'Gala Games,' the Tokyo-based game developer focused on web3 ventures, announced the Grit game, a blockchain-based western title. Grit will be coming to the Epic Games Store, one of the largest gaming platforms on PC computers.
Grit will be a battle royale-style game built on Epic Games' Unreal Engine. The game will have different mechanics such as shootouts, train races, the 'Golden Horse' mode, and more. According to Gala Games, Grit will feature more than 400 old-school gun variations that are true to the wild west.
The game features a play-to-earn model where users can accrue web3-tied rewards such as unique cryptocurrencies and NFTs that are tied to in-game items. The game will be technically free to play for all users, though the experience is enhanced greatly by purchasing NFTs.
Gala Games selected Epic Games to publish its blockchain-based game because it believes that Epic Games is an innovative, forward-facing company. On top of this, 'Valve,' the owner of the largest PC gaming platform 'Steam,' have banned all NFT and cryptocurrency-based games on its platform.
Blockchain-Based Western Games
Gala Games Announced 'Grit' for the Epic Games Store
Trend Themes
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