Following job postings that appeared to focus on blockchain technology, Everywhere’s developers have clarified that the listings were for “research positions,” though they also said they are not “rejecting” new technology.
Following Everywhere’s debut at Gamescom Opening Night Live, several job postings were spotted on Build A Rocket Boy’s website that seemed to suggest that Everywhere will incorporate blockchain technology. The positions included senior backend programmer, smart contract developer and test engineer, all of which specifically mention being focused on blockchain.
Considering how little we know about Everywhere so far, and Build A Rocket Boy’s promise that the game “seamlessly blends gameplay, adventure, creativity and discovery into an all-new multiworld gaming experience that redefines how players connect with each other and the digital world around them “, many assumed that the game will be focused on NFTs and blockchain technology.
In response to these claims, Build A Rocket Boy took to the game’s subreddit to explain that the positions were actually for “research” and that it is not being built everywhere on the blockchain. The statement reads: “We see some conversations about NFTs/cryptos prompted by some of our open positions on our website. These are research positions, as we don’t like to reject new technologies just because others haven’t found a solution for them yet .We’re building Everywhere on Unreal Engine 5, not the blockchain.We’re creating a new world for players, where we come together to play, watch, create, share and more.
It’s worth pointing out that while Build A Rocket Boy claims that Everywhere is not being built based on blockchain technology, it still says in its statement that it doesn’t like to “dismiss new technologies just because others haven’t found a solution for them yet” . This defense, combined with the job postings specifically mentioning the technology, makes it seem like Everywhere will end up using blockchain technology in some way, just not in the way we initially thought.
