Roll1ng Thund3rz launches WEB3WAR – a blockchain-secured first-person shooter
LONDON, 31 March 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Roll1ng Thund3rz Pte. Ltd., an integrated entertainment company building next-generation games using Web3 and blockchain technologies, today officially launched WEB3WAR, a free-to-play first-person shooter secured by the Zilliqa blockchain. WEB3WAR is the first game released by Roll1ng Thund3rz, which was spun out as a standalone business from Zilliqa in February.
The exclusive multiplayer title introduces several blockchain-powered and Web3 features, including true in-game ownership through the use of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) – enabling players to buy, trade and sell these assets on the blockchain. WEB3WAR will also pioneer the use of Skill2Earn – an in-house developed system that rewards skilled play and winning players with blockchain-based tokens – which will launch in tandem with the game’s first season later this year.
Alongside today’s launch of WEB3WAR is the first full-featured release of the FUS1ON Gaming Hub – a stand-alone launcher for Web3 games that facilitates their unique blockchain-powered features. Included in the FUS1ON Gaming Hub is MARK3T – an NFT marketplace for buying and selling in-game items, as well as a built-in wallet for ZIL tokens with a built-in fiat ramp powered by Ramp.
WEB3WAR is built with a player-centric approach to development and operates on a seasonal model that will gradually add new features and content. Today’s release marks the official start of the pre-season period, with five ultra-high-definition maps (Canyon, Police Station, Skyscraper, Storage, Suburbs) available for play, along with an additional eight maps originally introduced during the game’s opening beta -test period.
During the pre-season, players will have the opportunity to earn double XP against both profile and weapon progression systems, as well as unlock an exclusive cosmetic character model skin. Players will also have the opportunity to acquire exclusives Founders Edition cosmetic weapon skins – minted as NFTs on the Zilliqa blockchain – which are now available for purchase for a limited time from MARK3T in the FUS1ON Gaming Hub.
For more information on WEB3WAR and to download the FUS1ON Gaming Hub, visit w3w.game.
Speaking of today’s launch, Roll1ng Thund3rz co-founder and CTO Valentin Cobeleaso:
“The official launch of WEB3WAR represents the culmination of more than a year of hard work by the teams at Roll1ng Thund3rz and Zilliqa. Throughout the development period, we have been at the forefront of creating brand new technologies and innovated never-before-seen concepts to build a product that truly shows the impact blockchain will have on the next generation of gaming. We’re excited for players to get their first taste of the future of gaming with today’s release and prepare for the start of Season 1 later this year.”
Also commenting, Zilliqa CEO Matt Dyerso:
“Today’s release of WEB3WAR is a significant achievement for both Zilliqa and Roll1ng Thund3rz. Getting to this stage has been a huge undertaking, but one that we’re confident will be worthwhile – evidenced by our decision to spin off Roll1ng Thund3rz as its own entity so that it can truly innovate and flourish in this ever-emerging arena. Gaming is an industry ripe for disruption and blockchain offers transformative potential to take it firmly into the next generation. With WEB3WAR now live, we’re excited to to begin demonstrating just what is possible with Web3 technologies in this area, and look forward to giving players their first taste of what the future holds.”
About Roll1ng Thund3rz
Roll1ng Thund3rz (RTz) is an integrated entertainment company spun out of Zilliqa in 2023, building products for gamers, by gamers, using Web3 and blockchain technologies. With a focus on creating quality games and engaging experiences, Roll1ng Thund3rz is dedicated to advancing gaming by leveraging avant-garde technologies to shape the future of the industry. The company’s philosophy is centered around putting the fun in games first and foremost – a mantra that is evident in the software, hardware and infrastructure solutions it develops.
About Zilliqa
Zilliqa is a high-performance, secure, scalable and low-fee layer-1 blockchain built to support a decentralized future. The Zilliqa blockchain provides the platform for a growing range of Web3 applications and services across a range of industry verticals, from gaming and finance to advertising and the metaverse.
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