Puffverse, the immersive 3D universe known for integrating Web3 technologies, recently announced it raised a $3 million funding round. This funding will support the launch of their flagship party game, PuffGo, on the Ronin blockchain. This lavish multiplayer game introduces Play-to-Earn mechanics including dynamic racing and carousel challenges. The financing was led by Animoca Brands, with contributions from other prominent investors such as Spartan Group and Foresight Ventures.
PuffGo: a new era of Ronin gaming
PuffGo is an upcoming multiplayer royale party game that promises to put a new twist on the classic game format through its Play-to-Earn mechanics. The game features more than 16 different mini-games, including races and cooperative missions, offering players an engaging social gaming experience.
Players can collect and customize NFT characters in PuffGo, each with unique costumes and abilities. These characters can level up as you play to unlock new skills and earn rewards. Launching on Ronin, players will also have the opportunity to earn in-game IGO Points, which are essential for obtaining PUFF tokens when they become available.
Expanding the Puffverse ecosystem
The launch of PuffGo on Ronin is just one step in the expansion of the Puffverse ecosystem. The platform includes Puff NFTs and an upcoming PUFF token, the primary currency for purchasing in-game items, NFTs and upgrades. The PUFF token aims to become a cornerstone of the Puffversfacilitating transactions and improving the overall gaming experience.
Additionally, Puffverse has plans to incorporate cloud computing solutions into its platform, which could revolutionize immersive gaming experiences within the open metaverse.
Support from industry leaders
Puffverse has attracted the attention and support of notable figures in the Web3 industry. Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands, expressed his excitement about Puffverse’s ongoing projects, stating in the announcement that: “Puffverse has had a strong year with the launch of Puff Football NFTs and IGO Points in PuffGo. The Ronin chain is emerging as one of the best chains for gaming, and is a great choice to take Puffverse to the next level.”
He continued: “In addition to its IP, we are also excited about Puffverse’s vision of a cloud computing platform, which we believe could enhance immersive and interconnected gaming experiences in the open metaverse.”
Looking forward
This year has highlighted Ronin’s growing influence in the gaming and blockchain industries. In 2024, Ronin entered into partnerships with several gaming entities, including Ragnarok, Kaidro and Fight League, and the platform has continued to develop and expand its offerings under different market conditions.
As Puffverse prepares to launch PuffGo on Ronin, the gaming community is waiting for more innovative developments that this platform plans to bring.