The new augmented reality game NFT All Stars allows users to bring their NFTs into the metaverse as 3D avatars. NFTs are often misunderstood, but they have the potential to be used in many practical applications. There are several opportunities for NFTs to cross AR and VR in the metaverse.
Interactive virtual experiences often require an avatar to represent the user. Avatars are particularly prominent in multi-user VR experiences and third-person AR scenarios. While Meta works on eerily realistic VR avatars, many users prefer an avatar that doesn’t necessarily resemble their physical appearance.
3D avatars can now be generated in AR from a user’s NFT collection i NFT All Stars game. The AR game was created with Geenee WebAR Builder and can be used by AR developers as a template to create their own multi-user WebAR experiences. Users can join NFT All Stars online from a desktop or mobile device, select a username and select either “private” or “public” game mode. From there, users can choose from a selection of standard 3D avatars, or integrate metamask login to play as an avatar from the NFT wallet. The game for NFT All Stars is relatively simple, but it highlights the kind of multi-user AR applications for NFTs that are becoming available and helping to make the metaverse more immersive.
Bring your NFT to life
NFT All Stars shows the potential for NFT avatars in the metaverse. However, the NFT integration for metamask login is only available for a limited selection of NFT projects, including Nomad Blvd, Head5, The Sandbox, SupDucks, Substantiv, Doodles, and CloneX. Although this feature is not yet available for all NFTs, it is promising that Geenee WebAR Builder supports this functionality.
This early iteration of the NFT All Stars, called ‘Level 1’ may not hold up as a fully realized game, but it’s effective at showcasing what Geenee can do with its WebAR platform. While the company has yet to announce whether a ‘Level 2’ is in development, it seems likely that a sequel will continue to expand the ways NFT avatars can interact with each other in AR. Other developers can also use Geenee WebAR Builder or other similar platforms to create their own unique AR experiences by integrating NFT avatars. With several major companies including Meta, Apple and Snapchat focusing on AR experiences more prominently, there will likely be more ways for users to bring NFTs into augmented reality soon.
Source: Geenee
