Gravity Blasters, previously known as Space Mavericks, has announced its official rebranding alongside a new partnership with web3 game publisher OYA Play.
This move brings fresh features to the game, including updated visuals, NFT integration, $OYA token support, and an upcoming public playtest on Steam in August 2025.
A New Identity and Broader Ecosystem
The shift from Space Mavericks to Gravity Blasters is more than just a name change. According to the development team, the game is undergoing a full-scale rebuild. Core mechanics such as real-time artillery battles remain, but players can expect a smoother user experience, upgraded graphics, and deeper lore integration.
Additionally, the first public playtest of Gravity Blasters is scheduled for August 2025 on Steam. Players will get hands-on access to revamped gameplay, new commanders, and intense multiplayer modes with up to eight players.
Real-time matches continue to revolve around trajectory-based aiming, with gravity from nearby planets affecting projectile paths. Both team and free-for-all formats are available.
New Commanders and Adventure Mode
Gravity Blasters introduces a variety of commanders, each with their own ships, weapons, and battle style, ranging from heavy artillery to precision sniping. Players can level up their characters, unlocking special skins and new abilities. The game also features a story-rich adventure mode, taking players on a journey through alien worlds while facing off against massive bosses and uncovering new technologies.
NFT and Token Integration
With the move to OYA Play, all previous airdrops from Space Mavericks will automatically convert into $OYA tokens. These tokens are used across the OYA ecosystem and give players access to in-game purchases, governance voting, and staking rewards. Existing NFTs from the old version of the game will also be replaced by new ones aligned with Gravity Blasters’ updated design and gameplay. Details about the migration process will be shared soon.
OYA Play’s Broader Vision
OYA Play focuses on building a connected ecosystem of web3 games powered by AI and blockchain. It uses tools like GAMA, an AI game evaluator, and VERA, an AI-based marketing system, to help developers scale. The $OYA token acts as the backbone of this ecosystem, designed to enhance interoperability and long-term engagement across all partner titles.