Blockchain Gaming in 2023: Top Predictions
As we enter 2023, the blockchain gaming industry is expected to see a surge in game releases, mainstream interest, and continued innovation. Despite enduring the most significant crypto market downturn since 2018, development and innovation continue in the blockchain space. This includes not only gaming, but also blockchain infrastructure, smart contracts, and even the philosophy of design, such as tokenomics. Every facet of the blockchain/web3 Ecoverse has seen change over the past year, and the companies and projects that remain are bringing us updates and releases – with even more expected in the coming year.
Here are our top predictions for the future of blockchain gaming:
More Releases
If 2022 was the year of the alphas, then 2023 will be the year of releases. The final six months of 2022 saw an impressive number of games move into alpha and beta phases, and we expect to see that number jump 10-fold in 2023. In addition to more releases, we also anticipate a higher quality of game releases. From FPS to auto-battler to MMO, we can expect to see more detailed game systems, higher-quality graphics, and engaging gameplay. The alpha and beta peeks we’ve enjoyed over the past year already show huge advances in all of these areas.
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Mainstream Interest
While there is still a significant amount of hostility from mainstream gamers towards blockchain and NFTs, the integration of web2 and web3 will continue to increase. This will include side-by-side versions of games like Superior and Benji Bananas, as well as games moving wholesale onto the blockchain. The latter group will mostly be smaller companies and independent developers, though the CEO of Square Enix has recently doubled down on their commitment to investing in blockchain gaming.
One advantage that smaller, independent developers have brought to the table in blockchain gaming is innovation. Independent developers are always more willing to try something new rather than just sticking with the same old formulas. And that will continue to be a boon for the web3 ecosystem.
Continued Innovation
The blockchain gaming space is still a new frontier, and developers and publishers are still figuring out the best approaches to token-based economies and meaningful NFTs that also serve
as crowdfunding efforts. We’ve already seen a branching of NFTs from art and gaming into music and films, and we can expect to see even more creative uses of NFT technology in 2023. We’ve seen mutable NFTs, stackable NFTs, and even playable NFTs! There will be more of this over the next year as artists and developers continue to push the limits of NFT technology, as well as pushing the boundaries of our collective imaginations in regard to what can be achieved with NFTs and blockchain technology.
Another interesting, growing trend has been the creation of more tools and support services. This ranges from the Roblox-style system of The Sandbox and Blankos Block Party, to the blockchain integration tools being built by MetaFab, to entire ecosystems such as VulcanForged. These sorts of development boosts can help all sorts of creators, whether it’s a lone person with an idea and the willingness to start building, or a developer with an existing game who doesn’t know much about blockchain programming. It also opens the door to many people who otherwise might not have a chance to try their hand at bringing their game ideas to life.
Conclusion
2023 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the blockchain gaming industry. With more releases, mainstream interest, and continued innovation on the horizon, we can’t wait to see what the future holds. Keep an eye on this space for updates and new developments as they happen.
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