Original author: Zen, PANews

Since November, the price of RPG chain game Illuvium’s ILV token has doubled, rising from a maximum of $0.77 to $1.58 on November 12 (current price is about $1.44). During the nearly two-week rise, Illuvium’s token price continued to rise sharply from around $1.17 after the company announced on November 8 that it planned to be listed on the Epic Games Store on November 28.

According to Epics 2022 annual report data, the Epic Game Store currently has more than 230 million PC users. It is also a traditional game platform. Compared with the leading brother Steam, which refuses Web3 games, Epic Games, which wants to catch up from behind, is much more open-minded. In March this year, Epic Games general manager Steve Allison said that its game store will have nearly 20 crypto games on the shelves by early 2024, but the official will not be involved in the development or distribution of any such games.

While welcoming Web3 games, the Epic Games Mall has also made a number of requirements and regulations for products released using blockchain technology, including prohibiting any links to blockchain, NFT or cryptocurrency malls, and not promoting gambling. , cannot provide products and services to users in China and South Korea, and Epic Games has the right to remove products using blockchain technology from the mall at any time based on market behavior (such as in response to problems that may have a negative impact on players).

The exposure and number of players that Epic can provide are far beyond any current Web3 game platform. This provides opportunities for Web3 games that are eager to enter the mainstream players horizons. In addition to Illuvium, Web3 games such as the NFT card game Parallel also plan to or have already entered the Epic Games Store. According to PANews statistics, there are currently 77 games listed in the Epic Games store, 41 of which are about to be launched. The number of games on the shelves has already exceeded the small goal of 20. Based on game popularity and community enthusiasm, PANews selected 15 Web3 games from the games that will be launched on the Epic Games Store for a brief introduction.

Avalon

Avalon is an MMORPG built using Unreal Engine 5, based on the Polygon, WAX, and BNB blockchains and will be launched in 2024. Avalon only supports Windows systems, and its developer and publisher are Danu Games. The game is set in a fantasy medieval kingdom. Players use their characters to explore a world full of danger and mystery. In the process, players earn resources by buying, renting or acquiring resources and working with landowners to acquire and build in-game real estate. award.

Forgotten Runiverse

Forgotten Runiverse is a fantasy-themed pixel-style MMORPG based on the Polygon network and will be launched in the second quarter of 2024. The game is available on Windows and MacOS systems and is developed and published by Bisonic. The game is currently in pre-beta status, allowing players to try out core game mechanics, including combat, gathering, crafting, quests, and upgrades. Any item in the game can be minted onto the blockchain and used to display and trade.

Champions Ascension

Champions Ascension is a role-playing game based on the Polygon network and is expected to launch this November. The game is divided into PvE, free battle, and PvP modes such as 1 v1 and 3 v3. It only supports Windows systems. The developer and publisher are Plai Labs. The game can be played without a wallet, and the developers plan to integrate NFT purchased from third-party markets such as Grand Bazar (market) into the game.

SHRAPNEL

SHRAPNEL is a first-person shooter (FPS) game based on the Avalanche network. Early access will be launched in December 2023. The game is Windows only and is developed by SHRAPNEL and published by Neon Machine. Players do not need to own NFTs or cryptocurrencies to experience the full Shrapnel game. In-game content such as skins, badges, and map creation content can be purchased and sold on its game marketplace.

Illuvium

Illuvium is an open-world role-playing game built using Unreal Engine 5 and based on the Immutable X network, and is expected to launch on November 28th. The game is available on Windows and MacOS systems and is developed and published by Illuvium Labs. In the game, the players goal is to explore Illuvium Odaily and collect as many powerful mythical beasts (Illuvial) as possible. The game is divided into Arena mode, Main World mode and Zero mode.

MetalCore

MetalCore is an open-world mech combat game powered by Immutable zkEVM, launching in November 2023. The game is Windows only and is developed by Studio 369 and published by MetalCore United. In the game, players will fight on the mineral-rich Outer Odaily and participate in territorial battles. Build vehicles, craft equipment, recruit pilots, develop land, sell and trade equipment, and more.

Mars 4 

MARS 4 is a P2E survival game based on Ethereum, BNB and Polygon networks and will be launched in the first quarter of 2024. The game supports Windows and MacOS systems, and is developed and published by Mars 4. MARS 4 introduces Land Plot NFTs powered by the blockchain and the native cryptocurrency $MARS 4, where players struggle through the harsh Martian environment, constructing buildings, collecting resources and earning rewards in return.

RIO-X

RIO-X is a battle royale game set to launch in the second quarter of 2024. The game is only available on Windows systems and is developed and published by First Phoenix Studio. RIO-X allows players to play games without connecting to a wallet. Players can also use their NFT assets directly in the game through integration with the blockchain and earn rewards by depositing RIOCOIN into ATMs located in secure areas.

Citizen Conflict

Citizen Conflict is a shooting game based on the BNB network that will be launched this year. This game only supports Windows systems, and the developer and publisher are QORPO Game Studio. Every virtual asset (VA) in the game, such as heroes, equipment, skins, etc., can be minted as NFT. The games native NFT market is integrated with the QORPO WORLD platform. Players who dont like Web3 are free to interact with regular virtual assets (VA) just like in any other Web2 game.

Defimons

Defimons is a collection and adventure game based on the Avalanche network. The specific time for the game to be launched is to be determined. The game is available on Windows and MacOS systems and is developed and published by Mon Studios. In the game, players can capture demons, battle with other trainers, plant crops, make craft items, etc. Most of the game can be played without NFTs, only when trading items you must interact using NFTs or blockchain.

Battle Leet

Battle Leet is a 3D PvP fighting game based on the BNB blockchain. It will support the Base chain in the future. The specific time for the game to be launched is to be determined. Avalon only supports Windows systems and supports controller operation. Its developer and publisher are both GMR Center. Players can use Battle Leet or Non-Fungible Leet to fight and earn $GMR in-game currency by winning rounds. Other rewards.

Angelic: Dark Symphony

Angelic is a dark science fiction style narrative strategy role-playing game. Its Angelverse token runs on the Solana network. The specific time for the game to be launched is to be determined. The game is only available on Windows systems and is developed and published by Metaverse Game Studios. Players do not need to interact with wallets, NFTs, etc. when playing games, but can convert in-game assets into on-chain items as needed.

Moonray

Moonray is a fast-paced multiplayer competitive battle game adapted from the Moonray graphic novel and based on the Ethereum network. The specific time for the game to be launched is to be determined. The game is only available on Windows systems and is developed and published by Moonray PBC. Players do not need to interact with the blockchain in any way to play or enjoy in-app purchases. Digital items within the game will be represented as NFTs behind the scenes, and players will only need to interact with the blockchain when trading items externally.

HELIX

HELIX is an open world game based on the Ethereum network. The specific time for the game to be launched is to be determined. The game is only available on Windows systems and is developed and published by Hypersonic Laboratories. HELIX will provide players with multiple game modes. The one that stands out to us is Parallel City Online, an open-world role-playing experience. The game provides free game creation, role-playing servers, social lounges, community gatherings, art projects, technology demonstrations and other functions and services.

Superior

Superior is a third-person shooter in the Rogue-lite genre. The specific time for the game to be launched is yet to be determined. Superior is Windows only and is developed by Drifter Entertainment and published by Gala Games. In the game, every time the player starts the game, he will start with insufficient strength and outgunned weapons, hunting down evil superheroes and seizing their powers.