Obtainable as a web2 recreation on Steam since 2019, Oasys-based gaming L2 Rebellion has unveiled a web3 model of naval battle royale title Maelstrom.
From now, the sport will probably be accessible on each Steam and web3 recreation launchers. Nonetheless, the blockchain-based model affords gamers new points of gameplay, together with incomes, buying and selling and upgrading digital property in ways in which haven’t been potential earlier than.
Positioning itself as the primary multichain, native-yield gaming blockchain, Rebellion is constructed on Oasys Layer-1, and makes use of Avail’s new DA layer to offer gasoline charges. This multichain, native-yield mechanism permits customers to earn a better APY whereas sustaining liquidity.
Customers can stake OAS tokens with L1 validators from firms like Sega and Ubisoft, incomes a 9% APY.
When it comes to the sport, Maelstrom is a tactical naval warfare meets fantasy. Together with multiplayer battles of as much as 16 gamers – each team-based and chaotic free-for-all – the sport additionally affords single-player mode permitting gamers to improve their skills and ships. It’s presently accessible at no cost through Steam.
“What’s attention-grabbing right here is {that a} blockchain-based studio and a Layer 2 blockchain will collaborate with a web2 gaming studio for the primary time to proceed to construct an present title with new in-game options, maps, up to date graphics, multiplayer modes, and extra full web3 help over the approaching months main as much as our mainnet launch,” stated CEO Eric Vander Wal.
“We’re thrilled to accomplice with Rebellion Labs to deliver a brand new dimension to Maelstrom. This collaboration opens up thrilling potentialities for the sport’s future, permitting us to succeed in and have interaction with a broader viewers. Our focus stays on delivering an important expertise for all gamers. Whether or not you’re a long-time fan or simply discovering Maelstrom, there’s rather a lot to look ahead to as we discover new horizons collectively,” stated Forthright Leisure’s Ryan Waller.
You’ll be able to try Maelstrom’s Steam web page right here.