Polygon-powered web3 video game Chainers unveils dates for closed playtest

Free-to-play web3 video game Chainers has announced a closed playtest for its multiplayer shooter offering rewards in the form of NFTs and CFB tokens.

Chainers.io, which claims to have distributed more than 25 million NFTs and has a community of more than 350,000 players, aims to capitalize on the web3 gaming momentum by offering a blockchain-based gaming experience that combines familiar mechanisms with tokenized rewards.

The free-to-play Minecraft-style MMORPG web3 video game with its own sidechain powered by Polygon has announced a closed playtest called the “Chainers Arena Playtest” for its upcoming multiplayer shooter mode.

The playtest, which will take place from December 5-6, will offer a select group of players the chance to test the game’s multiplayer shooter, provide feedback, and earn rewards in non-fungible tokens or CFB tokens.

Chainers Arena is the first multiplayer shooter in the Chainers ecosystem and combines blockchain technology with familiar gameplay mechanics. The announcement marks the game’s latest step in the developers’ efforts to combine traditional gaming experiences with web3 rewards.

The closed playtest aims to showcase the game’s multiplayer shooter mode, Chainers Arena, which introduces tactical gameplay elements designed to appeal to competitive gamers and blockchain enthusiasts alike.

Simultaneously, the developers claim that the broader Chainers universe includes interconnected gameplay elements. Therefore, achievements earned in the Chainers Arena shooter can impact other parts of the game, such as the NFT Farm, where players grow plants that produce FRI, a non-fungible in-game token.

According to the developers, the resources generated in NFT Farm will soon be able to be used to increase performance in the shooter mode, creating a symbiotic relationship between all games in the Chainers web3 universe. Similarly, rewards earned in Chainers Arena can improve farming abilities, further integrating the two game modes.

“In the future, resources created in the NFT Farm can strengthen your performance in the shooter, while rewards earned in Arena battles can improve your farming setup. “This synergy adds depth and strategy, allowing players to explore a variety of play styles while also being part of a cohesive universe.”

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It appears that players will eventually have the opportunity to customize their characters, purchase custom NFTs, and participate in various in-game challenges and competitions.

The developers say the Chainers Arena shooter mode is the first multiplayer combat experience in the Chainers ecosystem, adding that the mode brings a “layer of tactical gameplay” and makes Arena not just a game, but “an exciting competitive arena where strategy and action come together.” he also adds. crash.”

Moreover, the developers also reward players with Polygon (POL) tokens for completing in-game events on NFT Farm, and these tokens can also be withdrawn to personal storage wallets.

“Rather than focusing solely on earnings, Chainers offers a dynamic Web 3 world with enjoyable P2E mechanics. Chainers’ economy is centered around in-game tokens like FRI and CFB that players can earn by completing missions, challenges, and simple tasks.”

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Chainers fits into the expanding web3 gaming industry, which developers expect to grow significantly over the next few years. According to their forecasts, the market is expected to grow from “$140.7 billion in 2024 to $226 billion in 2031.” Developers say growth is expected to come from advances in technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality and cross-platform gaming.

To participate in the playtest, users must register via the Chainers.io registration form; Selected participants will then gain access to the game and will be encouraged to provide feedback to help improve the game. Participants will be rewarded with a special “Muppet” character skin for “valuable feedback” and can earn 400 CFB tokens based on their activity.

The Chainers universe will expand in 2024 and beyond, with future updates promising new resources, crafting systems, and multiplayer functionality. Following playtesting, the developers plan to continue developing Chainers Arena with an official launch for a later date.