Avalanche has introduced WARP Chain, a new Layer 1 blockchain to support Web3 gaming. Designed to provide game studios with a seamless blockchain infrastructure, WARP Chain brings together industry veterans from companies such as Rovio, Jagex, Miniclip, and Kwalee to facilitate the integration of decentralized asset ownership and interoperability within games.
A Blockchain Built for Game Developers
WARP Chain is specifically tailored to address game developers’ challenges when incorporating blockchain elements into their projects. The platform offers a suite of tools, including Web3 software development kits (SDKs), AI-driven tokenomics, and publishing support to streamline blockchain adoption.
Among the key features of WARP Chain are:
- A custom-built Layer 1 blockchain optimized for gaming
- A comprehensive Web3 SDK toolset
- AI-powered agents to enhance gaming experiences
- A robust token economy testing environment
- Full-stack publishing, development, and distribution services
By offering a dedicated ecosystem for Web3 gaming, WARP Chain aims to lower the entry barriers for developers and enhance the potential for decentralized economies in gaming.
“Traditional gaming has reached its limits in terms of true player ownership and value creation. WARP accelerates game studios’ transitions into Web3, enabling blockchain-based ownership, digital asset interoperability, and decentralized value creation. This means players can truly own and sell their in-game assets without intermediaries restricting their control. We’re excited to bring this launchpad for studios to seamlessly transition into Web3,” says David Blomquist, Co-Founder of WARP.
Games Set to Launch on WARP Chain
Several games are currently in development on WARP Chain, with the first batch expected to launch in 2025. These include:
- Call of the Voyd – A dark-fantasy role-playing game (RPG) featuring AI-powered non-playable characters (NPCs) and blockchain-based assets.
- Sarge Universe – A sci-fi massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) where in-game assets can be transferred across multiple WARP-based titles.
- Operation Safe Place – A multiplayer strategy game where player decisions influence the in-game economy.
Additional game titles are expected to be announced in the coming months as more developers join the WARP Chain ecosystem.
“Existing chains have done a fantastic job advancing Web3 gaming,” says Rob Murray, CEO of WARP.
“And we now have the tech to onboard users as seamlessly as in Web2. Nevertheless, gaming studios today still struggle to navigate the minefield of different incentives, solutions, and tokenomics models. The next step for the industry is a purpose-built gaming ecosystem, built by game devs and publishers. Game studios need partners like WARP to develop and launch Web3 games confidently.”
The Future of Web3 Gaming on Avalanche
By launching WARP Chain, Avalanche is positioning itself as a key player in the growing Web3 gaming industry. The initiative seeks to bridge traditional gaming experiences with blockchain functionalities, making it easier for studios to integrate digital asset ownership and new economic models into their games.
With an experienced development team and a dedicated gaming infrastructure, WARP Chain could contribute to the evolution of blockchain gaming, offering developers and players new ways to interact with digital worlds.
Editorial Note: This news article has been written with assistance from AI. Edited & fact-checked by Harshajit Sarmah.
