Solana Blockchain Games Thrive on the Epic Games Store – Next Big Thing?
The number of Web3 games on the Solana (SOL) blockchain has grown substantially amid the spike in the network’s native token over the past month.
According to Game7’s 2023 State of Web3 Gaming Report , the number of crypto games on the Epic Games Store has increased from 10 in January to 69 in October.
The report also revealed that Solana currently boasts a little over 125 games in its ecosystem, making it the fourth most popular blockchain network for game developers overall and the top non-EVM chain.
These games encompass a range of genres, from ambitious sci-fi MMOs to fantasy pet battlers.
“Solana remains the largest non-EVM ecosystem of Web3 games,” the report said.
Star Atlas, a sci-fi MMORPG in development, is one of the many games that has chosen Solana for its tokens and NFTs.
Early access footage showcases an immersive world replete with massive spaceships, modern structures, and futuristic apparel for its playable characters.
Despite some setbacks, such as the studio behind the game laying off 73% of its team in July, development has been going on.
In September 2022, a playable demo for Star Atlas NFT holders was released on the Epic Games Store.
Another Solana-based game, Aurory, a free-to-play fantasy RPG, combines elements of Pokémon and the Matrix.
While originally releasing its NFTs and AURY token on Solana, the team revealed plans to expand to the Ethereum layer-2 network Arbitrum in July.
Aurory recently announced that its RPG expansion, “Seekers of Tokane,” will be available on the Epic Games Store alongside its native browser version.
Seekers of Tokane promises players limitless lands to explore, expanded battle features, and character customization. Although a firm release date
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