Realms of Alurya and Wonder Wars, two games on Ethereum’s Ronin network, are shutting down after failing to secure development funding. Wonder Wars’ developer, Hello Monster, cited unsustainable metrics, while Realms of Alurya lost support when Treasure terminated its publishing deal amid a pivot to AI. These closures reflect a growing trend of crypto game shutdowns in 2024, with financial constraints and low player engagement contributing to the decline. Other games like Nyan Heroes and Ember Sword have also shut down recently, while gaming tokens struggle in the market. The failures underscore the volatility and funding challenges in blockchain-based gaming.
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Ember Sword, an Ethereum-based MMORPG that raised $203 million through NFT land sales during the 2021 metaverse boom, has officially shut down. Bright Star Studios, the developer, announced the closure, attributing it to a lack of funding needed to sustain operations. The game, which had high-profile backers like Dr. Disrespect and Blizzard veterans, entered beta in 2024 but faced criticism over gameplay quality. Its native token, EMBER, has plummeted over 99% in value. The shutdown reflects a broader trend, with other crypto games like Nyan Heroes and Deadrop also closing recently due to financial struggles. The studio expressed gratitude to its community but acknowledged the unavoidable end of the project.
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