A first-of-its-kind NFT offering revenue sharing and game development influence, while preserving fair play for all gamers
September 2, 2024
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
MetaGravity :
[Warsaw, Sep 2nd 2024] – Edge of Chaos, the highly anticipated massively multiplayer online game (MMO) developed by MetaGravity, today announces the upcoming launch of Edge of Chaos: Ancients. This launch marks a new direction in how traditional games can incorporate Web3 elements, delivering tangible benefits to players while ensuring the core gameplay remains fair and balanced.
Shaping game worlds, preserving balance
In an industry where Web3 games often struggle to reward early adopters while keeping gameplay fair for everyone, Edge of Chaos offers a unique solution. The Ancients, a collection of 12,000 NFTs, don’t grant in-game power but integrate holders into the game’s development. Acting as non-playable characters (NPCs), these NFTs influence world-building without disrupting competitive balance. Instead of creating a pay-to-win model, The Ancients give holders a quasi-producer role, sharing in revenues through the 'Devotion and Tithing' model. This ensures rewards for holders while maintaining competitiveness and fairness for players.
“This is the game we’ve always wanted to build, and it’s the game players have been waiting to play,” said Gareth Wilson, VP of Games at MetaGravity. “With the Ancients, we’re offering the Web3 community a unique opportunity to support the studio and share in the game’s success, all while preserving the crucial competitive landscape that is essential for attracting and growing a large traditional player base.”
An MMO built to last
Edge of Chaos aims to outlast typical MMOs, which eventually shut down and render player progress and in-game assets meaningless. Using the decentralised model of MetaGravity’s HyperScale Engine and integrating Web3 elements like the Ancients, the game is designed for indefinite longevity, supporting a vibrant, evolving community long after other games have faded.
“We’re building Edge of Chaos to outlive us all,” said Rashid Mansoor, Founder & CEO of MetaGravity. “We’re giving more power to the community through decentralisation and the devolution of ownership of game subsystems, such as the Ancients, weaving holders into the very fabric of our MMO. Coupled with decentralised HyperScale Engine technology at the heart of MetaGravity, we are building an MMO world that will exist indefinitely.”
Medieval inspiration meets modern innovation
The collection draws from medieval history, mythologies, and historical pantheons that shape the game’s world. Set in a medieval-inspired realm, Edge of Chaos blends these influences with themes of devotion and societal hierarchy.
The 12,000 NFTs are divided into five alignments—War, Life, Artisan, Fortune, and Chaos—each reflecting key aspects of the game’s setting and philosophies. These alignments embody the historical and mythological accuracy central to the game’s world-building. The minting process will occur in three phases, allowing a diverse range of holders to join the evolving community.
With Edge of Chaos: Ancients, MetaGravity invites gamers to participate in a groundbreaking experience. The Ancients NFTs offer real ownership in the game's direction and success. For more information, visit https://www.edgeofchaos.io/ancients
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Notes to Editor
For Edge of Chaos trailer and imagery please find the press kit here.
Team
MetaGravity has assembled an amazing studio team focused on building Edge of Chaos into the largest scale, most immersive open-world MMO ever, built on MetaGravity’s HyperScale Engine technology. The Edge of Chaos team is led by Gareth Wilson, VP of Games who joined the MetaGravity team in November 2023 from Warner Brothers Games, having previously worked on such titles as the Sonic All Stars Series, Crackdown 3 and the Multiversus and Lego franchises. The team of 20 has experience from games such as The Witcher, Dying Light, Cyber Punk 2077 and Conan Exiles.
About Edge of Chaos:
Edge of Chaos is a groundbreaking massively multiplayer online (MMO) strategy game set in a dynamic medieval world. Powered by innovative technology, it offers unprecedented scale, a seamless open world, and a player-driven economy. The game combines high-quality gameplay with advanced web3 features, allowing players to truly own their in-game assets and participate in shaping the world. Edge of Chaos represents a new frontier in online gaming, bridging traditional MMOs with the decentralised future of virtual worlds.
About MetaGravity
MetaGravity is a visionary deep-tech company building the foundational infrastructure for next-generation online games and the future 3D internet. MetaGravity empowers creators with the tools to push the boundaries of what's possible, fostering a decentralised future for the Internet. Their flagship product, the HyperScale Engine, is a revolutionary network engine that allows game developers to construct supermassive multiplayer experiences with ease, minimising costs and time. This innovative technology unlocks the potential for groundbreaking digital experiences, paving the way for never-before-seen worlds.
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