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Web3 game Wilder World has secured a listing on the Epic Games Store ahead of its upcoming launch.
Set in the virtual city of Wiami, the game presents players with a narrative where they “confront the authoritarian FORUM” and “mold their fate by defending the city.”
The game’s first experience, titled “Wheels Racing,” is currently in its alpha phase and is slated for public release later this year. In this game mode, players can engage in races throughout Wiami, with the opportunity to earn $WILD.
Powered by the Ethereum blockchain, $WILD is the token that stands as the backbone of Wilder World’s in-game economy, wielding governance authority through its DAO. Capped at 500 million units and valued at $0.96 per token, players can accumulate $WILD by completing in-game quests and challenges. Moreover, $WILD holders wield voting rights, empowering them to shape the trajectory of Wiami’s development and evolution.
Initially launched in 2021, Wilder World is a next-generation AAA game leveraging Ethereum blockchain technology, Unreal Engine, and ZERO Tech. It integrates emerging technologies, such as virtual reality, blockchain, and artificial intelligence.
Wilder World currently offers a diverse range of features, including over 9,999 avatars, more than 90 accessories, and upwards of 200 million customizable combinations. All these assets, including virtual lands, are tradeable as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Wilder World marketplace, allowing players to trade and potentially earn value from them.
Beyond its gaming features, Wilder World aims to provide a place for social interaction, skill development, and entertainment, offering opportunities to attend events and concerts within its virtual environment.
The listing on the Epic Games Store, boasting over 270 million total users with 75 million monthly active players, is expected to enhance the visibility of Wilder World. This move aligns with Epic Games’ revised stance on blockchain-based games since December 2023, when it lifted its ban on such titles and updated its content policy.
This shift in policy echoes similar adjustments made by other major players in the industry. In July 2023, Google revised its policies to allow developers to incorporate digital assets, including NFTs, into their apps on Google Play. Similarly, in 2022, Apple updated its App Store Review Guidelines to clarify rules regarding NFTs and cryptocurrencies, providing consumers with guidance on permissible and prohibited actions for apps.
