Accessible as a web2 recreation on Steam since 2019, Oasys-based gaming L2 Rebellion has unveiled a web3 model of naval battle royale title Maelstrom.
From now, the sport shall be obtainable on each Steam and web3 recreation launchers. Nonetheless, the blockchain-based model affords gamers new facets of gameplay, together with incomes, buying and selling and upgrading digital belongings in ways in which haven’t been potential earlier than.
Positioning itself as the primary multichain, native-yield gaming blockchain, Rebellion is constructed on Oasys Layer-1, and makes use of Avail’s new DA layer to supply fuel charges. This multichain, native-yield mechanism permits customers to earn a better APY whereas sustaining liquidity.
Customers can stake OAS tokens with L1 validators from firms like Sega and Ubisoft, incomes a 9% APY.
By way of the sport, Maelstrom is a tactical naval warfare meets fantasy. Together with multiplayer battles of as much as 16 gamers – each team-based and chaotic free-for-all – the sport additionally affords single-player mode permitting gamers to improve their skills and ships. It’s at present obtainable free of charge by way of Steam.
“What’s attention-grabbing right here is {that a} blockchain-based studio and a Layer 2 blockchain will collaborate with a web2 gaming studio for the primary time to proceed to construct an current title with new in-game options, maps, up to date graphics, multiplayer modes, and extra full web3 help over the approaching months main as much as our mainnet launch,” mentioned CEO Eric Vander Wal.
“We’re thrilled to accomplice with Rebellion Labs to carry a brand new dimension to Maelstrom. This collaboration opens up thrilling prospects for the sport’s future, permitting us to succeed in and have interaction with a broader viewers. Our focus stays on delivering an incredible expertise for all gamers. Whether or not you’re a long-time fan or simply discovering Maelstrom, there’s rather a lot to stay up for as we discover new horizons collectively,” mentioned Forthright Leisure’s Ryan Waller.
You possibly can try Maelstrom’s Steam web page right here.