Perion Labs and Shrapnel have announced a strategic partnership focused on enhancing Perion’s ongoing project, XP.GG, a groundbreaking gaming platform designed to reward players for their gaming prowess. XP.GG introduces a Universal Battle Pass applicable across all games on the platform, offering players the opportunity to earn tangible rewards by excelling in their favorite games.
Bridging Web3 and Web2 Gaming
According to Tony Valcarcel, the Head of Marketing at Shrapnel, XP.GG represents an innovative fusion of web3 and web2 gaming experiences. Valcarcel expressed enthusiasm about Shrapnel being the inaugural web3 game to be integrated into the XP.GG platform. He believes Shrapnel’s inclusion will significantly enhance XP.GG’s offerings, providing gamers with more opportunities to improve their skills and earn rewards.
Launch Details and Future Plans
XP.GG is scheduled to launch on August 1, 2024, featuring popular games such as Fortnite, Counter-Strike 2, and Overwatch, with additional games being incorporated on a monthly basis. Shrapnel will offer limited access to XP.GG gamers for playtesting until the end of 2024, with full access anticipated in early 2025.
Amos Whitewolf, co-founder of Perion and Chief Technology Officer of XP.GG, highlighted Shrapnel’s impressive qualities as a web3 game, making it an obvious choice for integration into XP.GG. Whitewolf emphasized that the partnership would allow gamers to enhance their Universal Battle Pass by playing Shrapnel, enabling them to earn real prizes as they master the game’s evolving challenges.
The Shrapnel Experience
Shrapnel, an intensely competitive AAA extraction shooter, is set to launch on PC in 2025. In this game, players take on the role of a MEF Operator in a near-future scenario where a mysterious substance has altered global power dynamics. The primary objective for players is to extract successfully or face dire consequences.
Rewards and Incentives
XP.GG offers gamers the chance to undertake challenges in their favorite games, aimed at honing their skills and leveling up their Universal Battle Pass. Prizes for Season 0 include a $6,000 gaming PC setup, a Fortnite-themed Secret Labs gaming chair, a PS5, a $1,000 CS2 knife, and more, collectively valued at over $10,000. The value of prizes will continue to increase each season as more gamers join the platform, improving their skills and earning rewards.
Amos Whitewolf elaborated that every victory on XP.GG delivers more than just a sense of achievement; it provides tangible rewards across all the games players engage in. The process of earning rewards becomes an additional layer of gameplay, complementing the challenge of improving in the games players love.