Bankless: 8 Web3 gaming-themed wishlists for 2023
Compilation of the original text: The Way of DeFi
Original source: Bankless
Compilation of the original text: The Way of DeFi
There is no doubt that when we look to the future, many crypto leaders, including myself, believe that the NFT game ecosystem will shine in 2023.
But what should we hope to see in this ecosystem for this big year to come?
To that end, I've put together a wish list of 8 emerging themes in the NFT gaming space that I (and maybe soon you too) want to see more of in 2023. the following.
1) Deeper and richer gameplay
One of the reasons why people love games so much? They allow us to test and hone our skills.
Nowhere is this more evident than in games that have depth, that is, they offer a wealth of tactical and strategic play possibilities. Examples of this range from chess to Hearthstone.
The NFT game ecosystem is growing faster than ever, but so far, many early games have felt "flat" because there's not much to do and opportunities to test players' skills. few. Currently, one project that is working in the right direction is Axie Infinity.
In April 2022, Axie creator Sky Mavis released Axie Infinity: Origins, an optimized version of its original tactical card battler game that introduced card updates, a spell and rune crafting system, and real-time combat. As you can see in the tweet above, these new elements allow players to enjoy a lot of depth with a uniquely customizable playstyle.
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2) New mobile version
A decent smartphone is less expensive than a computer or game console, so the accessibility of mobile games is high.
I've always liked Axie Infinity because you can play it on Android devices (iOS is coming soon). No doubt we will see more NFT games follow suit as mobile gaming activity continues to rise to new heights.
One project I'm following right now is Treeverse.
Treeverse is an Ethereum-based mobile MMORPG developed by Endless Clouds and Loopify, currently in limited pre-alpha testing. Judging by the early test footage, I think the game not only looks good, but it's also a lot of fun.
Bringing fun to more people and getting more people into encrypted applications is the direction of mobile NFT games. I'm really looking forward to how Treeverse and other similar mobile games will develop.
3) Gas-free games
Games with a large number of on-chain elements may have a large number of transactions and wallet signatures.
Lots of transactions and wallet signatures = bad user experience.
So a new NFT game showing how to provide a gas-free user experience is Pirate Nation, an on-chain adventure game built on Polygon. The project uses an in-game wallet system that allows Pirate Nation to override transactions behind the scenes, so players don't have to pay for gas or sign any transactions in-game.
Hopefully other web3 games will start experimenting with this great UX approach too!
4) Invasion of Arbitrum Games
Arbitrum has been the largest and most popular L2 Ethereum scaling solution for some time.
Of course, cheap and fast infrastructure is ideal for NFT games. This reality, combined with all the advances Arbitrum is about to make, makes L2 fertile ground for the web3 gaming boom.
Additionally, projects like Treasure DAO have already brought Arbitrum the basis for a large NFT scene, so the good drama may just be getting started. The same goes for projects like The Beacon, a free-to-play RPG that just got a bombshell launch and will bring huge activity to Arbitrrum. In my opinion, these are just the beginning of the L2 game.
5) More games
The thrill of competition, the glory of victories with skill, the reaping of achievements and rewards, and that sense of belonging to a passionate community of peers. These are the reasons that make the game so exciting for players.
So when it comes to NFT games, contests are definitely a great way to provide players with a fun and compelling rolling experience, and I'd like to see more of them.
A project currently focusing on this approach to tournaments is Sorare: NBA, which allows players to build fantasy decks and then sign up for a variety of different tournaments whenever they choose.
6) Flexible encryption native design
Sometimes, when NFT games push updates, game creators will temporarily suspend their contracts, and players will have to unstake or migrate their game assets. This is not a great user experience.
Currently, there is a game that is addressing this problem, Shattered EON, which will launch in April 2023. It does this through a flexible and modular Diamond Standard smart contract approach, allowing NFT games (among other use cases) to expand and update their projects at any time. I'm all for seeing more of this practical approach in this space.
7) More on-chain game engine experiments
What I mean by "on-chain game engine" is a series of smart contracts created on a blockchain like Ethereum to drive the game's backend indefinitely.
On-chain game engines are interesting because they allow third-party creators to build new experiences around and openly on top of NFT games. This dynamic paves the way for modification, which in turn allows players to actively choose how to enjoy and experience the game of their choice.
Recently, there have been many interesting results in this direction. For example, in recent months we have seen new on-chain game engines launched by Curio, Lattice, and Adam Cochran. These are the germs of a new field where the possibilities are currently high.
8) Token-free games
To date, almost all NFT games have accepted ERC 20 Token in some form or way.
So far, the most popular approaches we've seen revolve around single-token or dual-token models. The latter divides governance and practical issues into different ERC 20s, while the former tries to use only one Token to handle all needs.
Both approaches can face significant issues, and 0xKepler, who I consider to be one of the greats in web3 gaming, articulates them brilliantly in this Thread:
As a way to avoid these problems, 0xKepler proposes to create a Token-less model that will rely on "off-chain currency + NFT value-added".
The idea is that players can “mint their NFTs with off-chain currencies,” which would ease direct fiat swaps, thereby reducing the financial incentive to disrupt NFT games without restraint. I think this is a nice approach that leads to a more interesting and balanced game. I'd be excited if we start seeing more projects putting this strategy into action, as we definitely need to experiment more in this area.
An interesting future awaits us
If you're interested in NFTs and you're a gamer, this is an incredible time in the NFT ecosystem.
Yes, the NFT gaming scene is still in a fairly raw state, but upon closer inspection one gets the sense that it is turning a corner and is making significant progress. Where once there were just a few simple NFT games, there are now many games in various stages of development, with varying levels of complexity.
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