'Wildcard Alliance' is a division of 'Playful Studios,' which is developing 'Wildcard,' an online multiplayer combat arena, real-time strategy game, and collectible card game hybrid in which players compete in front of real-time, interactive fans and spectators.
The game is a first-of-its-kind hybrid of the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA), real-time strategy, and collectible card game where players compete surrounded by live, interactive fans and spectators. The Wildcard Alliance team has successfully raised $46 million in a funding round for the upcoming Web3 title.
Wildcard will be powered by Polygon, one of the leading chains for gaming and a platform for Ethereum scaling and infrastructure development. Polygon’s focus on improving crypto’s carbon footprint has been a key factor in the Wildcard Alliance’s decision to leverage the Polygon suite of technologies.
The Wildcard Alliance team has successfully raised $46 million in a funding round for the upcoming Web3 title. The Wildcard Alliance is one of the few dark horses in the bear market3. Capital mainly flowed to the Web3 and NFTs categories. Cryptoys, a digital, collectible NFT toy project, closed a $23 million round led by a16z.
Web3 Multiplayer Arena Games
Wildcard Alliance is Developing Wildcard as a Landmark in Web3 Gaming
Trend Themes
1. Web3 Multiplayer Arena Games - The development of 'Wildcard' by 'Wildcard Alliance' shows the potential for innovative Web3 gaming experiences that combine different genres and incorporate real-time interactions with spectators.
2. Hybrid Gaming Genres - The combination of MOBA, real-time strategy, and collectible card game elements in 'Wildcard' highlights an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry by mixing different genres.
3. Polygon-powered Games - The use of Polygon's suite of technologies in 'Wildcard' and other gaming platforms demonstrates a trend towards more sustainable and scalable Web3 gaming infrastructures.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The development of 'Wildcard' and the success of its funding round indicates a growing demand and potential for immersive and interactive Web3 gaming experiences.
2. Blockchain and Cryptocurrency - 'Wildcard' and other Web3 games that leverage cryptocurrency technologies and NFTs are poised to disrupt the gaming industry by offering new methods of ownership, trade, and engagement.
3. Infrastructure and Scaling Solutions - Companies like Polygon that focus on enhancing the efficiency, speed, and sustainability of blockchain infrastructures for gaming and beyond pose opportunities for disruption in traditional infrastructure and scalability industries.