May 1, 2024

Developer Gala Games announces first NFT game on Epic Games Store

Developer Gala Games announces first NFT game on Epic Games Store

By the end of the year, users of the Epic Games Store online store will have access to the first NFT game on the platform, GRIT. About itsaid the developer company Gala Games.

The game was created in the «royal genrebattles» and offers users several battle modes. To win the Wild West-themed multiplayer shooter, players must assemble the best combination of weapons and equipment in the form of in-game items.

GRIT is powered by Epic Games' Unreal Engine. The developers did not disclose the release date, users can add the game to their wish list.

«The appearance of Gala Games on the Epic Game Storegives this new genre legitimacy. "Easy access to Web3 applications is a turning point for gamers who have not yet seen how digital properties can enrich the gaming experience," said company president John Oswald.

Gala Games will release 10,000 avatars for GRIT players, offering unique looks and customization elements. The firm will launch the NFT sale on June 6 during the Galaverse event in Malta.

In October 2021, Valve Corporation,the operator of the largest online video game store, Steam, has banned the placement of blockchain games on it. At the time, the Epic Games Store stated that they remained «open to games that support cryptocurrencies».

Recall that in December, Gala Games and venture capital firm C² Ventures announced the launch of a $100 million fund to invest in game developers and new projects based on the blockchain.