these players may be bots engaged in token farming due to the simplistic nature of the games. In contrast, Immutable, currently at #42 in market cap, has multiple AAA games under development, including Illuvium and Guild of Guardians, with intricate token models designed to prevent easy exploitation.
These well-funded titles, set for release in 2024, have the potential to attract player bases comparable to traditional AAA games like Starfield, which garnered 10 million players within its first two weeks earlier this year.
Immutable is also addressing critical technical challenges that have hindered the success of Web3 gaming, notably in wallet management. Their solution, "Passport," enables users to log in to games and manage their blockchain-based game items seamlessly through a familiar single sign-on process, abstracting away the complexities of blockchain interaction.
The streamlined experience offered by Immutable, coupled with strategic partnerships with major distribution channels like the Epic Games Store and GameStop, could position a blockchain-based game to finally achieve mainstream success.