Eden Games, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, has introduced the beta version of Cosmic Royale, a Web3 party royale kart racing game. This marks a significant milestone for Eden Games, known for its successful racing titles such as Gear.Club and V-Rally. The launch of Cosmic Royale is part of Animoca’s Motorverse, a Web3 ecosystem dedicated to digital vehicle ownership and motorsport culture.
Transitioning to Web3 Gaming
Eden Games is leveraging its extensive experience in traditional gaming to venture into the Web3 space with Cosmic Royale. This is the studio’s first game developed entirely with blockchain integration. Throughout its history, Eden Games has achieved notable success, selling over 15 million game boxes, surpassing 75 million app downloads, and publishing 17 games. Among its notable achievements are Test Drive Unlimited 1 and 2, which have received numerous awards, Gear.Club, which sold over 2 million units, and F1 Mobile Racing, which garnered 53 million downloads on Google Play and the Apple Store.
Gameplay and Features
Cosmic Royale’s gameplay is characterized by 40-player matches that include multiple rounds of racing and obstacle navigation, culminating in a survival finale. The core element of the game is the Cosmic Tournament, a head-to-head multiplayer event that combines kart racing with a “party royale” objective, where the aim is to emerge as the sole winner among all contestants. Players must race through several rounds, qualifying for successive races until only one contestant remains.
For the beta phase of Cosmic Royale, Eden Games has collaborated with Animoca’s Mocaverse, providing access to all Moca ID holders—a community of about one million users. This partnership signifies a broad and impactful beta launch in the Web3 gaming arena.
Exclusive Beta Participation and Rewards
During the Cosmic Royale beta, all Moca ID holders can participate, regardless of whether they own a Mocaverse PFP (profile picture). However, Mocaverse PFP owners have the unique advantage of using their PFP as their in-game driver. High-scoring players in the beta will earn Realm Points (RP), which serve as loyalty points for Moca ID holders. Players can deposit their RP on the Mocaverse platform to multiply them. By depositing specific amounts of RP daily, players can compete on three leaderboards. Ranking on one of these leaderboards allows their RP rewards to be multiplied. These rewards will eventually be converted into MOCA Coin, an omni-chain token introduced by the MOCA Foundation.
David Nadal, creative director at Eden Games, expressed excitement about unveiling Cosmic Royale and inviting hundreds of thousands of players to participate in the Cosmic Tournament and earn exciting rewards. He emphasized that the collaboration with various PFP collections allows each player to personalize their experience by importing custom drivers and karts, making each racer’s story unique and memorable.
Future Prospects and Full Launch
The beta version of Cosmic Royale is currently accessible only to Moca ID holders via the Cosmic Royale website. However, the full launch version, expected in the second quarter of 2024, will be open to all players, regardless of whether they own specific NFTs or fungible tokens. This full version will be free to play on the Epic Games Store.
Kenneth Shek, project lead for Mocaverse, highlighted the collaborative spirit of Mocaverse, which aims to unite players worldwide by offering a unified, inclusive, and diverse gaming ecosystem. He noted that the partnership with Eden Games exemplifies the benefits of Web3-native interoperability and expressed excitement about inviting Moca ID holders to the dynamic world of Cosmic Royale.
Conclusion
The launch of Cosmic Royale marks a significant step for Eden Games as it transitions into the Web3 gaming space. By integrating blockchain technology and collaborating with Animoca’s Mocaverse, the game aims to provide an engaging and personalized experience for players. As the Web3 market continues to evolve, Cosmic Royale is poised to become a notable addition to the growing ecosystem of decentralized gaming. The upcoming full launch in 2024 promises to expand access to a broader audience, further solidifying Eden Games’ position in the innovative landscape of Web3 gaming.