This Week In Gaming | The Sandbox Launches Onchain Curation Platform on Base, Warzone Warriors Emerges as Somnia Flagship Shooter, Football.Fun Unveils Record-Breaking Prize Pool, and ARK 2 Targets 20

Web3 Game Development

OVERTAKE Launches STAKEHOUSE Early Access Sign-up Event for Airdrop Recipients Read More

OVERTAKE has announced an Early Access Sign-up Event for eligible November Batch Airdrop recipients, allowing users to unlock enhanced benefits by staking their airdropped tokens in STAKEHOUSE (Staking V2). Participants can earn a 2× APR multiplier on 30-day term stakes, exclusively applied to new stakes made with the November airdrop, while previous stakes remain unaffected. The event also features a limited-time $40,000 raffle, where users staking between Nov 25 and Nov 27 will automatically enter to win one of 200 prizes worth 200 USDT each. Emergency withdrawals are disabled for participating stakes, and winners will be announced in a follow-up update.

Renaiss Protocol Launches Open Beta With Major Feature Rollout Read More

Renaiss Protocol has officially launched its Open Beta, introducing a series of new features aimed at enhancing user identity, engagement, and onchain participation. The update includes the debut of SBT Profiles, with the first batch of Soulbound Tokens airdropped directly to user wallets and permanently recording early activity. A revamped referral system is now live, alongside regular card pack updates scheduled on a near-weekly basis, with new MOARRR packs set to release soon. In addition, Renaiss announced the upcoming SuperLiquid Event, a special campaign that will allow users to earn points, with further details to be revealed.

The Sandbox Introduces Corners, an Onchain Content Curation Platform Built on Base Read More

The Sandbox has launched early access for Corners, a new onchain content curation platform built on the Base blockchain that allows users to create, hold, and trade topic-based collections of links known as “corners.” Moving beyond traditional gaming features, the platform enables community-driven discovery through link submissions and upvoting, while treating curated collections as tradable onchain assets. Integrated with The Sandbox ecosystem and supported by the SAND token, Corners is rolling out gradually in early access as the team gathers feedback ahead of a broader public release.

Warzone Warriors Emerges as a Flagship Arcade Shooter on Somnia, Showcasing Scalable On-Chain Gameplay and Community Traction Read More

Warzone Warriors, a 2D arcade shooter developed by Kult Games, is gaining prominence within the Somnia ecosystem after winning Somnia’s Game of the Week and demonstrating stable performance during large-scale live events, highlighting how classic run-and-gun gameplay can be effectively combined with web3 infrastructure. Built as a browser-based Progressive Web App, the game delivers fast, responsive sessions while handling progression and rewards on-chain with sub-second finality. Its ability to support tens of thousands of concurrent players and transactions without downtime positions it as a practical case study for scalable on-chain gaming, while ecosystem integrations, competitive features, and planned offline community events suggest a longer-term role within Somnia’s interconnected gaming network.

The Beacon Delays Season 1 “Goblins’ Gambit” to May 25, 2026 to Refine Core Systems and New Content Read More

The developers of The Beacon have confirmed that Season 1, titled Goblins’ Gambit, has been delayed to May 25, 2026, as the team allocates additional time to refine combat mechanics, progression systems, dungeon design, and overall stability. The season introduces a new underground biome beneath Dawnport, procedurally generated dungeons, expanded loot and economic systems centered on Umbra Shards, and new weapons and enemies, positioning it as a foundational update for the game’s long-term, player-driven live service model.

Silly Kitties Announces Free Nomstead Companion NFT Mint on Immutable to Expand Casual Web3 Gaming Strategy Read More

Silly Kitties has announced a collaboration with Nomstead, a farming MMO built on the Immutable (IMX) blockchain, confirming a free companion NFT mint scheduled for January 15 that will require no gas fees. The mint introduces utility-focused companion assets designed to assist players with farming, progression, and future gameplay systems inside Nomstead, while supporting wallets such as IMX Passport, Ronin, MetaMask, and Rabby. The partnership reflects Silly Kitties’ broader strategy of combining casual games, collectibles, and lifestyle-oriented content, following recent ecosystem grants and public event appearances, as the project positions itself as a long-term entertainment IP rather than a single-game or token-driven release.

Onchain Heroes Moves to Hybrid On- and Offchain Development Model as OCH World Launch Is Pushed to Early 2026 Read More

Onchain Heroes has announced a shift away from fully onchain development toward a hybrid on- and offchain model as work continues on its upcoming title, OCH World, citing the need for improved performance, faster iteration, and lower development and audit costs. The new approach supports a full rebuild of core systems, including an evergreen progression structure, in-game marketplace with onchain payments and offchain delivery, expanded economy centered on Genesis assets and the $HERO token, and upgraded server infrastructure. Alongside team expansion and redesigned gameplay loops, the project’s launch has been delayed to early Q1 2026 to allow additional time for polishing and coordination with planned marketing and partnership efforts.

Studio Wildcard Targets 2028 Release for ARK 2 as Expansions in Survival Ascended Lay Groundwork Read More

Studio Wildcard has confirmed that ARK 2 is currently planned for release in 2028, outlining a multi-year transition strategy during Snail Games’ Investor Day that positions ARK: Survival Ascended as a live testing and narrative bridge to the sequel. Rather than a standalone launch, core mechanics and story elements for ARK 2 will be introduced through major expansions running through 2027, including Legacy of Santiago, which will test new combat systems and connect directly to the sequel’s storyline. The roadmap also includes new expansions, creator tools, competitive modes, and evolving narrative roles for characters portrayed by Karl Urban and potentially Vin Diesel, reflecting a measured approach aimed at sustaining player engagement while gradually preparing the community for the next mainline entry.

Football.Fun Announces Record-Breaking Tournament Prize Pool Following Schedule Adjustment Read More

Football.Fun, a fantasy sports platform built entirely on the Base blockchain, has confirmed that its ongoing tournament features the largest TP prize pool in the platform’s history, following the absence of a midweek competition due to cup fixtures. The temporary increase, described by the team as a seasonal “Christmas boost,” reflects a schedule-driven adjustment rather than a permanent change, with prize pools expected to return to normal levels in the next tournament. The update comes as Football.Fun continues to position itself as an onchain fantasy sports ecosystem where players can own, trade, and compete with digital footballer assets.

Airdrop & Free Mints & Launchpad

Oxya Origin Relaunches Road to Genesis Beta on December 26 Read More

Oxya Origin, a Ubisoft-incubated Web3 gaming ecosystem that raised over $7 million and features the $OXYZ token, is relaunching its Road to Genesis free-to-play co-op shooter demo on Epic Games Store on December 26 for a limited time. The new beta includes additional features and surprises, open to all players with the biggest in-game rewards reserved for asset holders.

ChronosWorlds Sets $SPHR Token Launch and Airdrop Results Read More

ChronosWorlds, a mobile-first action-platformer blending PvE adventures and PvP modes with web3 elements including NFT crafting, has scheduled its $SPHR utility token launch. Airdrop results from prior campaigns, including over 1 million tokens distributed, will be published on December 25; pre-registration for the public sale opened December 17, with the Token Generation Event and sale occurring on December 27.

Game of Dice: Re:Roll Closed Beta Test Starts December 29 Read More

Game of Dice: Re:Roll, the Web3 adaptation by TRALA of a Web2 mobile board game IP launched over 10 years ago with 50 million downloads and $60 million in revenue, is opening its closed beta test to whitelisted users on December 29. Players earn Gold points through gameplay and quests, convertible to $GoD tokens afterward, while NFT holders and Game of Dice Pass owners receive access priority, point boosts, and airdrops.

Lumiterra Opens Friendship Medal Reward Pool This Christmas Read More

Lumiterra, a multiplayer open-world survival crafting MMORPG with web3 elements including on-chain economy, AI agents, and tokens such as $LVMON and LUA, has announced that its Friendship Medal Reward Pool opens this Christmas (December 25). Players earn ongoing rewards based on contributions from invited friends throughout the Survival Season—such as their WV output from farming, combat, and gathering—with progress tracked via the referral dashboard at gmonad.lumiterra.net/lumonad.