July 10, 2024 (San Francisco, CA) – Ronin, an EVM-based blockchain, has been chosen by Bisonic, Inc. and Magic Machine as the home for their magical fantasy MMORPG, Forgotten Runiverse, is moving from Arbitrum to Ronin. As the leading gaming chain by market share that serves 1.44M Daily Active Addresses, Ronin is integrating the beloved Forgotten Runes Wizard’s Cult IP to solidify its position as the premier destination for launching and growing quality Web3 games.
Developed and published by a team with experience at studios including Ubisoft and Blizzard and based on the lore of the popular NFT collection Forgotten Runes Wizard’s Cult, Forgotten Runiverse is a free-to-play, pixel art MMORPG. As a highly respected Web3 IP, Forgotten Runes Wizard’s Cult has established itself as a successful transmedia franchise with a globally distributed comic series, an upcoming animated TV series, and a 110 million digital collectables ecosystem.
The Forgotten Runiverse game is the next evolution of the franchise, with the community actively shaping gameplay through contributed lore and their use of in-game plots to literally shape the gameplay journey – making it a truly collaborative experience. In the Runiverse, players band together to form guilds, embark on PvE expeditions, and engage in PvP, all the while crafting a variety of items by gathering resources from all over the world.
“The Forgotten Runiverse team has spent more than three years developing a comprehensive MMORPG designed for mass-market adoption, available for free on mobile and computer platforms. Their vision of creating a game that fosters community interaction through shared experiences, storytelling, and adventure aligns perfectly with the Ronin community. We are excited to welcome this genre and gameplay experience to our community and extend a warm welcome to The Cult as they join the Ronin ecosystem,” said Sky Mavis CEO and Co-Founder, Trung Nguyen.
“While many companies are shaping the future of Web3 gaming, Ronin distinguishes itself by seamlessly integrating Web3 technology and community on a large scale—an ideal foundation for a successful MMORPG. As a true pioneer in Web3 gaming, Ronin is the hub for genuine gamers, driving impact through its token utility, daily active users, and the ‘Ronin Effect.’ We are thrilled to have such a strong partner to launch Forgotten Runiverse into the market,” remarked Bisonic co-founder Kata.
The launch will kick off with a closed beta event on July 31st followed by a Public Gameplay Event in August. This limited-time gameplay release of the Forgotten Runiverse’s pre-alpha New Foundations event, will allow players to mint and build on plots and offer a suite of mintable gameplay rewards to enhance the experience and reward gameplay.
The build will also introduce a variety of dungeons to explore with their own unique quests and story content to experience. The event promises to give gamers everywhere the opportunity to create-to-earn in a massive fantasy world as they experience the deep lore of the Forgotten Runes Wizard’s Cult through the gameplay of the Runiverse.
All game-centric NFT collections will be migrating to Ronin. These collections include: Forgotten Runiverse Real Estate, Forgotten Runiverse Game Items, and Watcher’s Rings. Later this year, Forgotten Runiverse will be available on Epic Game Store with plans to ensure it is also fully optimized for mobile devices as well. To wishlist the game, please visit the Epic Game Store.
About Ronin
Ronin is an EVM blockchain purpose-built for gaming. Developed by Sky Mavis, the creator of the groundbreaking Web3 game Axie Infinity—which has generated over $1.3 billion in revenue—Ronin stands out as the only blockchain capable of scaling a single game to support millions of daily active users. With over $4 billion in NFT volumes processed, Ronin excels in providing near-instant transactions and minimal fees, facilitating millions of in-game transactions seamlessly. This makes it the top choice for Web3 gaming.
About Forgotten Runiverse
Forgotten Runiverse is a grand fantasy MMORPG full of magic and wonder based on the Forgotten Runes Wizard’s Cult. In the distant past, the Wizards of the world all vanished and a darkness crept across the land. As this Absence expands outward from the Quantum Shadow, memories and magic have faded from the land. But at long last, a portal has opened, and the Wizards have begun to find their way back into the Runiverse. Developed by Bisonic, Inc. Forgotten Runiverse aims to bring web3 gaming to the mass market.
About Magic Machine
Magic Machine is the creative studio behind Forgotten Runes founded in 2021. It focuses on using next-gen technologies to build out entertainment franchises, aiming to disrupt traditional media through decentralized ownership. The company encourages community engagement via storytelling, fan-art, and major media expressions. Through Forgotten Runes Wizard’s Cult, Magic Machine is empowering its community to co-create within a universe of shared narratives and decentralized creativity.
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