The tech giant #Sony has officially launched the Soneium blockchain network on the Ethereum platform earlier this week. This is a new step in the ambition to expand the application of blockchain into fields such as film, music, and especially gaming. However, will blockbuster games on PlayStation like God of War, Uncharted, or Gran Turismo be integrated into this ecosystem?

Soneium: A Bridge Bringing Blockchain to the Masses

According to Mr. Sota Watanabe, Director of Sony Blockchain Solutions Labs (Sony BLS), #Soneium is expected to become a platform that helps general users access blockchain more easily. With a permissionless network mechanism, anyone can develop applications on Soneium without needing permission from Sony.

The Soneium website has listed applications currently being developed on this network, with the gaming sector included in the consumer category. However, a representative from Sony BLS confirmed that there are currently no specific plans to directly integrate blockchain technology into PlayStation games.

Gaming on Soneium: The First Games

Although there has been no official participation from Sony, Soneium has witnessed the emergence of several blockchain games:

  • Derby Race: A 'pick-to-earn' horse racing game operating on the Telegram platform.

  • OverTrip: A battle royale game that integrates staking with meme coins and NFTs.

Currently, most of these games are still in the early development stage and are not directly developed by Sony.

Blockchain and the Future of Gaming on PlayStation

Integrating blockchain into gaming is not a new idea for Sony. Before establishing Soneium, the company had registered several patents related to this technology, such as:

  • Track in-game assets using NFTs.

  • Use 'super-fungible tokens' to allow the combination of multiple in-game items into a single token.

However, Sony remains quite cautious when incorporating blockchain into major game products. Some games like Off the Grid, which integrated blockchain on PC, had to adjust crypto-related elements when released on #Playstation 5.

Combatting Brand Abuse

Similar to Rockstar Games in the case of banning the use of crypto and NFTs on GTA 5 game servers, Sony BLS has also taken strong measures to prevent meme coins from exploiting the names of PlayStation characters for profit on Soneium.

Conclusion: Can Blockchain Reach PlayStation?

Soneium opens up great opportunities to bring blockchain closer to the general user. However, to see this technology directly integrated into major PlayStation games, we may need more time.

Risk Warning

Blockchain gaming is a new trend, but it is not without risks. Investors and players should research thoroughly before participating in platforms or games that use this technology. Crypto and NFTs can provide value, but they can also easily lead to losses if their nature is not well understood.