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Olderfall Season 4 Reforge and Conquer Debuts October 10.
Anubika has launched Season 4 for Olderfall, titled "Reforge and Conquer," on October 10. This update introduces new exclusive weapons, an Advanced Forge crafting system, and Guild Leaderboards to enhance strategy and player ownership. The season also features a dual-track Battle Pass and on-chain NFTs for all significant in-game items, reinforcing the game's position in the blockchain gaming space.
Krafton, Flyquest, Arbitrum invest $3.5M in Psychedelic Games' MOBA Golden Tides
Psychedelic Games, the developer of the upcoming MOBA Golden Tides, has secured $3.5 million in funding from Krafton, FlyQuest, and Arbitrum Gaming Ventures. The company aims to build a sustainable competitive ecosystem through strategic partnerships rather than traditional venture capital. This investment will support the development and launch of Golden Tides, which seeks to innovate within the MOBA genre.
Onchain Heroes Unveils Worlds Eve, Primora and Maze React
Onchain Heroes has launched the World's Eve phase, introducing Primora as its first playable zone in OCH World, with the Maze of Gains integrated into this new area. The game has transitioned to a hybrid on/offchain architecture to improve performance and scalability, reducing data indexing times significantly. This update also introduces an in-game marketplace and moves away from seasonal resets for persistent gameplay.
Pengu Clash and Pengztracted Kick Off ICE Raffle
Pengu Clash has launched a three-day ICE raffle event ending March 29, featuring NFTs from the Pengztracted collection and Pengu Clash itself. Players can increase their chances of winning by accumulating in-game currency, ICE, through various methods like holding a Season Pass or completing quests. This event aims to integrate the TON-based game with the Abstract blockchain ecosystem.
MMO Ravendawn suffers content drought as blockchain spinoff RavenQuest preps extraction mode
The MMORPG Ravendawn is experiencing a content drought as its developer, Tavernlight Games, focuses on its blockchain spinoff, RavenQuest. RavenQuest is preparing to launch a new extraction mode called Fortune's Frontier, which aims to be a growth engine for the broader RavenQuest ecosystem and its player-driven crypto economy. Players of Ravendawn have expressed frustration over the lack of new content and the perceived shift in developer focus.
Pudgy World Debuts on Amazon
Pudgy World has launched its digital traits on Amazon, allowing players to purchase in-game items for their Pengu avatars for $4.99 to $7.99. The Pudgy Pass system enables instant unlocking of these purchases without requiring cryptocurrency wallets, streamlining the process for mainstream adoption. This move by Pudgy Penguins aims to bridge the gap between physical retail and digital assets, potentially setting a new standard for blockchain gaming integration.
Pudgy World Season 1 Debut
Pudgy World has launched Season 1, introducing the Pudgy Pass system which includes battle points, leaderboards, and dual-track progression (free and premium). The game utilizes the Abstract blockchain framework to simplify integration for players. This update aims to enhance player engagement and expand the game's user base by making blockchain elements more accessible.
Solana Foundation President Announces the End of Crypto Gaming
Solana Foundation President Lily Liu has expressed significant doubts about the future sustainability of blockchain-based gaming, citing industry challenges and Meta's struggles with its metaverse projects. Liu believes blockchain technology's core strength lies in finance rather than gaming, advocating for a strategic redirection towards financial applications.
The Lost Glitches Season 17 Update: New Features and Expansion
Season 17 of the digital card game The Lost Glitches has launched, introducing 20 new cards, exclusive cosmetic rewards, and a revamped ranking system. The update enhances Web3 integration and synchronizes with a new competitive tournament, aiming to refresh strategic possibilities and player engagement. The season also features a leaderboard, daily challenges, and a Draft Mode to foster a competitive spirit and support diverse play styles.
Voids Genesis TCG Launches AI Agents
Voids Genesis TCG has launched AI agents, dubbed "deck runners," that can autonomously manage card decks, wallets, and energy systems, enabling gameplay without direct user involvement. These AI agents learn and adapt their strategies, and a new Risk-to-Earn system allows players to stake tokens tied to their AI's performance. The game also plans to introduce a human-only mode for traditional players.
SEC Regulatory Shifts Affect Web3 Gaming and Cryptocurrency
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission have introduced a new framework classifying crypto assets, significantly impacting the web3 gaming industry. This framework clarifies that most crypto assets, including staking, airdrops, and in-game items, are not considered securities, fostering innovation and growth in blockchain gaming.
Blockchain Game Alliance Hosts Demo Day for New Web3 Gaming Projects
The Blockchain Game Alliance (BGA) will host a Demo Day on March 18, 2026, showcasing new Web3 and blockchain gaming projects like Just a Name and ChessX. The event aims to foster connections and highlight advancements in the decentralized gaming sector, with a live global stream for developers, creators, and enthusiasts.
Unchained Dungeon Debuts March 28 on Abstract
Unchained, a new blockchain-based game developed by Bizarre Games, Inc., is set to launch on March 28, 2026, on the Abstract Chain. It combines dungeon crawler and battle royale elements for up to 50 players, with entry fees and prize pools managed in ETH, focusing on skill-based competition rather than a play-to-earn model.
YGG Play and Verse8 Launch $5,000 Casual Web3 Games Hackathon
YGG Play and Verse8 are co-hosting a $5,000 hackathon focused on casual Web3 games during Korea Buidl Week 2026. The event challenges developers to create easy-to-play games with integrated blockchain elements, offering winners potential funding, mentorship, and publishing opportunities.
Moku Grand Arena Launches Major Update
Moku's Grand Arena has received a major update focused on gameplay, AI, and player/developer engagement. The update includes a redesign of 18 Scheme cards, enhanced AI using player data, and improved developer tools and rewards. New features like a Royalties Dashboard for Club Owners and upcoming Champion Star Ratings aim to boost community involvement and competition within the blockchain-based gaming platform.
BountyKinds Season 8: Hall Raid Event Now Live
BountyKinds has launched its Season 8 Event Hall Raid, allowing players to earn points against AI opponents in a PVE arena for rewards. The blockchain-based game, operating on BNB Smart Chain since 2023, emphasizes active participation and utilizes three principal tokens: $FFE, $YU, and $BKWD. Season 8 introduces new content, including unique NFTs and economic elements, with early participation offering advantages for maximizing points and potential rewards.
What a Tangled Web3 We Weave
For the first time in years, discussions surrounding blockchain gaming are absent from the Game Developers Conference (GDC). This marks a notable shift in the industry's focus away from Web3 technologies.
For the first time in years, there are no blockchain gaming talks at GDC
Blockchain gaming and NFT-related talks have significantly decreased at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) for the first time in years. Unlike previous years which featured multiple sessions on building blockchain games and optimizing them for emerging futures, the current GDC schedule shows no such dedicated sessions.
Pudgy World Is Now Live
The browser-based social game Pudgy World has officially launched after extensive development delays. Supported by Igloo Inc.'s Abstract blockchain infrastructure, the game integrates Pudgy Penguin NFTs and is accessible directly through web browsers without requiring prior cryptocurrency knowledge.
Waifu Sweeper Launches Waifu Rush, Inaugural Weekly Leaderboard Contest
YGG Play launched Waifu Rush, a new competitive weekly leaderboard contest for the puzzle game Waifu Sweeper, on March 2, 2026. Developed by Raitomira, Waifu Sweeper combines Minesweeper tactics with anime gacha elements and utilizes the CHAD token for enhanced player engagement. The game, which launched on the Abstract Chain platform, aims to attract players with its blend of skill-based gameplay and competitive rewards.
