Square Enix Announces Symbiogenesis NFT Auction Dates
Square Enix, the developer behind popular franchises like Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts, has revealed the auction dates for its upcoming Symbiogenesis nonfungible tokens (NFTs). The auction will take place in three batches, with the first batch starting on November 27th and ending on November 28th. The second batch will begin on November 30th and continue until December 4th, while the third and final batch will start on December 2nd and end on December 3rd. Square Enix previously announced that it would not hold a public mint for Symbiogenesis, instead rewarding fans participating in the game’s official Discord server with character NFTs.
Entry Campaign and NFT Availability
The entry campaign for Symbiogenesis started on November 7th and ended on November 21st. Participants had to complete quizzes and a treasure hunt in the game’s prototype version to earn NFT relics and score points for phase 2 participation. The top 50 scores and 40 random participants ranked from 51 to 300 will have the opportunity to acquire NFTs in phase 2, while the remaining participants can bid on items in phase 3. Square Enix plans to release a total of 500 character NFTs for Chapter 1 of Symbiogenesis.
About the Symbiogenesis Game
Symbiogenesis is described as a “narrative-unlocked NFT entertainment” game by Square Enix. It is set to launch on December 21st and features characters minted as Ethereum NFTs, along with other NFTs minted on the Layer-2 scaling network Polygon. Square Enix has a successful track record with its Final Fantasy franchise, having sold over 173 million units. The developer previously released Final Fantasy NFT trading cards and partnered with Web3 infrastructure provider Elixir.
Hot Take: Square Enix Ventures into the NFT Gaming Space
Square Enix, known for its iconic video game franchises, is making its entry into the world of Ethereum NFTs with the launch of Symbiogenesis. By utilizing NFTs as characters and incorporating a Layer-2 scaling network, Square Enix aims to create an immersive and interactive gaming experience for players. The decision to reward fans through the official Discord server instead of a public mint adds an element of exclusivity to the NFTs. With the auction dates announced, anticipation is building for collectors and gamers alike to participate in this unique venture by Square Enix.
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