The new blockchain game Heroes Unchained is about to launch NFT minting and a preview version.

A certain data platform's statistics show that in 2022, there were a total of 334 public financing events in the blockchain gaming sector, with a total scale reaching 4.4 billion USD. Among them, there are several projects involving well-known institutions. Recently, the blockchain game developer N3twork Studios, which ranks high in financing scale, is about to launch its first game, Legendary: Heroes Unchained (abbreviated as LHU).

N3twork Studios was established in January 2022 by the game team N3TWORK, which was acquired by a certain blockchain gaming platform. The company completed a $46 million Series A funding round in May 2022, led by Griffin Gaming Partners, with participation from Kleiner Perkins, Galaxy Interactive, and others. The funding is mainly used for the development of two blockchain games, LHU and Triumph.

N3twork Studios plans to enter the market from two directions: crypto-native games and free games mixed with Web3. The upcoming LHU, which belongs to crypto-native games, is a "play-to-earn" role-playing game based on the once-popular mobile game Legendary: Game of Heroes IP.

The team has a strong background and strength

N3twork Studios has over 60 team members, who come from well-known gaming companies such as EA, Kabam, and Zynga. Executive Chairman Neil Young founded the mobile game company N3TWORK in 2013. President Matt Ricchetti has worked at companies like Electronic Arts and Zynga. Chief Operating Officer Josh Sell previously served as the Chief Product Officer at Tinder.

The game is about to launch NFT minting and testing

LHU opened pre-registration in September 2021, attracting over 100,000 players within three months. The official plan is to introduce NFTs through the Drops event, focusing on the Seasons system to organize NFT collections and create featured events.

In the first quarter of 2023, two rounds of Founder NFT minting opportunities will be opened, along with the launch of the early access version. Users can obtain minting whitelist qualifications by participating in Discord community activities and other means. During the early access period, players can earn other NFTs within the ecosystem.

In the second quarter, the third round of the Founder NFT minting list will be opened, and the second round of early access will be launched. In the third quarter, the NFT marketplace and tokens will be introduced, allowing players to earn tokens through the game and trade NFTs. The second NFT series will be released in the fourth quarter.

Hero Card-Based Collectible Game Mechanics

LHU is a hero-based card collection game where players can assemble a team of up to 5 heroes for PvP battles or PvE challenges. The game adopts a "play-and-own" model, focusing on providing an enjoyable gaming experience.

Each hero has 9 immutable characteristics that determine their utility in the game. Players need to allocate attribute points reasonably based on the hero's characteristics and the game scenario. Heroes can improve their abilities through leveling up and evolving, and these attributes will be permanently retained.

In-game battles are divided into multiple rounds, and players can use energy multipliers to accelerate the combat process. The official reserves the right to adjust parameters in real-time to maintain the balance and fun of the game.

Dual Token Economic Model

LHU adopts a dual-token model, including a fixed supply utility token LHU and an unlimited functional token HP. LHU is mainly used for hero evolution and marketplace transactions, while HP is used to restore hero health.

The official statement indicated that multiple mechanisms will be used to regulate the balance of token supply and demand, avoiding inflation. The transaction fees in the NFT market and some consumed tokens will flow into the project's treasury to maintain ecological operations and develop new features.

In addition, the game features three off-chain currencies: "energy, evolution, and health," used for daily game activities such as exploring dungeons and upgrading heroes.

Overall, N3twork Studios, with its rich experience in game development and ample financial support, is expected to bring new vitality to blockchain gaming. However, whether it can maintain ecological and economic balance while attracting users still needs to be tested over time and practice. We will continue to monitor the development trends of this game.