Immutable games, one of the most outstanding of Web3 pioneering game developers and publishers, announced that their groundbreaking Gods Unchained trading card game (TCG) is now available on the Epic Games Store (EGS). This move marks a pivotal point in the game’s trajectory, positioning it alongside more traditional established digital TCGs such as the wildly popular Magic: The Gathering And Yu-Gi-Oh.
A step into the mainstream
Gods Unchained, Ethereum’s highest earning TCG, is now poised to captivate Epic’s formidable player base of over 230 million PC users worldwide. Gods Unchained executive producer Daniel Paez hailed this launch as an important step in expanding the game’s reach beyond the crypto gaming space.
“It’s hard to overstate the importance of Gods Unchained launching on the Epic Games Store,” Paez said in a press release. “We are thrilled to present our game to a completely new and truly massive audience of traditional PC gamers and TCG enthusiasts. It is a natural continuation of our journey and delivers on our commitment to our community to continue to bring Gods Unchained to a new and diverse player base.”
Attracting a diverse community of gamers is part of Immutable’s long-term strategy for Gods Unchained. The game’s roadmap for 2023 signals a wave of new features and improvements, preparing for an immersive gaming experience across platforms.
A promising highlight on this roadmap is the innovative “Sealed” game mode. This new feature, typically associated with mainstream TCGs, gives Gods Unchained the distinction of being the first Web3 card game to offer such an experience. Sealed mode deviates from conventional deckbuilding standards, allowing players to forge decks from a random selection of cards and gods, adding an exciting twist to the game.
Branching out to mobile, strengthening community
Notably, Gods Unchained is also preparing for a mobile debut on Android and iOS platforms after a successful pre-alpha run with over 60,000 sessions. The game’s expansion to mobile platforms, soft-launching later this year, ties in well with its expansion to Epic, not only placing it alongside major titles like Fortnite, but also making Gods more accessible to a wider demographic of players. .
The team also plans to revamp the game mechanics, starting with the package opening mechanic. Switching from a video hosting package that opens to a WebGL experience allows for smoother gameplay on all devices, especially mobile.
In addition to game features, Gods Unchained will strengthen its community involvement. In an effort to promote user-generated content, the team is launching a content creation program that encourages players to share their favorite gaming moments in exchange for token rewards.
To maintain transparency and keep the community informed, the Gods Unchained team has committed to releasing quarterly roadmap updates. Dev Diaries for game updates are released regularly, and players can look forward to weekly chats with team members, including Paez, on Discord for insider looks into the game’s ecosystem.
With this remarkable move to EGS, Gods Unchained not only transitions from a primarily Web3 native title to a mainstream TCG, but also breaks new ground in the gaming world, combining the best of blockchain technology with traditional gaming elements to appeal to a wider audience.
Editor’s Note: This article was written by an nft now contributor in collaboration with OpenAI’s GPT-4.