Shardbound is making a comeback in the Blockchain gaming industry
Discover how Shardbound, the popular tactical card game, is making a fresh start in the blockchain gaming industry and will be among the first games on the recently announced Immutable zkEVM network built on Polygon’s open source zkEVM technology.
Shardbound is making a surprising comeback in the blockchain gaming industry. The game, which was only released in an incomplete “Early Access” version in 2017 on Steam, is now being developed by Immutable Games and Bazooka Tango.
The game is set in an immersive ancient world where players build their armies and create noble houses with friends to secure missions and prizes. With a strong focus on strategy, Shardbound could be a sign of reviving previously canceled NFT gaming projects.
How the game works
Shardbound is a free-to-play strategy card game where players use virtual cards to battle each other in a 3D arena. The game was originally funded through a crowdfunding project, but development was halted due to a lack of funding, resulting in the game disappearing during the Early Access phase.
The game is similar to Blizzard’s Hearthstone with elements of Riot Games’ Teamfight Tactics. NFT games currently similar to this are Aurory and Splinterlands, with both games incorporating elements of TCG (trading card games) and strategic turn-based gameplay.
Bazooka Tango founder and CEO Bo Daly recently stated in an interview with Decrypt that Shardbound is a deep strategic game perfect for competition and built with streaming and community in mind. He also added that Shardbound is a world with a thousand stories, making it an immersive experience for players.
The game will be among the first games to exist on the recently announced Immutable zkEVM network built on Polygon’s open source zkEVM technology. Shardbound’s NFT transactions will start on an Ethereum-compatible network where purchases can be easily accessed, allowing for faster processing and lower fees.
Immutable, the company behind the development of Shardbound, has been a leading driver of growth in the NFT gaming industry. The company has previously backed other NFT games such as Gods Unchained, which has gained a significant following in the blockchain gaming community.
Immutable released a game pass this year that greatly improves the onboarding experience for web3 players, giving traditional players a frictionless experience entering blockchain games.
Final thoughts
The revival of Shardbound coincides with the massive growth of NFT games that the industry is currently experiencing. The game’s developers are excited to bring the fun to life and offer players a new and improved experience. With the game’s unique gameplay and immersive world, Shardbound is sure to be a hit among gamers and blockchain enthusiasts.
Edmond is a passionate writer for video games, GameFi and Web3. He has worked for top GameFi companies and video game/crypto news sites.
