This Week In Gaming | Yuga Labs Outbreak Beta, Avalanche–Helika Accelerator, Ronin RON Buybacks, Forest Knight S8, XOCIETY $XO Playtest, Parallel Colony Alpha
Web3 Game Development
Yuga Labs Launches Outbreak Beta in Otherside Read More
Yuga Labs has introduced Outbreak, a zombie infection game, into a three-week beta within the Otherside metaverse. Built with the Otherside Development Kit, the title pits infected players against survivors in timed matches, starting with a smaller map and expanding later. Unlike previous tokengated experiences, Outbreak is open to all players, reflecting Yuga’s effort to broaden community access beyond NFT holders. The launch follows Otherside’s Guinness World Record for most concurrent FPS players earlier in 2025, underscoring the platform’s multiplayer capacity. Outbreak is now live via the Otherside website, continuing Yuga’s expansion of its gaming ecosystem.
Dæmons Unveils $DMN Token and Long-Term Roadmap Read More
Dæmons has released a Strategic & Tokenomic Lightpaper outlining the launch of its new $DMN token and a development roadmap through 2028. The AI-powered battler integrates players’ blockchain activity into companion evolution and features turn-based PvP and PvE gameplay. $DMN will replace the older $DMNAI token, with a total supply of 1 billion allocated across community rewards, treasury, partners, and team. The roadmap includes scaling web3 tournaments in 2026 and expanding into web2 gaming and esports by 2027–2028. Current campaigns feature NFT prizes and $DMN airdrops to drive player engagement.
Avalanche and Helika Launch Gaming Accelerator Program Read More
Avalanche and Helika have introduced a 12-week Gaming Accelerator designed to support both web3 and traditional game studios. The program provides $25,000 in initial funding, with up to $125,000 available for top performers. Beyond financial aid, participants receive mentorship from industry veterans and blockchain specialists, as well as access to Helika’s analytics tools for tracking engagement, retention, and in-game economies. A key focus is integrating games with Avalanche’s blockchain, enabling features such as player-owned assets and decentralized marketplaces. The program concludes with a Demo Day, offering teams exposure to investors, publishers, and industry leaders.
Ronin Treasury to Begin RON Token Buybacks Read More
The Ronin Treasury will initiate a buyback program on September 29, converting its ETH and USDC reserves into RON tokens. Valued at over $4.5 million, the Treasury’s assets have been accumulated through trading fees on Katana DEX, NFT activity on Ronin Market and OpenSea, RNS registrations, and gas fees. The buybacks will represent about 1.3% of RON’s circulating supply and will be conducted onchain with third-party market makers. Designed to strengthen the Ronin ecosystem, the initiative focuses solely on purchasing RON, with no plans for token sales, aiming to bolster community confidence and support growth in web3 gaming and NFT markets.
Forest Knight Launches PVP Season 8 with New Features Read More
Forest Knight has announced the start of PVP Season 8, introducing new content to its web3 mobile game. The update adds a guild boss challenge, encouraging cooperative play and rewarding team coordination. Players will also gain access to new helmet equipment, enhancing character customization and battle strategies. An updated battle pass offers additional rewards to sustain player engagement throughout the season. Available on both iOS and Android, the release reflects Forest Knight’s commitment to delivering regular updates and expanding its competitive gameplay options for a growing global community.
XOCIETY Pre-Season Playtest Launches with $XO Rewards Read More
XOCIETY will host its Pre-Season Playtest from September 22 to 29, offering nonstop global server access on PC and SuiPlay0x1 via the Epic Games Store. Players can compete for over 8 million $XO tokens, including 7.2 million in Competitive Mode and up to 1 million through the free Battle Pass. A key update introduces real-time token conversion starting September 26, allowing XO Packs to be exchanged for $XO onchain. Gameplay improvements include rebalanced weapons, redesigned skills, streamlined loot, and updated maps. The test aims to refine combat, progression, and blockchain integration ahead of the game’s full release.
Illuvium Arena Launches First Battle Pass with Season 1 Read More
Illuvium Arena has introduced its first Battle Pass in update v1.13.0, titled Season 1: Brightland Steppes. Running for 90 days, the system offers free and premium reward tracks, including Illuvitars, Drone Skins, Battleboards, and cosmetic items. Players progress by earning Arena Points through matches and quests, with premium access priced at 3900 Fuel. The update also adds an in-game shop, UI improvements, and a low-performance mode, alongside balance changes to Illuvials, synergies, and augments. The Battle Pass coincides with the Illuvium Pro League 2025, linking casual progression with competitive play and reinforcing structured engagement across the ecosystem.
YGG Play and Delabs Launch Web3 Baseball Game GIGACHADBAT Read More
YGG Play has partnered with Delabs Games to release GIGACHADBAT, a casual web3 baseball game on Abstract Chain. Scheduled for launch on September 18, 2025, the title allows players to earn YGG tokens and Abstract XP through quick, repeatable gameplay. The release coincides with a themed map in LOL Land and a community event at Korea Blockchain Week. Delabs, led by veterans James Joonmo Kwon and JC Kim, brings experience from titles like Rumble Racing Star and Ragnarok Libre. As YGG Play’s latest publishing effort, GIGACHADBAT emphasizes accessible mechanics, onchain rewards, and social-first engagement for both casual players and web3 communities.
Airdrop & Free Mints & Launchpad
Parallel Colony Early Alpha Access Begins Sept 23 Read More
Parallel Colony, the AI-driven life simulation game set in the Parallel universe, will open its Early Alpha Access on September 23, 2025, at 12:00 AM. Players will help shape the development of autonomous AI characters, test core mechanics, and explore the game’s evolving world.
Atia’s Legacy Closed Playtest Runs Sept 25–Oct 2 Read More
Atia’s Legacy, the upcoming game from the Axie Infinity universe, will host a Closed Playtest from September 25 to October 2, 2025. Selected players will get early access to test gameplay, mechanics, and progression systems while providing feedback to shape development.
Eternals Open Beta Test Launches Sept 25 Read More
Eternals, a fantasy MMORPG with PvE, PvP, and guild-based battles, will open its Beta Test on September 25, 2025. Players can explore the game’s expansive world, engage in dungeons and large-scale wars, and test its blockchain-powered progression systems.
