Summary of latest NFT game progress (May 2024)

A roundup of the latest NFT game updates, including STEPN's Apple Pay integration and profit report, STEP APP's 1st anniversary update, Yuliverse's $ART token airdrop, Illuvium's beta release, and SYMBIOGENESIS, MetalCore funding, new Star Atlas features, Big Time's 2024 roadmap, and more not to be missed.

STEPN

STEPN has made some important developments recently: integration with Apple Pay makes it easier to purchase NFT sneakers (CoinDesk). Furthermore, Q2 profits reached $122.5 million and are on track financially (CoinDesk). We also ran an airdrop campaign for FSL points worth $30 million and distributed the points to users (Cryptonews) (The Daily Hodl). In addition, the price of the GST token jumped by 411.91 TP3T on Solana (Binance)​。

STEP APP

STEP APP celebrates its first anniversary and announces many new features and improvements (StepEarn). The new "Step 2.0" will add many features that will improve the user experience, including AI workouts and a new wallet feature. In addition, the price of FITFI tokens is expected to rise by 228.881 TP3T in the coming months (Market Realist) (CoinCodex)​。

Yuliverse

Yuliverse is an alternate reality metaverse and game-based social application that allows players to participate in thousands of exciting story lines. Recently, it has been running an airdrop event for $ART tokens, where players can earn tokens by completing tasks (Binance) (Play To Earn Games)​。

Illuvium

Illuvium is a game featuring open-world exploration and NFT creature collecting and will be released in public beta in Q2 2024. Players will collect over 150 alien-like fictional creatures, called Illuvials, for battle and exploration (Decrypt) (Dapp Expert)​。

In the latest update, Private Beta 4 will run from April 30 to May 28, 2024, followed by an open beta. Players will earn air drop points and receive ILV tokens that can be used in-game (Illuvium)​。

SYMBIOGENESIS

SYMBIOGENESIS is the first NFT game by Square Enix and will be available on the HyperPlay platform in May 2024. The game will offer an entertainment experience set on a floating continent with 10,000 unique characters to collect and trade. Players will utilize NFT to advance the storyline and participate in various quests and challenges (Decrypt)​。

METALCORE

MetalCore is an open-world multiplayer PvP shooter utilizing blockchain technology and is currently in closed beta. Recently, Studio 369 successfully raised $5 million in funding, which will be used to implement an AI-driven mission system and expand the ecosystem (HIPTHER Alerts) (Forkast). In this game, players will operate combat vehicles and giant mechs to complete PvP and PvE missions. The open beta is scheduled for spring 2024 (TMCNet)​。

STAR ATLAS

Star Atlas recently announced new features and updates. This includes the release of a new XXS racing ship and three limited edition skins (Aephia Industries). The team shared the progress of ONI CSS and announced the migration of SAGE 3D to Unreal Engine 5. Additionally, a demo of the metaverse environment is now available on the Epic Games Store, allowing users to explore the 3D environment and see their NFT ships and vehicles (BSC News)​。

Big Time

Big Time has announced an ambitious roadmap for 2024 that includes a new social hub called Epoch City. This hub will be a place for players to interact and form alliances as well as trade and buy items. Many updates are also planned to enhance the player experience, including the addition of a new PvP mode, an improved skill tree, the introduction of female characters, a friend list and DM function, an improved chat system (chainplay) (iGaming.org)​。

Hibiki Run

Hibiki Run recently announced a strategic partnership with Sound Desert, a platform backed by Japan's largest telecommunications company. The collaboration aims to leverage NFT to bring innovation to the music industry and includes music production, NFT music creation, and artist collaboration. The partnership aims to transform music consumption in the digital age and provide new avenues for both artists and music lovers (CoinTrust).

Additionally, there has been significant activity in the Hibiki Run token market: the HUT tokens, part of the Polygon ecosystem, have fluctuating prices and are valued at BTC0.007666 after full dilution. However, recent trading volumes have been low, indicating reduced market activity.

Summarize

The world of NFT gaming continues to evolve rapidly; STEPN is gaining attention for its Apple Pay integration, profit reporting, and airdrop campaigns; STEP APP celebrates its one-year anniversary and announces a major update that includes AI workouts and new wallet features; and STEPN is offering a new NFT gaming experience through a new NFT token airdrop event. Yuliverse engages players through a $ART token airdrop event; Illuvium offers a new gaming experience with open world exploration and NFT creature collecting; SYMBIOGENESIS is Square Enix's first NFT game and is expected to be the first NFT game to be released by Square Enix. MetalCore has been successfully funded and is looking to evolve further; Star Atlas has enthralled users with new features and a demo of its metaverse environment; and Big Time has announced an ambitious roadmap for 2024. Stay tuned for the latest news.