The interoperable blockchain game Illuvium, developed by Illuvium Labs, announced some exciting news today that is set to propel the game into the mainstream gaming world. On November 28th, Illuvium will be listed on the highly popular Epic Games Store, which boasts an impressive user base exceeding 180 million gamers.
This provides a huge opportunity for Illuvium to reach a mainstream audience, especially given that Epic Games is home to massive hits like Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto. By being featured alongside such prominent titles, Illuvium is poised to introduce blockchain gaming to the wider gaming community.
To celebrate this milestone, Illuvium will launch in beta on Epic with three distinct gameplay modes for fans to experience. This includes Arena and Zero, an auto-battle game; Overworld, a free-roaming exploration title; and an unrevealed city-builder available on both desktop and mobile.
In an effort to appeal to traditional gamers who may be skeptical of blockchain games, Illuvium is adapting its model to comply with Epic’s regulations. Notably, the game will switch to a free-to-play format that does not require NFTs, cryptocurrency, or a digital wallet to enjoy gameplay. This aims to address criticism that blockchain games are too focused on monetization through digital assets rather than delivering an engaging gaming experience.
By following in the footsteps of fellow blockchain games like Gods Unchained and Blankos Block Party which have already been featured on Epic Games, Illuvium’s upcoming listing represents a major milestone. It demonstrates that these unique, interoperable blockchain games can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with even the most popular traditional games. The Illuvium x Epic Games collaboration is an exciting moment that could help push Web3 gaming further into the mainstream spotlight.
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