Multiplayer battle arena game Moonray announced the launch of its mobile ‘Autobattler’ game, slated for release in Q1 2025. Complementing its flagship AAA online game, available to download in the Epic Games store, the mobile game is intended to expand the Moonray ecosystem further and capture a broader gamer population. Autobattler will leverage the same digital assets as the PC/console version including the MNRY Token enabling players to unlock special content and earn rewards in tournament matches, generating additional demand.
Set in a distant future “post-human” world, Moonray provides immersive gameplay and intense combat experiences. Captivating gamers with its stunning art and compelling lore, Bleeding Cool described Moonray as a “Salvador Dali painting come to life,” while PC Gamer called it “conventional combat in an unconventional world of floating fractal sculptures.” Moonray’s competitive gameplay is easy to pick up and hard to master, appealing to both casual players and esports professionals.
Leveraging blockchain technology to enhance the game experience with asset ownership, customizable NFTs, and token rewards, Moonray engages the community in ways not possible with conventional games, incentivizing thoughtful play over ‘button mashing’ and fostering a sense of loyalty to the game. Despite its blockchain-powered features, the game maintains an easy onboarding and purchasing experience familiar to the broader online gaming community. Its web3 elements (such as connecting wallets and purchasing tokens) are open to those who wish to use them but hidden to those who don’t, underscoring Moonray’s commitment to superior user experiences that will onboard the next billion gamers.
Autobattler is part of the wider Moonray ecosystem that includes the AAA PC/console game, a graphic novel ‘Mother’s Skin’ that develops the lore for the game and provides inspiration and concept art for gameth artists which is available to 4,000 comic bookstores including Midtown Comics and Barnes and Noble in North America and the UK, and a partnership with Reel FX to bring the game and comic book to the screen in an animated series. All these initiatives allow users to explore the Moonray world and engage them beyond the game.
Moonray’s core team of 40 programmers, designers, and artists is highly regarded in its field and has shipped several AAA titles. The Moonray ecosystem has held two successful raises from powerhouse investment firms including Animoca Brands, Polygon Ventures, and Cardano. Moonray has also forged several strategic partnerships including with Digital Void for game development, Reel FX for streaming content, and gaming guilds like YGG, Snack Club, and Unix for user acquisition. Its Discord channel has amassed over 100,000 members with more than 170,000 followers on X.
Hans Andersson, CBO and co-founder of Moonray said, “The Autobatter mobile game will allow us to vastly expand our user base and playtime by providing access to gamers who cannot play the AAA version and allowing users to play on-the-go. We’re super excited to progress along our roadmap and build out the Moonray ecosystem further.”
Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands, Yat Siu added, “The addition of a mobile game to Moonray’s immersive combat experience will broaden the game’s user base and appeal and the easy integration of blockchain technology is subtle and smart. Users familiar with blockchain wallets and purchasing crypto can elevate their gaming experience while traditional online players can dive into the game unhindered by typical adoption barriers.”