Moonray arrives on Xbox and PS5, marking a new era for Web3 gaming

• Moonray Expands Web3 Gaming to Xbox and PS5
• Blockchain integration with consoles seeks mass adoption.
• ArenaX Labs Bets on Gaming AI on Ronin Network.

Ethereum-based multiplayer game Moonray is set to take a big step into the blockchain gaming market, with a release scheduled for Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 later this year. Available to PC on the Epic Games Store since July last year, the game is now looking to reach an even larger audience across major console platforms.

We are bringing intense competitive gameplay to 28M more players.

Coming to Xbox in 2025. pic.twitter.com/iqX3tIg1TZ

— Moonray.game (@moonraygame) January 30, 2025

According to Rodrigo Etcheto, CEO of Moonray Studios, the mass adoption of blockchain games depends directly on their presence on established platforms, such as Xbox and PlayStation. “Most players are on platforms such as PlayStation, Xbox and Steam. To attract these players to Web3, we need to go to where they are,” highlights Etcheto. For him, without this approach, blockchain-based games will never be able to reach a wide audience.

The process of adapting Moonray for consoles is already underway, with gameplay tests scheduled for the second half of 2025. The game will be the second Web3 title to arrive on traditional consoles, following the early access launch of the shooter Off The Grid, which took place last October for Xbox Series X and PS5.

Despite the progress, the integration of crypto games with traditional platforms faces challenges. In 2021, Valve, the company responsible for Steam, banned blockchain-based games on its platform, restricting content related to cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Even so, Moonray seeks to strike a balance between the Web3 experience and compliance with the rules of each ecosystem.

As Moonray expands its presence, other initiatives are also shaking up the industry. ArenaX Labs announced the introduction of AI agents, called NRN Agents, for games on the Ronin Network, offering a new strategic dimension for players. According to Brandon Da Silva, CEO of ArenaX Labs, the real risk is not that AI will alienate players, but that it will be implemented in a superficial and uncreative way. “If developers see AI only as a tool to make more money, people will lose interest,” warns Da Silva.

Blast Royale, a mini-shooter based on the Polygon blockchain, also stands out by offering intense battles for up to 30 players. In addition to the gameplay, the title allows the earning of NOOB tokens, adding a crypto incentive to the experience.

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