This week in the world of play-to-earn gaming brought exciting updates from Polygon, with news on new games, innovations in blockchain technology, and a closer look at the rise of tokenization. đđšī¸ Crypto game developers have been busy, expanding their offerings and testing out innovative concepts that are shaping the future of Web3 entertainment. Let’s dive into the highlights!
**Polygon: Games & Innovations on the Rise**
Polygon continues to expand its ecosystem of play-to-earn games. Mon Studios launched $BORNE with full marketplace functionality, a new milestone for users and developers. đ Sky Mavis, the creators of Axie Infinity, are prepping for a closed playtest of Atia’s Legacy, their upcoming MMO adventure game. This will involve 500 to 750 players testing the game before wider release. Jihoz, co-founder of Sky Mavis, emphasized Ronin’s role as a platform for economic innovation through its Risk-to-Earn mechanics and innovative profile system.
**Spellborne: The $BORNE Token Launch & Ecosystem Growth**
Spellborne launched its native token, $BORNE, on Avalanche’s Blackhole DEX, marking a significant step in the game’s ecosystem. âĄī¸ This launch provides new opportunities for players to engage with the game and contribute to its economy through activities like crafting, trading, and competition. The token also unlocks further potential for integration into upcoming titles from Mon Studios.
**Football.Fun: Revenue & Anti-Bot Measures**
F football.Fun saw major success this week, crossing the $2 million mark in revenue within two weeks of launching its Pro version. đ Their crypto fantasy football game allows users to trade tokenized players, compete in tournaments, and profit from market trading based on player performance. To combat bot attacks and user manipulation, the team has introduced a reputation system that downranks extractive players while rewarding long-term, engaged accounts.
**Other Play-to-Earn Highlights**
This week’s highlights also included exciting developments in other play-to-earn games. The Forgotten Runiverse launched a 2.5M $PIXEL guild event competition, Infinity Warlords prepares for an airdrop with its $ISHA token on Solana, and FaenoraVerse is hosting a tournament for their roguelite game. Meanwhile, The Sandbox made changes to its staff structure, shifting focus to Web3 apps and launching a new base-powered launchpad.
**Stay Connected For More Updates**
To stay informed about the latest play-to-earn developments, check out last week’s Play-to-Earn Weekly Recap. It covers topics such as Ronin’s Ethereum migration, Pixel Heroes events, and Xai trademark disputes.