Spotlight on the Evolution of Traditional Games into Web3: Three Game-Changing Examples in Blockchai
The blockchain gaming sector has seen a resurgence in interest lately. The public beta launch of MapleStory N has reignited enthusiasm across the industry. Alongside Binance’s recent listing of TOKYO GAMES TOKEN (TGT) and the seed round success of Runesoul, these three projects exemplify the potential of blockchain gaming 2.0, blending legacy gaming DNA with innovative economic models.
MapleStory N: A Fusion of Iconic IP and Blockchain Economy MapleStory N is the Web3 adaptation of the iconic MMORPG MapleStory, developed by Korean gaming giant Nexon. Since its launch on May 15, 2025, it has quickly become a standout in the blockchain gaming space. With over 180 million registered users and $4 billion in lifetime revenue, the MapleStory franchise brings a massive player base, rich social features, and character customization elements that align naturally with blockchain’s asset ownership model. Staying true to its classic 2D side-scrolling gameplay, MapleStory N lowers the barrier for traditional players to transition into Web3 while introducing NFTs and tokenized economies to attract new users. Unlike early Play-to-Earn (P2E) models that relied heavily on token farming, MapleStory N adopts a “Play-and-Own” approach. The focus is on retaining players through familiar, engaging gameplay rather than speculative earning potential. Its economic model mirrors traditional MMORPGs, emphasizing long-term progression over quick profits—thus reducing the risk of economic bubbles. Currently, player enthusiasm has dipped somewhat due to limited wealth-generation opportunities—there’s little to no earning potential for zero-investment users. However, the team is actively iterating the rules, and the community eagerly awaits the next round of updates.
TOKYO GAMES: The Web3 Pioneer in Japan’s Gaming Ecosystem TGT, developed by Japan’s Play3 Ltd., is a flagship project that bridges Web3 and mainstream gaming. Backed by industry heavyweights such as SBI Holdings, Immutable, and Polygon, and leveraging partnerships with top-tier studios like gumi Inc. and Cygames, TOKYO GAMES is spearheading Japan’s blockchain gaming revolution. The ecosystem’s flagship title, TOKYO BEAST, is an AAA-level game set in a futuristic Tokyo, blending NFT ownership and on-chain economies with dynamic gameplay elements such as battles, wagering, and NFT crafting. Players can stake TGT tokens to earn rare NFTs as rewards. The TOKYO GAMES ecosystem operates on a dual-layer model: BASE focuses on NFT ownership and staking,
TRIALS targets traditional gamers with familiar mechanics while channeling a portion of the revenue toward TGT buybacks to support token value.
TGT is also designed for cross-game interoperability, paving the way for a sustainable, interconnected gaming ecosystem. It’s an ambitious vision with plenty of promise.
Runesoul: A Web2-to-Web3 Game Transformation Done Right Runesoul started as a Web2 mobile RPG, originally launched in Korea, boasting over 1 million active users and $20 million in revenue. The team recently secured a $1 million seed round to fund its Web3 transition, strategically bringing in partners to support this pivot. Backed by a team with strong Web2 gaming roots, Runesoul aims to blend high-fidelity ARPG experiences with on-chain economies, addressing the common pitfall of Web3 games—prioritizing financial mechanics over gameplay. Its mission is clear: attract non-crypto-native players through solid gameplay—rich storylines, immersive combat—rather than speculative token farming. Especially in Asia’s RPG-dominated markets, Runesoul stands out with a differentiated value proposition. Its innovative economic design puts only key assets (like equipment and characters) on-chain, while frequent in-game transactions (like consumables) are handled via Layer 2 or sidechains. This hybrid model ensures transparent ownership without sacrificing gameplay smoothness or burdening players with high gas fees—a critical advantage for mobile-first, casual RPG audiences in Asia.
Web3 Transformation: Best-Practice Playbooks Together, these three projects showcase distinct paths in blockchain gaming 2.0: MapleStory N exemplifies “Legacy IP + Web3 Integration.”
TOKYO GAMES demonstrates “Top-Tier Partnerships and Ecosystem Building.”
Runesoul leads the way in “Gameplay-First Innovation.”
Among them, Runesoul stands out for its relatively low valuation compared to MapleStory N (NXPC’s valuation) and its strong fundamentals—there’s no risk of massive token unlocks flooding the market. Plus, its mobile accessibility broadens its reach to a wider audience. By leveraging the proven methodologies of traditional game development and strategically introducing blockchain elements, Runesoul exemplifies how a Web2 studio can successfully transition into Web3. Its low valuation and innovative design create significant upside potential. As the blockchain gaming sector shifts from financial speculation to content-driven experiences, Runesoul is poised to emerge as a flagship project in the Web3 gaming 2.0 era—driven by both gameplay excellence and a robust economic model.
Infinitar World: The Six-Dimensional Revolution in Building the Web3 Gaming Ecosystem
As blockchain technology reshapes the digital world, the fusion of Web3 and GameFi is redefining the future of the gaming industry. Infinitar World, centered around "user sovereignty," aims to create a decentralized supergame ecosystem platform. By integrating Play-to-Earn (P2E) models, multi-chain aggregation, asset autonomy, and community-driven innovation, Infinitar World strives to build an open, fair, and sustainable Web3 gaming world for both developers and players.
Play-to-Earn: Reshaping the Value Distribution of Gaming Economics In traditional gaming models, virtual assets and content created by players often fall under the control of centralized platforms, leaving users with limited ownership. Infinitar World restores full ownership of in-game assets (such as characters, equipment, NFTs) to players through the integration of decentralized identity (DID) systems and smart contracts, allowing them to trade freely and reuse assets across games. Developers can quickly adopt the P2E framework with modular tools, design economic models, and incentive mechanisms, forming a closed-loop where "player contribution equals reward." This model not only enhances user engagement but also seamlessly connects in-game and out-of-game value through the circulation of IGT tokens. Players can earn IGT rewards by participating in games, content creation, and community governance, while developers share growth dividends through ecosystem funds and incentive programs. Six-Dimensional Ecosystem: Building the Super Infrastructure of Web3 Gaming Infinitar World’s ambition extends beyond a single game or platform. It aims to construct an ecosystem that covers the entire industry chain through a six-dimensional driven architecture: Game Blockchain (IGT Chain): Based on a high-performance consensus mechanism and cross-chain interoperability, IGT will evolve from an ecosystem token into a foundational blockchain token. It will offer a low-barrier, highly scalable on-chain development environment for game developers, supporting NFT minting, asset trading, and cross-game compatibility.
Centralized and Decentralized Exchanges (CEX & DEX): By aggregating liquidity, users can seamlessly exchange IGT, game assets, and multi-chain tokens within Infinitar World, ensuring both transaction efficiency and asset security.
Multi-chain Wallet: Supporting unified management of mainstream public chains and game assets, with built-in privacy protection protocols to ensure users' absolute control over their data and private keys.
NFT Ecosystem: From in-game equipment to virtual land, all NFTs can be applied across different scenarios, with on-chain provenance ensuring scarcity and authenticity.
Aggregator Portal: Users can access over 200 partnered blockchain games through a single entry point, gaining real-time GameFi data, strategies, and market dynamics, thus lowering the entry barriers.
Developer Ecosystem: Offering SDK toolkits, testnet incentives, and incubation funds to attract global developers to co-build the gaming universe.
IGT: The Evolution from Ecosystem Token to Blockchain Core As the economic lifeblood of Infinitar World, the IGT token will undergo three stages of evolution: Game Economy Stage: Initially serving as an in-game circulating token to support P2E rewards, NFT transactions, and governance voting.
Multi-chain Expansion Stage: Expanding the application scenarios and liquidity through cross-chain bridges with major networks like ETH and BSC.
Blockchain Sovereignty Stage: After the mainnet launch, IGT will become the core token for Gas fees, node staking, and on-chain governance, transitioning from the "application layer" to the "infrastructure layer."
To ensure a smooth transition, the project plans to migrate the ecosystem gradually using sharding technology, while establishing developer reward pools and community governance funds to incentivize early contributors and promote decentralized decision-making.
Community Governance: The Ultimate Practice of User Sovereignty Infinitar World rejects the traditional "capital-driven" path and hands decision-making power over to the community. Through a DAO governance framework, IGT holders can vote on key proposals such as economic parameter adjustments and ecosystem fund allocations. In addition, player guilds, content creators, and game developers can earn governance weight based on their contributions, forming a collaborative network where "benefits are shared, and risks are shared." The community also acts as the ecosystem's "moat": using UGC tools, users can design game modules, NFT collectibles, and even sub-universes, which can be traded within Infinitar World’s marketplace—truly making "users the creators." Future Vision: Defining the Next Generation of Gaming Paradigms According to Statista, the global GameFi market is expected to exceed $50 billion by 2025, with Web3 gaming users making up 30% of the total player base. Against this backdrop, Infinitar World, with its technology as its backbone, economy as its vein, and community as its soul, seeks to address not only the issue of free circulation of game assets but also how virtual labor, creativity, and social relationships can be recognized for their real-world value. As the IGT blockchain takes shape and the ecosystem's aggregation effects become evident, Infinitar World is poised to become a supernode connecting billions of players, developers, and capital, driving the game industry from "entertainment consumption" to a "value co-creation" paradigm shift.
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