Web3 gaming ecosystem Pixelverse will introduce the Pudgy Penguin character to its popular Telegram mini-game. The cutesy character that forms the face of the acclaimed Pudgy Penguins NFT collection will assume a starring role in the PixelTap game.
Pudgy will feature in PixelTap, where he will join other crypto favorites such as Doge and Mew, the cat that fronts the leading Solana memecoin. Pudgy, web3’s most recognizable character, joining the viral PixelTap game will create a friendly pathway for mainstream users to enter the world of web3.
Pudgy Penguins have taken crypto and subsequently the world by storm, breaking all records for web3-native IP. The Pudgy Instagram account features over 4M followers while more than 1M Pudgy toys have been sold in leading stores including Walmart.
The Pixelverse integration will enable players to play with the lovable Pudgy character and make web3 gaming less intimidating for beginners. It will provide Pudgy fans with their first experience of the penguin as a game character ahead of the release of the official Pudgy Penguins game scheduled for 2025.
Pixelverse has seen record demand for its game ecosystem, which goes beyond Telegram’s successful tap-to-earn formula by adding real-time PvP battles. More than 50 million users registered for PixelTap within the first month of launch and its games now attract more than 10 million daily players.
Pudgy Penguins have already achieved the rare feat of transcending their original designation as a PFP collection of 8,888 unique characters. The brand’s IP has since extended to incorporate multiple licensing deals including fluffy toys, providing new ways for fans to interact with Pudgy.
Once again, Pudgy is expanding into new frontiers, gaining exposure to millions of users within the Pixelverse and the TON ecosystem.
About Pudgy Penguin
Pudgy Penguins began as an 8888 NFT collection and grew into a brand development company under CEO Luca Netz, who bought it in April 2022. With over $450 million in NFT transactions, the brand expanded into Pudgy World, a digital experience using blockchain, and launched Pudgy Toys, now sold in over 10,000 retailers including Walmart and Target. Despite the NFT market downturn, Pudgy Penguins thrived with innovative products and strong community ties, working to bring the consumer crypto revolution to life.
About Pixelverse
Pixelverse is a cyberpunk-themed game ecosystem available on Telegram and web browsers, boasting 70 million players and a robust web3 brand with 14 million social media followers. Pixelverse integrates third-party developers, IPs, and its own projects, featuring RPG elements and PvP battles through its PixelTap Telegram mini-game. The platform also supports notable projects like “Huxley” by Ben Mauro and multichain web3 characters. For more information, visit Pixelverse Telegram Channel or follow on Twitter.