South Korean gaming outfit Netmarble has introduced that its Marblex blockchain platform is being migrated over to Immutable zkEVM.
Presently operating on Klaytn, all property will likely be moved over, together with three stay web2 video games with web3 integration – Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, A3: Nonetheless Alive and Meta World: My Metropolis.
The information adopted Netmarble’s enthusiastic entry into the sector the place it experimented with loads of sport launches in 2022 and 2023. Nonetheless, these didn’t appear to draw a lot sustained exercise. Latest partnerships with the likes of Aptos and Saga additionally didn’t kickstart its endeavours.
In that context, transferring all the things over to the Immutable zkEVM ecosystem ought to enable Marblex to give attention to its core merchandise. In addition to video games, the platform at present consists of the MBX token – which is down 97% from its all-time excessive – a pockets, decentralized alternate, token staking options and an NFT market.
Certainly, as a part of the deal, Netmarble and Immutable will make investments $20 million into a selected ecosystem fund – the Ecosystem Increase Program – which is able to supplies technical and monetary help for builders.
“At MARBLEX we’re dedicated to constructing thrilling web3 gaming experiences for gamers,” stated CEO Hong Jin Pyo.
“To maximise the attain of those experiences and guarantee scalability for each present and upcoming titles, partnering with a confirmed chief in web3 gaming was essential. That’s why Immutable and their industry-leading zkEVM chain was the best selection. Their know-how supplies the infrastructure we have to ship the very best gaming experiences to our gamers.“