Off the Grid: First Web3 Game on Xbox Store

The inclusion of “Off the Grid”, the web3 game, in the Xbox Store signifies a bold step towards embracing decentralized technologies within the gaming industry.

Web3 Meets Xbox: A Gaming Milestone

Web3 games use blockchain for asset ownership, play-to-earn, and decentralized governance, offering a new gaming approach compared to web2. By welcoming ‘Off the Grid,’ the Xbox Store recognizes blockchain’s impact in gaming and introduces a new gaming dimension.

Xbox'ers, Assemble! A wild Off The Grid page has appeared on the Store, ready to be added to your wishlist ??

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Come on Zeroes, smash that Wishlist button and share it with your friends, your gamer grandma, drunk-text your ex, tell the WHOLE… pic.twitter.com/auNfTmvCtk

— Off The Grid (@playoffthegrid) February 9, 2024

The impact of this integration on the web2 gaming sector is expected to be transformative for these reasons:

• It challenges traditional gaming models. This is possible by introducing concepts of digital ownership and economic incentives. This could lead to a shift in how games are designed, developed, and monetized. As a result, the industry towards more player-centric models.
• “Off the Grid’s” presence in the Xbox Store may catalyze a wave of innovation. As developers and platforms adopt web3 technologies to stay competitive and meet changing player expectations

More about Web3 Games

Immutable and Polygon have emerged as the leading platforms in the web3 gaming sector. With an impressive ~70% market share of on-chain gaming development.

Immutable and @0xPolygon is the home of web3 gaming.

According to @MessariCrypto, we have ~70% market share of onchain gaming development today.

We're not just a part of the web3 gaming landscape; we are driving for a future that allows every game and player to succeed in this… pic.twitter.com/kRfwRVR0wW

— Immutable (@Immutable) February 8, 2024

Finally, their platforms are designed to offer developers the tools and infrastructure necessary to build immersive, secure, and scalable gaming experiences. This contributes to their widespread adoption.