‘Walking Dead’, ‘Summoner’s War’ To Debut on Oasys Network
The news: South Korean gaming studio Com2uS announced it will launch its own Layer 2 (L2) gaming blockchain, “XPLA Verse,” on the Oasys network. The launch will feature two popular games: The Walking Dead and Summoner’s War.
What’s the significance: Web3 gaming is gaining attention from mainstream studios, which previously avoided the concept. In web3 gaming, players can own their digital properties, including in-game items.
- It could also be a way to breathe new life into older titles; Summoner’s War, for example, first launched in 2014.
Background:
- Oasys Blockchain: Oasys is focused on video gaming and has a Layer 1 (L1) network called the “Hub Layer” and an EVM-compatible scaling solution, the “Verse Layer.”
- Com2uS: Com2uS is known for being the first company to develop and service a mobile game in South Korea. The company aims to lead in gaming, blockchain, and metaverse experiences.
Games on Oasys:
- Ubisoft: Ubisoft is using Oasys for its game Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles.
- DoubleJump Tokyo: DoubleJump Tokyo is leveraging Oasys for My Crypto Heroes and Battle of Three Kingdoms.
Quotes:
- “Com2uS had been targeting the global market for almost 10 years, even before the introduction of smartphones,” the studio said.
Game Highlights
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Summoner’s War: Chronicles
- Setting: Summoner’s War: Chronicles is set in the Rahil Kingdom, a fantasy realm recovering from wars.
- Gameplay: Players protect the kingdom as Rahil Guards, exploring various maps and engaging in real-time battles across mobile and PC.
- Features: The game includes a guild system and collaborations with Google for cross-platform play.
The Walking Dead: All-Stars
- Setting: The Walking Dead: All-Stars is set in post-apocalyptic Buffalo, New York.
- Gameplay: Players survive different stages and challenges as part of the group of survivors in Asyl.
- Events: The game has been featured in major events like New York Comic Con 2022 and Pax West 2022.
Zooming out
- In a study by the Blockchain Game Alliance, 37.3% of the respondents think web2 game studios will drive the blockchain industry forward.
- 52% expect atleast 20% of the gaming industry to adopt blockchain.
- Onboarding remains a primary issue, says 55.1% of the respondents.
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