In a significant development for the web3 gaming industry, the Epic Games Store has seen a notable increase in the number of blockchain games available on its platform. Currently, over 127 blockchain games are listed on the digital shelves of the PC game distribution giant, marking nearly a doubling from the previous year.
This article discusses the growth of blockchain games on the Epic Games Store, featuring more than 127 titles currently listed. Prominent games include MetalCore, Parallel, Blocklords, Star Atlas, Apeiron, Nyan Heroes, and Shrapnel. From highly anticipated releases to early access trials, we explore the diverse landscape of this emerging gaming sector.
More than half of the games are active
Delving into the numbers, 58% of the over 127 listed games are currently active in some form. Meanwhile, 28% are labeled as “coming soon,” and 13% are expected to be released at some point in 2024. However, Valannia Arena is on a longer trajectory, with readiness slated for Q2 2025.
Some standout games on this platform include Aurory’s RPG Seekers of Tokane, Rough House Games’ PVP RPG Champions Ascension, the open-world racer Wilder World, Immutables’ automated chess game Illuvium, and the third-person shooter Mars Battle.
Additionally, purebred monster taming RPG Zeeverse, Blowfish Studios’ Phantom Galaxies, and Ghost Ivy’s FPS Haven’s Compass are among the direct offerings. Cosmik Battle by Cometh, Immutable’s Gods Unchained, and Directive Games’ top-down shooter The Machines Arena are also notable mentions.
Other noteworthy titles include popular games such as MetalCore, Parallel, Blocklords, Star Atlas, Apeiron, Nyan Heroes, and Shrapnel. However, it’s important to note that while many of these games are listed, they are not yet officially operational. Instead, they are undergoing limited-time trials or have access gates.
– 58% of the 127 listed games are directly active in some form.
– 28% are slated to “coming soon” in the coming months.
– 13% will be available at some point by the end of this year.
Nyan Heroes: 200k Downloads
In a promising debut, Nyan Heroes, supported by cryptocurrency from 9 Lives Interactive, made it into the top 30 most-played games on the Epic Games Store, attracting over 200,000 downloads during its limited alpha testing phase. The success of this mech shooter game, boasting pilots as cats and the power of Unreal Engine 5, signals potential in the evolving landscape of blockchain gaming.
Nyan Heroes has achieved significant success with its two-week pre-alpha demo, ranking among the top 30 most-played games on the Epic Games Store. With over 200,000 downloads and a daily active user count of 35,000, players have collectively spent 400,000 hours immersed in the game. The game has garnered global attention, with 1.3 million feature mission registrations. Ultimately, Nyan Heroes has attracted 641,000 unique wallets, demonstrating strong community engagement.
Prospects
Exciting prospects await the Epic Games Store, with several highly anticipated games set to launch soon. Among the titles expected to debut are Mon Studios’ classic MMO Spellborne, Param Labs’ shooter Kiraverse, Acid Rainbow’s FPS Badmad Robots, and Dynasty Studios’ survival shooter Providence.
Later this year, gamers can look forward to the release of Everreach’s shooter R3V3NG3 and SpacePirate’s sci-fi adventure Age of Rust. As the gaming landscape continues to evolve, the Epic Games Store plays a key role in capturing emerging trends, underscoring the growing importance of blockchain gaming.