In Brief
- Early Access Imminent: XOCIETY, a third-person shooter RPG, is gearing up for an Early Access launch scheduled for this month on the Epic Games Store.
- New Funding Secured: The game secures $1.6 million in fresh funding from backers including Neoclassic Capital and Winguard, boosting development on the Sui network.
- Innovative Features: XOCIETY integrates robust blockchain technology to offer real-time rewards and transparent gameplay outcomes, enhancing player engagement without the typical blockchain interface hassles.
XOCIETY prepares for its Early Access release on the Epic Games Store later in November. This strategic move follows a series of previews and engagement from the development team, establishing a solid foundation for its debut.
Fresh Funding and Strategic Backers
Despite a generally challenging environment for web3 projects, XOCIETY has successfully raised $1.6 million. Leading this recent funding round are Neoclassic Capital, which has reaffirmed its support, and new strategic partner Winguard. These funds are earmarked for infrastructure enhancements on the Sui network and to further establish XOCIETY as a pivotal element of this ecosystem. Previous backers such as Hashed, The Spartan Group, and YGG have also played significant roles in reaching this stage, enabling XOCIETY to set its sights not just on Sui, but across a broader web3 gaming landscape.
A Look at XOCIETY’s Features
Developed by NDUS Interactive, which boasts a team of 36 seasoned developers from high-profile companies like NCSOFT and Nexon, XOCIETY is not just another shooter game. It merges rich RPG elements within a sci-fi setting where players’ decisions ripple across the game environment, influencing outcomes for all players involved. The game operates on the Sui blockchain, optimizing its token system and reward economy, thus enhancing the overall user experience with real-time blockchain rewards through $XO tokens.
Simplified Blockchain Interaction
XOCIETY is designed to seamlessly integrate blockchain technology while making sure players focus on gameplay rather than the underlying tech. Users can log in using their email addresses through Slush, and an upcoming ‘ghost wallet’ feature will link each player’s Epic Games account to an automatically generated wallet. These features aim to ensure that blockchain elements support the gameplay discreetly, maintaining a traditional gaming experience.
Pre-Season Playtest and $XO Rewards
The game’s integration of blockchain technology was previously stress-tested during a global Pre-Season Playtest in September and during Phase Zero testing in August. These tests not only offered substantial $XO rewards directly tied to gameplay achievements but also demonstrated the robust scalability of live onchain rewards. This approach has potentially set a new standard in blending web3 functionalities with engaging gaming experiences.
Ecosystem Plans and Game Expansion
With Early Access on the horizon, plans for expanding XOCIETY into a broader game hub on the Sui network are underway. This includes the development of tools for other game creators, future SDKs, and support structures for new IPs. With preliminary downloads exceeding 12,000 from its initial demo and a position among the top three most wishlisted web3 games on the Epic Games Store, XOCIETY is close to becoming a central figure in next-generation gaming.
As November progresses, the gaming community eagerly anticipates the release of XOCIETY’s Early Access, which promises to offer a new dimension to interactive gaming with significant backing and innovation.
