Here Are 10 Key Opportunities In Web3 Gaming You Won't Want To Miss

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Blockonaut
May 19, 2025

Welcome to This Week's Edition of The Alchemists Informer!

We’ve rounded up all the recent announcements in web3 gaming.

2 happening today, 10 upcoming/ongoing opportunities, and 12 announcements within the past week.

Let’s get you up to date.

What To Expect

  • Web3 Gaming Updates

  • Community Spotlight

  • Moonfrost

  • Job Opportunities

Weekly Web3 Gaming Updates

Today:

  • Ubisoft announced its turn-based RPG Champions Tactics Reforged will arrive on Steam May 19 as a web2 free-to-play title.

  • Boss Fighters will launch a new economy system May 19 with $BFTOKEN bonus rebalancing that improves farming for moderate players while maintaining fair token generation and preventing extreme imbalances across all player levels.

Upcoming:

  • Illuvium Beyond launches Wave 4 on May 20 adding 227 new collectible items-including exclusive Illuvitars, accessories, and limited-edition Alpha D1SKs-allowing players to earn in-game soulbound items and $ILV tokens through collection and leaderboard rewards.

  • The Moonfrost Early Access Bundle is scheduled for a May 22 sale of 500 bundles at $50 each, including a Gnome Key (phase one access), FROST Workbench, Luck Charm, FROSTprint, and a chance at Liquid Luck; FHL holders can whitelist through May 19 by connecting their Open Loot account and wallet, with a 10-minute whitelist sale followed by a 50-minute public phase if bundles remain.

  • Haunted Space has launched an exclusive UGC campaign offering over $100,000 in rewards to a select group of applicant content creators and long-term supporters ahead of their May 29 TGE, with participants chosen to promote the game on social media.

  • XBorg and My Pet Hooligan have announced a global "Summer Solos" tournament with a $15,000 prize pool, introducing a new division system for balanced competition and offering prizes through both tournament placements and raffles for players of all skill levels. Takes place June 7, 8, 14, and 15 depending on your region.

Ongoing:

  • Pirate Nation's Deadman's Heart event runs May 13-27, offering a $1M token prize pool where players collect Black Roses to battle the Banshee and earn Heart Pendants for leaderboard rankings. You'll need a Founder's Pirate NFT or VIP Pass to join the action, which also introduces the new Building Upgrade Plan for future crafting features.

  • L3E7 Closed Beta Test II runs from May 15 - May 22 offering players the chance to earn 50,000 $MNT tokens across three gameplay rankings-Damage, Guild Battle, and Landmark-and qualify for upcoming $L3E7 token airdrops by collecting Stardust, with free participation available on Windows, Mac, and Android.

  • Pixels launched a "Rizz-to-Earn" event called Dungeon & Love where players can earn $PIXEL by charming AI characters to a score of 80+ within 10 minutes. Running until May 22, the event requires a Ruby Key to participate, with the top 500 players earning rewards and potential $AIV airdrop eligibility.

  • XOCIETY launched its third-person extraction shooter playtest, scheduled to run until May 23.

  • Calamity’s limited-time Chill Playtest runs until May 23 allowing players to earn the exclusive Jin’s Katana NFT for free by collecting 15,000 Valor Points through in-game quests and dungeon exploration; the NFT will be minted shortly after the event concludes.

  • Delabs Games has launched a two-month "Press Play on the Future" airdrop campaign, running until July 8 where players can earn rewards and upcoming $DELABS tokens by completing missions in games like Boxing Star X and GigaChadBat, aiming to engage both new and existing players through gamified seasonal rewards.

This past week:

  • Agent launched Player Map, a web3 tool using Intuition technology that enables gaming studios to transparently visualize community data and collect player feedback through an Intuition Graph, fostering collaborative game development between studios and their communities.

  • XOCIETY collaborated with Adidas to release 2,600 exclusive NFTs ahead of its playtest, with tiers offering various in-game perks ranging from XO tokens and cosmetics to profit-sharing rewards in XCS tokens.

  • Immutable showcased its blockchain gaming technology to institutional investors at Goldman Sachs' Asia Financial Technology Conference on May 14, 2025, aiming to bridge gaming and institutional capital through its innovative web3 solutions.

  • Big Time has introduced guilds with custom ranks, chat, and banners, and plans to expand guild features in future updates.

  • GUNZ, the blockchain ecosystem by Gunzilla Games, began mainnet migration for 20,000 Off The Grid users.

  • Sony's blockchain Soneium announced a joint campaign with Square Enix's on-chain game SYMBIOGENESIS to provide NFT rewards on two major Soneium games.

  • Arbitrum has invested $10 million in Web3 gaming startups including Wildcard, Xai, and Pirate Nation, aiming to support the growth and development of these projects within the blockchain gaming industry.

  • MapleStory N officially launched, marking a major Web3 debut for the iconic MMORPG franchise on the Avalanche blockchain.

  • Axie Infinity: Origins kicked off Season 13, featuring a new competitive phase called the "Rare Era" and a 90,000 AXS prize pool worth over $300,000.

  • Gods Unchained rolled out Season 3 of its Battle Pass, introducing 60 progression levels split between two reward tracks-Collector's Track and Whale Track.

  • MapleStory Universe reached 1,711,132 NFT mints ahead of its game launch.

  • Nyan Heroes, the cat-piloted mech shooter, officially shut down on May 16, 2025, due to challenging industry conditions despite successful playtests and a presence on Epic Games; Blast Royale and Rumble Kongs have also ceased operations amid similar market challenges.

The Alchemists Community Spotlight

Moonfrost Early Access Bundle Sale: Everything You Need to Know

Exciting news for fans of cozy farming RPGs and web3 gaming! The highly anticipated Moonfrost Early Access Bundle sale is just around the corner, giving you a unique opportunity to dive into the world of Moonfrost before anyone else. Here’s a complete guide to the whitelist process, bundle contents, and the in-game utility of each item.

Key Sale Details

  • Sale Date: May 22, 2025

  • Bundles Available: 500

  • Price: $50 per bundle

  • Whitelist Window: FHL (Frost Hunter License) holders can whitelist by connecting their Open Loot account and wallet through May 19, 2025

  • Sale Phases:

    • Whitelist Phase: 10 minutes (whitelisted buyers only)

    • Public Phase: 50 minutes (if bundles remain after whitelist)

How to Get Whitelisted

If you’re an FHL (Frost Hunter License) holder, you can secure your spot on the whitelist by connecting your Open Loot account and wallet before May 19. This guarantees early access to the bundle sale, increasing your chances of snagging one of the limited 500 bundles.

What’s Inside the Early Access Bundle?

Each $50 bundle is packed with exclusive items designed to enhance your Moonfrost experience:

  • Gnome Key:
    Grants phase one early access to Moonfrost, letting you explore and play the game before the general public.

  • FROST Workbench:
    A unique in-game crafting station that provides advanced crafting options and exclusive recipes not available to standard players.

  • Luck Charm:
    Boosts your in-game luck, increasing the chances of rare drops, successful harvests, and special event rewards.

  • FROSTprint:
    An exclusive cosmetic item, allowing you to personalize your character or farm with a limited-edition design.

  • Chance at Liquid Luck:
    Each bundle gives you a shot at winning Liquid Luck, a rare consumable that temporarily amplifies your luck and productivity in the game.

Why Participate?

  • Early Access: Be among the first to explore Moonfrost, shape its community, and provide feedback that will help guide the game’s development.

  • Exclusive Rewards: The items included in the bundle offer both cosmetic flair and real utility, giving you a head start in crafting, farming, and collecting rare items.

  • Limited Supply: With only 500 bundles available, these rewards are truly exclusive and may never be offered again.

Final Thoughts

The Moonfrost Early Access Bundle is a golden ticket for enthusiasts eager to experience the game’s world ahead of its official launch. Whether you’re in it for the gameplay advantages, the exclusivity, or the thrill of early access, this sale is not to be missed.

Mark your calendar for May 22, 2025, and make sure to whitelist by May 19 if you’re an FHL holder!

💼 Web3 Gaming Job Opportunities

  • Seedify: Web3 Game Producer Apply

  • FrodoBots: Content Lead, Remote Apply

  • InfiniGods: Unity Developer Mobile Web3 Gaming Apply

  • Token Metrics: Crypto Newsletter Editor and Writer, Remote Apply

Websites to Continue Your Job Search

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