Over 1 million ecosystem players: A roundup of Immutable's 13 flagship games currently in focus
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Over 1 million ecosystem players: A roundup of Immutable's 13 flagship games currently in focus
Among the hundreds of games in the Immutable ecosystem, the more than ten games currently tied to its "main quest" are clearly the focus of its current strategic布局.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insightsBy Zen, PANews
At the beginning of this year, gaming blockchain Immutable launched the early access version of its Immutable zkEVM mainnet powered by Polygon, officially marking the start of rapid ecosystem growth. In the second quarter, with the release of "Guild of Guardians" and the launch of "Main Quest"—a Web3 gaming campaign offering over $50 million in rewards, touted as the largest in history—Immutable Passport, its integrated player identity solution, saw massive growth, surpassing one million registered users, doubling alone in May.
Immutable zkEVM aims to provide game developers with dedicated chains, combining the advantages of zk-rollup technology with the Ethereum ecosystem, offering EVM compatibility, low costs, scalable performance, and enterprise-grade security. Beyond infrastructure support, Immutable has also begun providing funding for game developers. In March this year, Immutable partnered with venture capital firm King River Capital and Polygon Labs to launch a $100 million Web3 gaming fund called the "Inevitable Games Fund" (IGF). Immutable and Polygon Labs will identify investment opportunities, while King River will manage the investment process and allocate capital to game studios and Web3 infrastructure companies.
Backed by strong technological infrastructure 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, Immutable signed agreements with well-funded games totaling 147 titles—surpassing the entire count for 2023. Over the next five months, more than 60 additional games are planned for release. Among these 200+ games, around a dozen linked to the "Main Quest" campaign are clearly the current strategic focus. What are these games? And what notable achievements have they made? This article from PANews provides an overview.
Illuvium
A multi-game world composed of several interconnected experiences, including the simulation game Zero, open-world adventure game Overworld, auto-chess strategy arena Arena, and NFT collection game Beyond. Each title offers distinct gameplay mechanics targeting different player segments, yet all are unified through shared resource extraction and utilization across games. The blockchain game Illuvium launched its Open Beta testnet at the end of May and is now available on the Epic Games Store with versions for both Windows and macOS. Illuvium has completed four funding rounds, raising a total of $65 million from investors including IOSG Ventures, Framework Ventures, Animoca Brands, Spartan Capital, and Polygon Ventures. Additionally, Illuvium raised approximately $72 million in 2022 through the sale of virtual land in Illuvium Zero.
Guild of Guardians
A rogue-lite mobile RPG inspired by "Diablo" and "Dungeons & Dragons," developed by Stepico Games and published by Immutable as its flagship title. On May 15, Guild of Guardians launched globally, becoming available on both Apple's iOS App Store and Google's Android Play Store. Prior to launch, it had already accumulated over one million pre-registered players. On its first day, daily active users surged more than 20-fold, reaching top 10 rankings in both Android and Apple app stores in the U.S., Philippines, and Singapore.
Hunters On-Chain
A top-down, casual PVE action-adventure game freely accessible via web, Android, and iOS. Developed by blockchain game developer and publisher BoomLand, whose team comprises experienced gaming professionals who claim to have released over 200 games collectively, amassing more than 1.5 billion downloads to date. Hunters On-Chain offers diverse gameplay modes based on PvE and PvP, including fast-paced hunting modes, cooperative king-protection modes, boss-hunting challenges, player duels, and a 10-player battle royale mode called "Bounty Hunter." Recently, Hunters On-Chain launched a Play-to-Airdrop event consisting of two seasons, each lasting one month, with a total prize pool of 250 million $BOOM tokens.
Baby Shark Universe
An underwater-themed open-world role-playing game where players can create their own items, maps, and other content, interact with others, and expand the game based on their choices and actions. The development team brings over a decade of experience from South Korean game company Nexon. Baby Shark Universe will offer various metaverse-based gameplay elements such as combat, collecting, crafting, and NFT trading between users. It will eventually support user-generated content (UGC), enabling players to create and contribute their own assets. In May, Baby Shark Universe announced the completion of a seed round at a $34 million valuation, with participation from Animoca Brands, CREDIT SCEND, Sui Foundation, and Comma3 Ventures.
Storm Warfare
A free-to-play collectible card game themed around World War II, currently available on Windows and macOS, with plans for upcoming iOS and Android mobile releases. Cards in the game fall into four categories: units, vehicles, artillery, and support, each possessing unique attack and defense stats along with special abilities. By collecting cards and building decks, players simulate battlefield strategies and engage in battles against others, aiming to reduce the opponent’s commander’s health to zero. Storm Warfare features an in-game marketplace where players can buy, sell, or trade NFT cards and items. From June 28 to July 12, Storm Warfare will host a tournament offering a prize pool including 50,000 IMX token airdrops and over $50,000 in rewards.
Space Nation
A space opera-themed massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) distinguished by its expansive futuristic world, complex characters, and intricate narrative, earning strong backing from partners and VCs. The game has received $50 million in development funding so far, supported by Foresight Ventures, Lighthouse Capital, SevenX Ventures, HashKey Capital, and Arcane Group. Set in the fictional Telikos star cluster—a deep-space frontier inhabited by multiracial builders, warriors, and survivors—players take on the role of starship captains embarking on adventurous journeys, confronting deadly pirates, navigating hazardous environments, and uncovering secrets and treasures. Space Nation is currently running the "Space Drift 101" event, offering rewards including one million OIK tokens, Closed Test 2.0 access codes, and fuel.
Katana Inu
A combat game featuring anthropomorphic Shiba Inu characters, each with distinct fighting styles including martial arts, magic, and melee. Katana Inu primarily includes a battle royale mode supporting up to 60 players in an open-world setting, as well as arena-based 1v1 and 3v3 battles. The game adopts a "Play-to-Earn" (P2E) model, with an NFT marketplace allowing players to exchange in-game items like skins, hats, and clothing for the native $KATA token. As of June 25, KATA has a fully diluted valuation of approximately $40 million, having fallen about 32% over the past month. Recently, Katana Inu partnered with Baby Doge, a popular meme token on BNB Chain, to jointly launch a limited NFT series of 1,000 pieces, scheduled for release on June 27.
Rebel Bots: Epic War
A casual game blending MOBA mechanics with collectible card gameplay, now available on Apple iOS App Store and Google Android Play Store. Players control unique robots, each with specialized abilities and roles, relying on strategy and skill to defeat opponents. Emphasizing teamwork and tactical decision-making, the game requires split-second choices that can shift the tide of battle. Its distinguishing feature is the integration of collectible cards, allowing players to gather various robots, abilities, and power-ups—each being a unique NFT. By participating in matches and winning, players earn loot boxes containing random cards and items.
Battle Bears Heroes
A top-down 3v3 shooter featuring multiple gameplay modes including mini-MOBA, deathmatch, battle royale, and campaign modes. The predecessor series "Battle Bears" has accumulated over 40 million downloads, including Battle Bears -1 and Battle Bears 1: Zombies. BBH is a reimagining of the classic BB GO from 2010, featuring new heroes, PvP modes, and a refreshed version of Battle Bears -1 complete with nostalgic cutscenes. After parting ways with Ronin in March due to disagreements, BBH officially announced it would launch on Immutable zkEVM one month later. The game is expected to go live in July and is currently open for pre-registration.
Zoids Wild Arena
A collectible card game developed by ACT Games, joining the Immutable ecosystem in May this year. Inspired by the acclaimed ZOIDS anime series from renowned Japanese toy manufacturer TOMY Company, Ltd., the game features mecha robots designed after dinosaurs and animals, which players can collect, trade, and battle with. Specifically, players build 30-card decks for 1v1 duels, using pre-configured lineups. During matches, players take turns deploying cards using various strategies, aiming to reduce their opponent’s life points to zero to win.
Paradise Tycoon
A simulation-based multiplayer RPG developed by game studio Empires Not Vampires. Similar in mechanics to "Stardew Valley," players receive a tropical island and must enrich it through organizing, crafting, and decorating. In February last year, Empires Not Vampires secured $1 million in funding from investors including Shima Capital and Zee Prime Capital. Currently in Public Test Version 2.0, the game supports in-game resource trading and NFT transactions for crafted items and blueprints. Originally built on Avalanche, Paradise Tycoon later migrated to Immutable. Its second season of Play-to-Airdrop launches on June 27, free for all participants.
Arena of Faith
A god-versus-human themed 5v5 MOBA game developed by VORTEX LABS, now available on Apple iOS App Store and Google Android Play Store. Arena of Faith follows standard MOBA gameplay similar to titles like Honor of Kings, with ten players divided into two teams battling to destroy the opposing team’s crystal first. Match dynamics are determined by economic progression, lane control, and combat engagements, with each match lasting approximately 15 minutes, requiring both individual skill and team coordination. In May last year, Arena of Faith announced a $1.75 million seed round led by Chain Hill Capital.
Astra Nova
A story-driven Web3 RPG built on Unreal Engine 5. Astra Nova blends exploration, combat, strategy, and community-driven narrative. Players can customize their avatars, choosing from races and classes surviving after the destruction of five worlds. The game challenges players to explore the vast landscapes of Astra Nova—from treacherous wilds to ancient ruins. In March, Astra Nova launched on Steam; in April, it announced a $1 million funding round from key investors including Hashgraph Ventures, Oxbull, and MoonEdge. Astra Nova is currently rolling out updates for Chapter One, “The Fall of Saerinda,” with Season Two expected to launch by the end of this month.
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