Peaky Blinders Blockchain Game in Development by Anonymous Labs and Banijay Rights

Developer Anonymous Labs has partnered with Banijay Rights to create a blockchain-based video game inspired by the acclaimed TV series Peaky Blinders, the companies announced on Thursday. The game, expected to launch in 2026, aims to transport players to post-World War I Birmingham, offering an immersive experience with interactive storytelling, action sequences, and a tokenized in-game currency system. The original series, centered around a historical street gang, gained global popularity for its gritty portrayal of early 20th-century Britain.

While the announcement teased an ambitious project, few specifics have been shared regarding the blockchain network the game will use, the structure of its in-game economy, or detailed gameplay mechanics. Requests for additional information from Anonymous Labs went unanswered at the time of reporting.

Banijay Rights, which manages the licensing and merchandising of Peaky Blinders, expressed enthusiasm about expanding the franchise into the Web3 space.

“’Peaky Blinders’ is a cultural phenomenon, and we are excited to expand its universe into the Web3 gaming space with the expertise of Anonymous Labs,” said David Christopher, Group Director of Licensing and Merchandising at Banijay Rights. “This project represents a new way for fans to engage with the brand while embracing the future of digital entertainment.”

The original Peaky Blinders series ran for six seasons between 2013 and 2022, airing on the BBC and later finding a wider audience through Netflix. Starring Cillian Murphy, Sam Neill, and Helen McCrory, the show remains one of the most recognizable period dramas of the past decade.

Anonymous Labs has some experience in blending entertainment with blockchain technologies. The developer previously launched a meme coin project based on the Simon’s Cat web cartoon on the BNB Chain. The CAT token, while experiencing recent gains aligned with broader market trends, has shown the volatility typical of digital assets.

Speaking on the new collaboration, Anonymous Labs executives Joris Van Velzen and Wojciech Gruszka said in a statement,

“We are thrilled to bring ‘Peaky Blinders’ into Web3. Our success with Simon’s Cat has proven the value of integrating world-class IP into this space. This deal shows that major IP brands are embracing blockchain as the future.”

As blockchain gaming continues to mature, more established entertainment brands are exploring ways to leverage decentralized technologies to deepen fan engagement. Whether Peaky Blinders can successfully translate its brooding narrative and complex characters into an interactive blockchain game remains to be seen, but the growing intersection of traditional media and Web3 suggests it is a space to watch closely.

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