In a significant development in the blockchain gaming sector, Oasys, a gaming-centric blockchain network, has announced its latest collaboration with Metabora SG, the Web3 gaming division of Kakao Games, a leading South Korean video game company. This partnership aims to redefine the landscape of blockchain gaming by committing to “create and deliver superior blockchain games to more users,” as stated in Oasys’ announcement on Wednesday.
The collaboration is a part of Oasys’ ambitious “Dragon Update” initiative for 2024, which seeks to enhance interoperability, expand the ecosystem, and forge high-quality gaming content. Dominic Jang, Head of Business Development and Head of Korea at Oasys, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, noting that Metabora SG aligns perfectly with Oasys’ mission to revolutionize the gaming industry through blockchain technology.
Kakao Games, the parent entity of Metabora, is renowned for publishing popular titles such as Black Desert Line and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) in South Korea. Kakao, its parent company, is widely recognized for KakaoTalk, a leading free messaging service in South Korea. Metabora SG has already made strides in the blockchain gaming arena with titles like the puzzle game Skill Blitz, the golf game Birdie Shot, and the RPG ArcheStar.
A New Chapter in Blockchain-Powered Gaming
The partnership signifies a crucial step for Oasys as it continues to expand its business in South Korea and leverages its network in Japan to support Metabora SG’s growth in the Japanese market. This move is seen as a strategic effort to integrate traditional gaming experiences with the innovative features of blockchain technology. Oasys has rapidly become a preferred platform for traditional gaming powerhouses venturing into the Web3 space.
Notable collaborations include Ubisoft, the publisher behind the Assassin’s Creed series, which is developing its first original blockchain game, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, on Oasys. Additionally, Ubisoft has launched a free Ethereum NFT collection tied to this game. Moreover, Sega is collaborating with Double Jump.Tokyo to transition some of its intellectual properties to Web3 gaming, beginning with a Battle of the Three Kingdoms game.
Similarly, Bandai Namco, known for hits like Pac-Man and Tekken, has introduced an experimental AI-driven game on the Oasys network. The recent announcement that South Korean mobile game publisher Com2uS would transfer games from its XPLA ecosystem to Oasys has further buoyed the network’s standing in the gaming community.
This news led to a surge in the value of the OAS token, reaching an all-time high of over $0.14 on February 13, though it has slightly corrected to $0.1235 at the time of reporting, according to CoinMarketCap. Overall, the convergence of major gaming companies on the Oasys platform underscores the growing interest and potential of blockchain technology in enhancing gaming experiences, making this partnership a landmark event in the evolution of Web3 gaming.
