Cardano-based blockchain game Voyager: Ascension is launching on Gala Games using GalaChain on April 23. Described as a fast-paced sci-fi shooting game, it allows players to explore, conquer, and trade in a virtual universe. The game leverages Cardano’s blockchain technology to provide players with a secure and transparent gaming experience.
Diving deeper, the game features a single-player mode with 16 stages and a challenge mode with 12 levels, with plans to expand it to include a multiplayer mode in a later update. According to the press release, Voyager: Ascension will operate as a free-to-play model. Players can install and enjoy the game without any cost, except for in-game items such as an optional season pass token that offers additional rewards for completing challenges.
This kind of model is called a freemium model and is typical in modern gaming, where the base game is free. Secondly, the latest integration with Gala Games is a first of its kind and is a step forward from its original version, as it is loaded with Web3 functionalities powered by decentralized protocols and blockchain technology.
Spearheaded by a team of tech, gaming, and entertainment experts collectively known as RFLXT, it aims to tap into the burgeoning market of blockchain-based gaming and provide unique experiences for players within this ecosystem.
Cardano’s Hoskinson Tryst With Gaming
Furthermore, the involvement of industry veterans adds credibility to the project. Tony Colafrancesco, VP of Games at RFLXT, expresses enthusiasm for bringing a beloved game to Web3 audiences. Similarly, Jason Brink, President of Blockchain at Gala, shares his excitement about the partnership and his interest in the genre.
As for the Cardano founder, not much is known about his association with the gaming sector, but he has expressed interest in the intersection of blockchain technology and gaming. One project that Charles Hoskinson has been involved with is the creation of a blockchain-based trading card game called “Mongol Empire.” This game aims to utilize blockchain technology to create a unique gaming experience with player-owned assets and decentralized gameplay. Earlier, the IOG head spoke on the current challenges facing the crypto market, especially regarding liquidity and value.