Discover how Shardbound, the popular tactical card game, is making a fresh start in the blockchain gaming industry and will be among the first games on the newly-announced Immutable zkEVM network built on Polygon’s open-source zkEVM tech.
Shardbound is making a surprising comeback in the blockchain gaming industry. The game, which was only released in an incomplete “Early Access” version in 2017 on Steam, is now being developed by Immutable Games and Bazooka Tango.
The game is set in an immersive ancient world where players build their armies and create noble houses with friends to secure quests and prizes. Having a strong focus on strategy, Shardbound may be signs of reigniting past canceled NFT game projects.
How the game works
Shardbound is a free-to-play strategy card game where players use virtual cards to battle each other in a 3D arena. The game was originally funded through a crowdfunding project but its development was halted due to a lack of funding, resulting in the game fading away during its Early Access phase.
The gameplay is similar to Blizzard’s Hearthstone with elements of Riot Games’ Teamfight Tactics. NFT games that are currently similar to this are Aurory and Splinterlands, with both games incorporating elements from TCG(trading card games) and strategic turn-based gameplay.
Bazooka Tango founder and CEO Bo Daly recently stated in an interview with Decrypt that Shardbound is a deeply strategic game that is perfect for competition and built with streaming and community in mind. He also added that Shardbound is a world with a thousand stories, making it an immersive experience for players.
The game will be among the first games to exist on the newly-announced Immutable zkEVM network built on Polygon’s open-source zkEVM tech. Shardbound’s NFT transactions will commence on an Ethereum-compatible network where purchases can be easily accessible, allowing faster processing and lower fees.
Immutable, the company behind the development of Shardbound, has been a leading driver of growth in the NFT gaming industry. The company has previously supported other NFT games such as Gods Unchained, which has gained a significant following in the blockchain gaming community.
Immutable released a game passport this year that greatly enhances the onboarding experience for web3 gamers, allowing traditional gamers a frictionless experience coming into blockchain gaming.
Final Thoughts
The revival of Shardbound coincides with the massive growth of NFT games that the industry is currently experiencing. The game’s developers are excited to bring the fun back to life and offer players a new and improved experience. With the game’s unique gameplay and immersive world, Shardbound will surely be a hit among gamers and blockchain enthusiasts.