This Week In Gaming | Somnia Mainnet and SOMI Token Go Live, Black Mirror Preps $MIRROR Launch on Base, Shatterpoint Season 1 Debuts With Rewards, and The Beacon Opens on Epic Games
Web3 Game Development
Somnia Launches Mainnet and Native SOMI Token Read More
Somnia, an EVM-compatible layer-1 blockchain developed by Improbable and the Somnia Foundation, has officially launched its mainnet and native SOMI token after a six-month testnet phase. During testing, the network processed over 10 billion transactions, peaking at 1.9 billion in a single day, with on-chain game Chunked alone generating 250 million transactions in five days. Designed for scalability, Somnia’s architecture targets up to one million transactions per second with sub-second finality. At launch, more than 70 partners, including titles like Maelstrom and Sparkball, were confirmed. To foster growth, the Somnia Foundation introduced the $10 million Dream Catalyst accelerator and plans 24 online hackathons over the next year. Positioned for gaming and large-scale interactive experiences, Somnia projects future capacity of 60 billion monthly transactions, aiming to provide infrastructure for high-volume digital interactions across the web3 ecosystem.
B3 Expands to XRP Ledger With XRPL Gamechain Read More
B3 has launched the XRPL Gamechain, bringing web3 gaming to the XRP Ledger through its on-chain arcade, Xcade. The initiative debuts with five hyper-casual titles, including Phnix Runner, Ripple Collector, and Ripple Racer, now live on testnet ahead of a full release later this fall. Designed to be mobile-friendly and accessible, the games integrate on-chain scoring, linking gameplay directly to the ledger. B3, founded by NPC Labs, previously built an ecosystem on Coinbase’s Base network with over 100 games and 8.5 million wallets. By expanding to XRP, the company aims to give the widely held token new use cases while boosting community engagement. Supported by an EVM-compatible sidechain, the project plans weekly game releases, tournaments, and events to sustain activity. The move marks a strategic effort to position gaming as a central feature of the XRP Ledger’s ecosystem.
Shatterpoint Season 1 Launches With Web3 Rewards Read More
Shatterpoint, a mobile game blending RPG and MOBA elements, will launch its first season on September 9, 2025. The season introduces a play-to-airdrop model that allows players to earn Sparks, which will later convert into the upcoming $POINT token. Rewards can be obtained through leaderboard performance, PvP victories, and the use of NFT-based items such as Charged Crystals and cosmetic equipment. Free-to-play players can compete for leaderboard rankings, while those using NFTs can expand their earning potential. Cosmetic NFTs also provide Spark bonuses and may unlock future in-game events. Season 1 includes gameplay balancing updates, though details remain limited. Shatterpoint will be available as a free download on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, marking its transition from early campaigns to a fully competitive web3-enabled experience.
WorldShards Launches $SHARDS Token in Fair-Play TGE Read More
WorldShards, a web3 MMORPG set in the floating-world of Murrlandia, launched its $SHARDS token on September 5, 2025, through Binance Alpha, Bybit, MEXC, and Gate. The Token Generation Event (TGE) adopts a 100% fair-launch model, with no allocations to the team or private investors, ensuring tokens are earned solely through gameplay. Players convert in-game Proxy Tokens into $SHARDS via an NPC, with a daily cap designed to stabilize the economy. The token’s maximum supply is 5 billion, with 60% allocated to rewards, 25% to ecosystem growth, and 15% to community marketing. $SHARDS can be used to upgrade items, craft resources, or trade externally. Ahead of the launch, a 30-day free trial drew over 3.1 million hours of gameplay, $8.9 million in NFT sales, and strong social engagement. The release marks a shift toward player-driven ownership and sustainable tokenized gaming.
The Beacon Opens Public Playtest on Epic Games Read More
The Beacon, a free-to-play roguelite RPG, has launched its public playtest on the Epic Games Store. Players can enter dungeons, battle enemies, and expand the Beacon’s light while providing feedback during development. The playtest offers early access to core gameplay and invites the community to join through the official Discord for updates and collaboration.
Eternals Pew Pew Adds Nightmare Mode With Week 3 Event Read More
Eternals has launched the Week 3 Leaderboard for its 2D browser shooter, Eternals Pew Pew, running from September 5–11 alongside Patch 1.1. The update introduces Nightmare Mode, which increases difficulty and rewards, along with new perks for Guardian NFT holders, including the exclusive Mythical Proto Dragon Roar aircraft. Players compete as the Holy Cat, piloting aircraft against waves of enemies while earning Shooting EXP to climb the rankings. The patch also expands the Battle Pass with 20 new levels and promises a limited-time event following the success of earlier boss raids. Rewards include Ranking Points, loot boxes, and NFT Chests containing materials for the upcoming open beta. Players can log in via traditional accounts or web3 wallets on the Viction blockchain, which supports gas-free transactions. With these updates, the Alpha Playtest reaches its midpoint, offering fresh challenges ahead of a wider release later in September.
Moonfrost Activates Web3 Features in Early Access Read More
Moonfrost, a farming RPG in Early Access, has introduced its first web3 features, enabling players to craft Frost Tools, earn CRYO, and prepare for the upcoming $FROST token launch. The September 3 update allows Mystery Box items to be used in-game, unlocking NFT-based assets such as FROSTprints, Workbenches, and Luck Charms. Players can craft tools like pickaxes and fishing rods, each with a Luck attribute that boosts reward potential, while CRYO serves as a soft currency that will later transition into $FROST following a planned token generation event in late 2025. Early Access remains gated by Gnome Keys through the Open Loot platform, with participation optional for blockchain features. Players may accumulate CRYO for future conversion or reinvest it into in-game upgrades. The update establishes the foundation for Moonfrost’s blockchain economy, while maintaining its core farming and exploration experience for traditional players.
Black Mirror to Launch $MIRROR Token on Base Network Read More
The $MIRROR token, tied to Netflix’s dystopian series Black Mirror, will officially launch on September 8, 2025, via Coinbase’s Base network. The Token Generation Event allocates 58% of the total supply to the community, supported by multiple airdrops and partnerships with blockchain organizations such as Solana, Animoca Brands, Avalanche, and KOR Protocol. Designed around community engagement, the token integrates an AI-driven reputation system powered by Iris, a virtual assistant on KOR Protocol. Users’ actions—such as holding tokens or contributing positively online—affect reputation scores stored on Social ID Card NFTs, which determine access to rewards and governance. Negative behaviors lower scores and add “stains,” echoing themes from Black Mirror episodes like Nosedive. This system expands earlier blockchain experiments, including Smile Club and Sandbox collaborations, into a fully tokenized ecosystem. The launch signals the franchise’s shift toward interactive web3 experiences where fans play an active role in shaping its digital future.
Craft World Launches Ronke Event on Ronin Network Read More
Craft World has introduced a limited-time event, Craft World Meets Ronke, live from September 3 on the Ronin Network. The collaboration brings together Ronke, Moku, and Kanstar IPs, integrating community-driven projects into the multiplayer builder game. Players reaching Level 10 can access the event, which unfolds across three phases of collaborative construction called Event Masterpieces. Rewards include NFTs, exclusive avatars, and tokens such as $RONKE, $KANSTAR, $RICE, Dyno Coin, and $RON. A key mechanic requires converting $RICE into Fertilizer to progress, with 69% of used tokens redistributed to top players, 20% sent to the treasury, and 11% burned. Linking Ronin wallets with NFT collections unlocks extra Dyno workers, boosting production capacity. The event, lasting 10–14 days, combines resource management, crafting, and blockchain incentives, while showcasing Ronin’s role as a gaming-focused network. It highlights how shared IPs and token economies expand Craft World’s ecosystem through community collaboration.
Airdrop & Free Mints & Launchpad
Parallel TCG Prime League Minor V Runs Sept 6–7 with $10K Prize Pool Read More
Parallel TCG, the sci-fi trading card game on Ethereum, will host Prime League Minor V from September 6 to 7, 2025, featuring a $10,000 prize pool. Players will battle through Swiss rounds, with top performers advancing to elimination brackets for cash prizes and league points.
RavenQuest Guild Expedition Leaderboard Launches Sept 6 with 700K $QUEST Read More
RavenQuest, the blockchain MMORPG set in a fantasy world of guilds and kingdoms, will roll out its Guild Expedition Leaderboard event on September 6, 2025, featuring a 700,000 $QUEST prize pool. Guilds will compete by completing expedition challenges, earning points to climb the rankings and secure token rewards.
Black Mirror $MIRROR TGE & Listing Scheduled for Sept 8 Read More
Black Mirror, a Web3 gaming and AI-powered social platform, will launch its native token $MIRROR on September 8, 2025, with a Token Generation Event (TGE) and exchange listing. The $MIRROR token will fuel platform utilities including staking, governance, and in-game transactions.
