Illuvium Rushes To Copy Palworld Success + Microsoft NFTs Coming
The viral success of the new creature collection game "Palworld" has caught the attention of the web3 gaming community. With over 19 million players in less than two weeks across platforms like Steam and Xbox, Palworld has generated over $100 million in revenue.
The founder of Paw World has a background in crypto and gaming, having previously founded one of Japan's largest crypto exchanges. Many see similarities between Palworld's gameplay and the web3 game Illuvium. In response, the Illuvium team acknowledges that seeing the creatures directly in the game world is more engaging and plans to incorporate that. They also may get rid of the auto-battle mechanic used to capture creatures.
Microsoft is now working directly with Palworld's developer, likely portending future crypto and NFT integration on Xbox. Records show Microsoft has been considering adding crypto wallets to Xbox. Capturing mainstream gamers' interest with play-to-earn mechanics could take web3 gaming to the next level.
The success of Paw World shows the strong demand for creature collection gaming. With its founder's crypto background and Microsoft's involvement, integration of web3 elements seems imminent. Illuvium is already taking inspiration from Palworld's engaging direct creature interactions. The barriers between mainstream and crypto gaming continue to erode.
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