Solana Blockchain-Enabled Games on the Epic Games Store
If you’ve noticed Solana’s token price spike lately, you may be interested to know about the several Solana blockchain-enabled games available on the Epic Games Store. According to Game7’s 2023 State of Web3 Gaming Report, the number of Web3 games on the Epic Games Store has grown significantly, reflecting the platform’s openness to hosting titles with crypto or AI elements compared to others like Steam.
Star Atlas
Star Atlas is a sci-fi MMORPG that uses Solana for its tokens and NFTs. Despite setbacks earlier in the year, developers are pushing forward and have released a playable demo for Star Atlas NFT holders. An open-source SDK has also been launched, making it easier for developers to build games using Solana.
Aurory
Aurory is a free-to-play fantasy RPG that was originally on Solana but is expanding to the Ethereum layer-2 network Arbitrum as well. Their RPG expansion “Seekers of Tokane” will also be released on the Epic Games Store. This expansion will offer players new features such as land exploration and character customization. Seekers of Tokane does not yet have a firm release date on the Epic Games Store.
Yaku
Yaku is a free-to-play social metaverse game that currently supports the Solana and Ethereum blockchains. It is currently in alpha and available on the Epic Games Store, focusing on user-generated content and community-fueled development. The game is set in a dystopian sci-fi environment, and its developers plan to release incremental updates over the next five to seven years.
Chain Crisis
Chain Crisis is a free-to-play cyberpunk dystopian shooter set in the near-future world of Warpgate City. It is listed as “Coming Soon” on the Epic Games Store in pre-alpha, with plans to offer in-game character cosmetics as NFTs on Solana.
Angelic: Dark Symphony
Angelic: Dark Symphony is a sci-fi RPG offering multiplayer, co-op, and single-player game modes, and it raised $10 million from notable investors earlier in the year. The game, which utilizes Solana and Ethereum for optional NFT elements, is listed as “Coming Soon” and promises to never incorporate “pay-to-win” or “play-to-earn” game mechanics into its model.
Hot Take: Solana Blockchain Games Soaring on the Epic Games Store
As the popularity of Web3 games grows on the Epic Games Store, the arrival of several Solana blockchain-enabled games is a testament to how crypto and NFTs are making inroads in mainstream gaming. These games are leveraging Solana’s capabilities to offer unique features and experiences, promising an exciting future for blockchain gaming as it continues to expand across platforms.
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