In Brief
- Pikamoon confirms 13 months until the launch of their full battle-royale game version, showcasing new gameplay clips.
- Significant enhancements noted in the game’s visual effects and overall quality.
- Development focus has now shifted to refining and polishing the game ahead of its official release.
The developers behind Pikamoon, an upcoming Web3 open-world fantasy game, recently unveiled new gameplay footage that showcases significant improvements in visual effects and general game aesthetics. Positioned in the enchanting planet Dreva, where players encounter and tame creatures known as Pikamoons, the game is now entering a crucial phase of its development with approximately 13 months left until its full battle-royale version is expected to go live.
The latest clips reveal advanced lighting, high-fidelity models, and more immersive environments compared to earlier versions. The development team has expressed their commitment to elevating the visual effects and overall quality of the game. As quoted from their recent update, “VFX and overall quality are only going up from here. Back to building!” This statement marks a transition from initial testing phases to a more intensive build-out stage, with the goal of refining the game to meet high mainstream gaming standards.
Pikamoon is set in a universe where “The Lost Ones,” players of the game, awaken. They navigate through six elemental regions, each ruled by the mystical Pikamoons. The gameplay involves capturing, battling, and upgrading these creatures, integrating turn-based combat and dynamic PvP modes. An anticipated addition is the battle-royale mode, which promises to merge traditional gaming elements with the novel aspects of NFTs and blockchain technology. The ecosystem also allows for NFT collection, earning of the game’s native token ($PIKA), participation in a marketplace, and planned features like cross-chain functionality to enhance liquidity and usability.
As the full launch nears, expected around late 2026, several key developments are anticipated:
- In-depth gameplay trailers that detail the battle-royale mechanics and NFT integration.
- Further information on how $PIKA tokens, NFTs, and the in-game marketplace will function within the battle-royale framework.
- Updates on whether the projected 13-month timeline to launch remains on track or undergoes adjustments.
- Assessments on performance and on-chain usability, focusing on asset trading, staking, and token rewards in the live game environment.
Pikamoon aims to not only fulfill the “play-to-earn” model but also to match, if not surpass, the quality of mainstream video games, setting a high bar for future developments in the merging worlds of gaming and blockchain technology.