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The largest entities in the gaming sector are linking up with blockchain networks, established online games boasting multimillion-user bases are adopting Web3 technologies, and announcements are being made regarding AAA gaming Metaverse initiatives. There is clear evidence of vigorous progress within the Web3 gaming domain.
Ubisoft, a leading computer game developer, has declared its intention to become a validator on the XPLA blockchain network. This partnership will be facilitated through Ubisoft’s Strategic Innovation Lab, which will also see the company actively participating in the governance of XPLA.
XPLA is an open-source Layer 1 blockchain network that utilizes the Tendermint protocol. The initiative employs a PoS consensus mechanism supported by the Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) algorithm and provides a comprehensive suite of tools for game developers. The aim of the project is to assist in the transition from Web2 to Web3 gaming.
In November 2023, Ubisoft’s Strategic Innovation Lab established a strategic partnership with Immutable. The collaboration aims to create a Web3 gaming platform and incorporate cryptocurrency elements into existing titles.
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Additionally, it was disclosed that the team behind MapleStory, the renowned Korean MMORPG, is working with Ava Labs, which oversees the development and maintenance of the Avalanche blockchain network. MapleStory was launched in 2003 and has attracted an audience of 180 million users, with approximately 400,000 daily active participants.
Nexon Game Studios, one of the largest gaming developers globally and the owner of MapleStory, has chosen to delve into the Web3 sector in 2023 by introducing a comprehensive gaming ecosystem named MapleStory Universe. The inaugural standalone project within this universe will be called MapleStory N. This project will be built on the Avalanche network and is anticipated to launch by the end of 2024. According to the press release, the initiative primarily aims to engage a dedicated Web2 gaming audience, introducing them to the advanced features of Web3 gaming.
Furthermore, Nexon has previously announced its intention to leverage Polygon to bolster the MapleStory Universe ecosystem. This partnership enables MapleStory players to trade in-game items as NFTs using in-game currency.
A trailer for the Metaverse game OPEN, an AAA project in the “battle royal” genre featuring a third-person perspective, has been unveiled. The project is being developed by Futurverse Studios in collaboration with the Metaverse project team Readyverse, co-founded by Ernest Cline, the author of “Ready Player One,” and producer Dan Farah, who is responsible for the adaptation of the book.
This project aims to realize the concept outlined in “Ready Player One.” Specifically, the game will include various intellectual properties from Warner Bros. in multiple formats, ranging from simple skins to full immersion experiences. Additionally, the game is expected to integrate Web3 technologies, although specific technical details and the anticipated release date remain undisclosed.
The evolution of the Web3 gaming sector has been highlighted by numerous experts interviewed by CP Media as one of the key trends for 2024. Furthermore, analysts at Fortune Business Insights project that the blockchain gaming market could reach $615 billion by 2030.
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