Compilation of the original text: Bai Ze Research Institute

Compilation of the original text: Bai Ze Research Institute

During the crypto bull market in 2021, we saw the rise of P2E (Play-to-Earn) games like Axie Infinity. However, we have yet to see a well-known P2E-based first-person shooter (FPS).

According to Absolute Reports, the market size for P2E games in 2021 is estimated at $777 million. However, the Web2 video game industry market size is projected to be $178.73 billion by 2021, an increase of 14.4% compared to 2020. By 2025, that figure will soar to $268 billion. As we can see, the Web3 game industry is not even 1% of the Web2 game industry. We are still definitely at the tip of the iceberg.

Also, a report by Statista (2021) shows that shooters are the most popular game genre globally.

All the data shows us that FPS games built on Web3 will grow at an incredible rate in the next few years, and there will be a lot of opportunities in this field.

In this article, I'll outline the basic game mechanics of some upcoming FPS Web3 games that I think are quite interesting. Games are supposed to be fun, right? Besides, I am also a big fan of FPS games. I have played several games, such as Borderlands, Left4Dead, Counter-Strike GO, Call of Duty series, Halo series, Overwatch, Titanfall series and so on.

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Rage Effect

Rage Effect is a P2E-based FPS game that will be built on the Solana blockchain.

The game will have two modes: Player Versus Player (PVP) and Player Versus Environment (PVE). It is said that the genre of the game will be a combination of shooter, survival and exploration.

Rage Effect will be available in both mobile and PC versions.

Players can choose between six different game modes:

(1) Team Deathmatch

(2) Free for all

(3) capture the flag

(4) rule

(5) Demolition

(6) Shootout

There will be seven maps in the game:

• kroll i.

• Himalayas

• put up

• put up

• abandoned city

• desert

• treasure island

Players can join or create their own guilds, invite friends, win rewards, and advance together. Each map includes up to five hidden gunpoints, different bunkers, and everything else to help players perform at their best.

Players can also freely choose from an arsenal of weapons such as sniper rifles, assault rifles, pistols, grenade launchers, and more.

NFT and Reward System

1. Battle Arena NFT

Each player will have a battle arena, the equivalent of a playable land asset. They serve as venues for team games and are one of the ways to earn $RGE tokens. Owners of these NFTs receive rewards and fees from gaming platforms and participating teams by hosting gaming competitions, tournaments, and other events. Battle arenas can also be transformed by purchasing and building new facilities to attract more players.

2. Genesis Skin NFT Series

The Genesis Skin NFT is a collection of several rare soldiers, 5,300 in total, 300 of which are reserved for rewards.

These NFTs can be used as passes for future special events, such as airdrops for early bird players, including vehicles, weapon skins, badges, and more.

Other perks include: reduced taxes, access to private communities, access to invitation codes, and a battle royale experience.

3. Skin NFT

The game will offer various skin NFTs. These NFTs, which can only be traded on third-party marketplaces, include decorations for characters, vehicles, and weapons, as well as emblems and other accessories.

Skin NFTs will provide no impact on gameplay, but NFTs of vehicles will have a direct impact on gameplay, including armor, tanks, planes, helicopters and other vehicles.

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Victory Point

Victory Point is a P2E FPS game built with Unreal Engine that was originally planned to be released on PC directly via Steam and Epic Games as a Web2 game (it was formerly known as Hind Warfare). At the end of 2021, the development team decided to rename the game to Victory Point and introduce blockchain, NFT and P2E. The PC and mobile versions of the game are currently in alpha and are expected to be released sometime in the second quarter of 2023.

It is said to be the first game to employ a "zero-sum game" reward system focused on maintaining a long-term, healthy and sustainable economy within its ecosystem.

There are four game modes:

• team economy

• Free mode (similar to training ground)

• death mode

• fierce battle

Each game mode has a unique reward distribution mechanism, rewarding players according to their play style.

NFT

Players can create unique arsenals by upgrading or customizing their weapons. These weapons can then be sold or rented on the Victory NFT marketplace to earn $VIT tokens, or to earn Victory Points, the in-game currency.

rewards system

Each player must contribute $VIT to the prize pool before entering the tournament. The amount of $VIT wagered varies by game level and mode. After the match, players will receive their share of the reward pool based on their rank on the match leaderboard.

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Meta Nemesis

Are you a brave player? If yes, then this game might have your attention.

Meta Nemesis is another P2E FPS game based on blockchain and NFT, with a style similar to comics.

The game will have two main game modes: progressive open world and competitive.

1. Competitive mode

In competitive mode, two teams of five fight each other for 18 rounds. Attackers must place their "miners" in specific areas, which are protected by defenders.

If all players on either team are eliminated, the round ends; if the "miner" is not deployed before time runs out, the attacking side loses.

The game will enter the half-time break after the first nine rounds, when the two teams will switch sides. The game is won by the team that scores ten points first. If both teams score nine points, overtime will be played until one team has the advantage.

2. Progressive open world

The game will have an open world game mode where players can freely explore on the map. The map will have 25 special areas where players can team up with three other players to explore, collect and earn money together.

NFT and Reward System

In Meta Nemesis, the development team designed weapons, heroes, skills, and comics as NFTs. They only use one token, $MENE.

Players can use this token to pay for in-game assets, reward passes, battle passes, loot boxes, and more.

By earning NFTs, players can sell and rent out their NFTs for additional $MENE.

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CyberFPS

CyberFPS is an FPS game based on the Solana blockchain.

The design of the game is inspired by great Web2 FPS games such as Call of Duty, Counter Strike, etc., so it also has an intense fast-paced gameplay style. Unlike Web2 FPS games, CyberFPS monetizes items and players can buy, earn, sell and trade the assets they earned through their efforts.

CyberFPS will include multiple game modes:

• protection target

• team sports

• free mode

• and more to come

Protecting Objectives is the main game mode of CyberFPS, a game between two teams of five with the goal of attacking or defending the opposing team.

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To be sure, Web3 games and P2E mechanics are threatening the larger traditional gaming market because the idea of ​​making money while enjoying games and ownership of assets is disruptive.

However, regardless of whether it is a Web2 or Web3 game, experience and fun are the fundamental reasons for their existence. Without fun games, no matter how ingenious the design of the economic mechanism is, or users fully own the game assets, there will be no real utility.

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According to the "Notice on Further Preventing and Dealing with the Risk of Hype in Virtual Currency Transactions" issued by the central bank and other departments, the content of this article is only for information sharing, and does not promote or endorse any operation and investment behavior. Participate in any illegal financial practice.