$AVAX Nexpace - the blockchain company backed by Nexon (Korean game corporation) - just announced that the Web3 game MapleStory N will officially launch on May 15, 2024, on the Avalanche blockchain, marking the crypto transition of the legendary 2D game.
MapleStory N Breakthrough Point:
Platform: Running on a private Avalanche Subnet called Henesys (launched in April).
Own on-chain game assets: Players can trade items (NFTs) and earn reward tokens.
"Reward Experience 2.0" mechanism:
Create and trade items directly on the blockchain.
Earn tokens by contributing content to the game.
PC compatible: Retaining traditional 2D side-scrolling gameplay.
Achievements in the Beta Phase:
31.5 million on-chain transactions recorded.
Nearly 1 million electronic wallets registered to participate in the test.
Why Is This a Major Event?
MapleStory is a top IP with 250 million players after 22 years.
Nexon makes a big bet on Web3: Abandoning Polygon to switch to Avalanche due to speed and low fees.
Nexpace CEO Sunyoung Hwang asserts: "This is not just a new game, but a new chapter in the gaming industry."
(Source: Nexpace, Avalanche | Updated 1/5/2024)
QUICK SUMMARY:
🎮 MapleStory N launches on May 15 - the first Web3 version of the series.
🔗 NFT + tokenomics on Avalanche, Henesys Subnet is ready.
💎 250 million MapleStory fans represent a huge user potential.
💡 Nexon abandons Polygon, choosing Avalanche as the platform.
Prediction:
The success of MapleStory N could pave the way for many traditional games to transition to Web3.
The game's tokens and NFTs will experience significant volatility in the first week of launch.