Square Enix Announces Auction Dates for Symbiogenesis NFTs
Square Enix, the game developer behind Final Fantasy, has revealed the auction dates for its upcoming Symbiogenesis non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The NFTs will be sold in three batches, with the first batch auctioned from November 27-28, the second from November 30-December 4, and the third from December 2-3. Symbiogenesis is a blockchain game by Square Enix that features Ethereum-based NFTs.
Phases of the Auction
According to the game’s documents, the first phase of the auction will only allow “stakeholders” to participate, implying that early investors will have exclusive access. The second and third phases will be available to participants in an “allowlist entry campaign.”
During the allowlist entry campaign, which ran from November 7-21, collectors took part in quizzes and a treasure hunt within a prototype version of the Symbiogenesis game world. Participants earned NFT “relics” and points towards participating in phase 2. The top 50 highest scores and 40 random participants ranked 51st to 300th will be eligible to acquire NFTs in phase 2.
About Symbiogenesis and Square Enix
Symbiogenesis is described as a “narrative-unlocked NFT entertainment” game and is set to launch on December 21. Square Enix is known for creating popular games like Final Fantasy, which has sold over 173 million units. The company previously launched Final Fantasy NFT trading cards and partnered with Web3 infrastructure provider Elixir.
Hot Take: Square Enix Expands into NFT Space with Symbiogenesis
Square Enix’s entry into the NFT space with Symbiogenesis demonstrates the growing trend of established game developers embracing blockchain technology. By leveraging NFTs, Square Enix aims to provide a unique and immersive gaming experience for players while also offering collectors the opportunity to own exclusive digital assets. The auction format allows for different phases of participation, catering to early investors as well as participants in the allowlist entry campaign. With its strong reputation in the gaming industry, Square Enix is poised to make a significant impact in the NFT market with Symbiogenesis.