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"World's first driving metaverse" though not until Q4 '22.
May 31, 2022
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Author: The Tiny Digital Factory
- The Tiny Digital Factory unveils metaverse motoring with real brands,
real cars, and authentic skill-based driving experiences -
MONTREAL & LYON - The Tiny Digital Factory, a leading developer and publisher of world-class racing and motorsport games, is thrilled to announce Infinite Drive - the world’s first real driving metaverse. Ushering in a new era of racing games fuel-injected by web3 technology, Infinite Drive rolls out worldwide on mobile devices in Q4 2022.
Testing players’ driving skills with high-octane fun, Infinite Drive combines accessible and authentic gameplay with stunning recreations of officially licensed cars. The Tiny Digital Factory has long-standing relationships with world-class carmakers such as McLaren, Porsche, Mercedes AMG, and Ford, while Infinite Drive’s showroom already includes high-performance cars from Renault, Alpine, Ruf and W Motors. Many more licenses are set to be confirmed within a few months, bringing Infinite Drive up to a full complement of over 150 officially licensed cars from more than 20 automotive brands.
Designed by racing fans for racing fans, Infinite Drive’s simulation-based gameplay brings the thrill of being in the driver’s seat to the mobile metaverse. Players will be able to feel, hear and experience each car’s unique characteristics out on track, competing online to earn the acclaim of being the number one driver. With the power of web3 technology, highly-skilled drivers can even ‘race to earn’; taking the wheel on behalf of other players, entering official races, competitions and even sharing in the winnings, just like a real-world racing team!
As well as ‘race to earn’, meaningful integration of web3 technology allows players to build, trade and own their own dream car collection as they compete for pole position on track. Starting in Summer 2022, Infinite Drive will offer an initial collection of licensed NFT cars from premium real-world brands, which will provide immediate access to the game’s closed Alpha phase. However, there is no requirement for players to own a car to enjoy Infinite Drive and hone their racing skill, and the full game will be free-to-play on iOS and Android.
Stéphane Baudet, Founder and CEO at The Tiny Digital Factory, commented:
“With its game-first engine architecture and unique digital car ownership, Infinite Drive is the zenith of twenty years of making driving simulation games. For decades, racing fans have been staring lovingly at dream cars in virtual garages. So we’ve used web3 tech to make it possible for gamers to actually own and earn from their vehicles, alongside a stunning player experience out on track. Infinite Drive offers the accessibility of mobile games, combined with play and earn, providing the tools to reward passionate players who are already organizing racing events and helping us create the very best driving experience.”
Developed by industry veterans behind some of the most successful free-to-play mobile titles such as Jurassic World: The Game, Gangstar, Hitman Sniper, Fallout Shelter, and Rollercoaster Tycoon Touch, The Tiny Digital Factory team’s experience includes the chart-topping GT Manager and F1 Mobile Racing. It also worked with Animoca Brands to develop F1 Delta Time, a pioneering web3 driving game, as well as the renowned REVV Racing game. Built with this motor gaming development pedigree, Infinite Drive delivers a unique blend of exhilarating racing, missions, and achievements, with web3 digital supercar ownership and trading.
Roadmap
June 2022: Join the Community
Website available
Discord, Instagram, Twitter Pages available
Exchange with the development team
Whitelist for early access
Summer 2022: Alpha Early Access with Cars Series 1
Initial NFT cars available
Exclusive customization items
Players’ garage
2 Event types
2 Racing Tracks
Race to earn mode
Daily and Weekly events
Q4 2022: Open Alpha
Available on App stores
Additional car series releases
Integrated marketplace Alpha
Social Contest and Event
Car Renting
www.infinitedrive.net | Join the Infinite Drive Discord community
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For further info please contact:
Rana Rahman / Rosie Lumley / Priyanka Harsora | Mark O’Leary
Raptor PR for The Tiny Digital Factory
[email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]
About The Tiny Digital Factory
The Tiny Digital Factory (TDF) is a leading developer and publisher of world-class racing and motorsport games for mobile and blockchain games. Founded in 2017 by Stéphane Baudet, a games industry veteran behind some of the world’s most popular franchises such as F1, V-Rally and Test Drive Unlimited, the company has grown to more than 35 staff across Montreal, Canada, and Lyon, France.
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