Proof of Play Shuts Down Pirate Nation: Deciding on a Profitable Path

Onchain game developer Proof of Play has made the hard decision to shut down its popular title, Pirate Nation, citing lack of sustained audience traction and high operational costs. This follows recent changes to the game’s incentives model, where $PIRATE token rewards were discontinued after a shift in focus towards profitability and accessibility. As part of this restructuring, Pirate Nation will be sunsetted within 30 days alongside its custom Apex and Boss chains. 2023 funding from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) helped to fuel the game’s development but now Proof of Play is prioritizing a more direct path toward profitability.