The Epic Games Store, a renowned digital video game storefront, has recently announced plans to add more blockchain games to its offerings.
Epic Games, the developer of popular game Fortnite, is set to expand its presence in the blockchain gaming space with the release of two new games on its platform, adding to the five already live and available to play.
‘Fortnite’ creator EPIC GAMES introducing two NFT based games in it’s marketplace soon…
▪️Project Red
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— MANI (@Mani_NFTz) May 27, 2023
One of the upcoming games is Defimons, a free-to-play multiplayer role-playing game that draws inspiration from the Pokemon franchise. Players will engage in turn-based combat with NFT battle monster characters, which share the same name as the game itself.
While no specific release date has been provided on the Epic Games store, players can anticipate an immersive experience with an in-game currency and collectible NFT characters.
The other blockchain game is called Project Red, which appears to have open-world elements inspired by games such as Grand Theft Auto and Saints Row, alongside a first-person-shooter game mode as well.
Early glimpses of the game reveal that players will need to buy Mobster NFTs to advance through higher levels and engage with the play-to-earn elements of the game. This introduces the concept of owning and trading digital assets within the game ecosystem, allowing players to potentially earn rewards through their gameplay.
Epic Games first ventured into the blockchain gaming space with the release of Blankos Block Party in September 2022. Despite skepticism from some traditional gamers, Epic Games remains committed to exploring the possibilities of Web3 gaming experiences.
Currently, Epic’s store boasts five crypto games with nearly twenty more in the pipeline, according to Steve Allison, the store’s General Manager. Among the first to debut was Mythical Games’ Blankos Block Party, a social multiplayer game, which has reportedly been well-played. Another crypto game on the platform, the metaverse platform Core, has also fared well.
As we move further into 2023 and into early 2024, the gaming world will be eagerly watching to see how the blockchain gaming scene evolves on the Epic Games Store. The platform’s unique approach could pave the way for a new era in gaming, where traditional and blockchain gaming coexist and thrive.
While Epic’s decision has generated a significant buzz in the crypto and gaming communities, it’s also crucial to monitor the larger market trends. As of this writing, Bitcoin is trading at $26,888, while Ether is at $1,869.
