Ashland, OR - Sept 16 – SunSpear Games, makers of the highly anticipated real-time strategy title IMMORTAL: Gates of Pyre, and Immutable, the leading Web3 gaming platform, are excited to announce a strategic partnership to extend the game to next-generation players. Currently in development for PC, the integration of Immutable zkEVM will bring endless opportunities to the player community to modify and personalize their in-game experience using Web3 technology, offering true ownership of in-game assets.
“Developing our first RTS game has been a dream of ours. As a company founded by revered StarCraft modders, we are committed to offering players a choice on what and how they interact with our game. This partnership will allow interested players to enjoy unique Web3 benefits within IMMORTAL: Gates of Pyre’s ecosystem.” said SunSpear Games CEO and co-chairman Kevin Wagner. “We’re thrilled to work with Immutable and their host of resources and tools to enhance the gameplay experience for players.”
The partnership grants SunSpear Games the opportunity to utilize Immutable’s advanced suite of tailored Web3 gaming tools including the Immutable Protocol Passport for user authentication, the Immutable Orderbook, and Immutable Checkout. This integration will provide a seamless onboarding experience and enhance player engagement, such as allowing players to collect or trade ownable digital assets for completing certain goals in IMMORTAL: Gates of Pyre. These assets may include cosmetic skins and mods for Immortal characters, as well as displayable traits that reflect player status. SunSpear Games has also been granted $IMX tokens by the Digital Worlds Foundation to support IMMORTAL: Gates of Pyre’s ecosystem.
Immutable and SunSpear Games will ensure a smooth and cost-effective user experience, with the Foundation supporting SunSpear Games on gas fees for end-users to facilitate transactions on the Immutable platform. Costs of any on-chain transaction will be paid through the support of the Foundation.
"We are thrilled to partner with SunSpear Games, a company that shares our passion for innovation and pushing boundaries in the gaming industry. The integration of Immutable zkEVM into their platform opens up a world of new possibilities for players, providing enhanced scalability, security, and seamless gameplay experiences. This partnership not only allows us to bring groundbreaking games to the community but also unlocks new opportunities in Web3 gaming. We couldn’t be more excited about what the future holds for this collaboration and the value it will bring to the player community."
In IMMORTAL: Gates of Pyre, players assume the role of an Immortal, leading massive armies as godlike generals in an eternal war for magical resources and power in a lushly detailed world that blends the best of science fiction and high fantasy. Initially announced in 2021, IMMORTAL: Gates of Pyre has amassed a dedicated community of supporters, evidenced by the success of its Kickstarter campaign which earned more than 400% of its original goal. The development team reflects some of PC gaming’s most highly respected modders, including some of the top creators of The Elder Scrolls: Skywind, Starcraft II mod Starbow, and TheCore custom hotkey layout.
IMMORTAL: Gates of Pyre is available for Wishlisting on Steam. Players can sign up for upcoming playtests by joining the SunSpear Games Discord or visit the official SunSpear Games site for more information on the Gates of Pyre universe.
About Immutable
Immutable is a global leader in gaming on a mission to bring digital ownership to every player by making it safe and easy to build great web3 games. Immutable’s gaming platform and has onboarded over 380+ well-funded games onto the platform and Immutable has raised $300M+ USD from leading global investors including Temasek, Tencent, Bitkraft, King River Capital, and Galaxy.
The Immutable gaming platform makes it easy for game studios and independent developers to safely and confidently build and launch successful games on Ethereum. The product suite includes pre-built solutions, optimized for usability, that help developers get to market faster without sacrificing security or player experience. Builders get personalized web3 guidance, live support for their communities, and access to the largest ecosystem in gaming.
Immutable was the first gaming platform to deliver a zero-knowledge (zk) scaling solution to the Ethereum community and provides developers with multiple zk-based scaling options, including Immutable X, a rollup based on StarkWare technology, and Immutable zkEVM, powered by Polygon.
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About SunSpear Games
SunSpear Games, Inc. is a video game development studio, headquartered in Ashland, Oregon, with more than 35 employees around the world, working on IMMORTAL: Gates of Pyre. With a deep background in creating several of the most popular mods for Skyrim and Starcraft as well as development of the internationally known custom hotkey layout for professional players called TheCore, SunSpear Games is pursuing its goal to become a leader in the Strategy genre. Follow development of IMMORTAL: Gates of Pyre on Discord and on the official SunSpear Games website.
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