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The growth of the metaverse industry isn't stopping anytime soon, even if the market is tanking. However, with so many new projects popping up every week, it might be challenging to be able to take a look at each one individually.
In this article, we have researched the top new NFT games minting soon and have provided an overview of our top five picks.
1. Silks – A project that mirrors real-world thoroughbred horseracing.
2. Star Atlas – A space exploration game.
3. Phantom Galaxies – An open-world space simulator.
4. MekaRim – A Transformers-inspired NFT project with a 3D metaverse game.
5. Gold Fever – A story-based mining game.
Silks is the world's first derivatives-based play-to-earn metaverse that mirrors the real world of thoroughbred horse racing.
It aims to bridge the gap between the real world and the crypto world by allowing players to hold NFT derivatives of real-world racehorses. If you own the NFT derivative of the racehorse that wins in real life, you are rewarded in the Silks metaverse. Furthermore, you are also awarded if your horse produces offspring in real life.
Silks is a virtual metaverse where players can really experience the thrill of what it's like to own a thoroughbred racehorse. The system takes the stats of living racehorses, such as bloodline, training progress, and racing results, and then links them to the NFT derivatives.
One of the great things about Silks is that it mirrors the real world of thoroughbred horse racing, which does well in all market conditions – including during recessions. The industry typically generates $11 billion annually in the US, and so far, in 2022, it has been a record-breaking year for thoroughbred horse sales and prizes.
According to the Silks whitepaper, around 20,000 foals are born and registered in the United States each year after they turn one-year-old (yearlings). Horse owners will spend an average of $60,000 for these yearlings and another $40,000 per year on maintenance. With such high sales prices for racehorses, we can expect the NFT derivatives to rise quickly in price once the first batch is launched.
In addition to the NFT Horses, the Silks ecosystem consists of the following NFTs;
Through this ecosystem, members of Silks have the following options to earn an income;
The Silks Avatars are digital uniforms representing individuals' identities within the metaverse. Players must own a Silk Avatar to access the platform and participate in the races. Silks sold the first set of Genesis Avatars in April 2022 at the cost of 0.15 ETH a piece.
The Silks Avatars had the following customization options for the NFTs;
The NFT collection quickly grew in popularity to become the number #15 top-selling Ethereum sports NFT on OpenSea. The NFTs were also added to the prestigious Nansen.ai Gaming 50 Index, one of the industry's most respected indexes. Furthermore, the Silks Genesis Avatars were purchased by top investment firms and holders of top-tier NFT collections, such as Bored Ape Yacht Club and Cryptopunks.
As a result of the overwhelming demand, Silks decided to release another 5,000 Genesis Avatars to the public. The first mint is set for July 29th, 2022, and owners that hold their Avatar for at least 45 days will automatically receive a claim for a one-acre Silks Land parcel. Due to the limited supply, each buyer can only mint two NFTs per account, and the pricing for the NFTs will be tiered in this drop.
Silks Land parcels are virtual plots of land that horse owners can purchase and earn rewards by staking their horses. The Horse NFTs must be fed, trained, and sheltered in Silks – just as they would in real life. Therefore, horse owners must also own Silks Stables NFTs to house the horses. You can rent space in another player's stable to shelter your horse if you don't own a stable.
Overall, Silks has perfectly replicated the entire $11 billion economy of thoroughbred horseracing onto the blockchain, providing an avenue for horse racing lovers to earn another income stream while simultaneously enjoying their favorite sport. Feel free to join their Discord server to participate in the conversation and learn how you can make an income stream through Silks.
Star Atlas is a multiplayer RPG NFT metaverse set in the year 2620. The metaverse allows players to travel across different star systems and explore the depths of outer space. Players can discover new planets with hidden NFT treasures along their journey and build new space-bearing civilizations.
At the start of the game, players must choose to join one of three major factions that are competing for resources across Star Atlas. These include;
Once a new planet is discovered, players can choose to build civilizations and establish a fully-functioning space democracy through a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO). Alternatively, players can also dominate other planets through war or politics.
Other gameplay features include player-vs-player (PvP) fights for territory control, building space stations and ships, creating alliances with other players, controlling vehicles and fleets, and playing quests against the environment to earn rewards.
When players compete in the PvP gameplay, they put their entire NFT collections, including ships and weapons, on the line in a playing-for-keys battle. It is a high-risk, high-reward method of earning in the game. The winner is rewarded with the NFTs of the other player.
Because Star Atlas is a true MMORPG, players are free to act however they please in the metaverse. For example, a player could turn into a rogue pirate and risk their entire NFT collection against other players. Alternatively, the player could choose to remain civilized, help build a civilization on a new planet, and add to their fortune in the game.
One of the great things about Star Atlas is that it is built using Unreal Engine 5, the same gaming engine used to make top-tier games such as Fortnite. As a result, the metaverse is a high-definition and photorealistic world with some battle-tested game mechanics.
Overall, Star Atlas will provide an enjoyable experience for those who love futuristic space exploration games.
Phantom Galaxies is an NFT game that combines an open-world space simulator with a fast-paced mech shooter game. The project aims to be the leading multichain science-fiction metaverse shared online.
Blowfish Studios and Animoca Brands are developing the game.
Players can explore the Phantom Galaxies universe to discover new missions and locations in the game. The story is set on the planet Neotera, which has been invaded by an alien called Sha'Kari.
Players will earn tokens by completing missions, mining resources, scavenging, and in player-vs-player combat. Once they have earned tokens, they can use these to craft items and buy Starfighter mech. Players can also gather resources to craft items, run marketplaces, and form their own DAOs.
The missions are in-line with the story and let players learn more about the characters, locations, and the history of the game's universe. The quests are singular games that tell standalone stories. In addition to missions and quests, players can also conduct Raid missions, which are player-vs-environment (PvE) challenges.
The game itself is designed to be a AAA 3rd-person action RPG game that can rival top-tier games today. Players initially take control of a pilot that can jump in an NFT mech suit with a range of stats.
Other NFTs within the game include ships, avatars, mech, and equipment.
Early access to the game is expected at some point in Q4 2022, with the full version of the game expected to launch later in 2023.
MekaRim is a 3D alien multiverse game that is play-to-earn. The game's story revolves around the Earth being targeted by aliens after chaos spread across the globe. The remaining humans on the planet must join forces with the Meka Rim Jaegers to help defend their world.
The game is inspired by the Transformers and Gundam Wings worlds, and the art style of the MekaRim NFTs reflects this. The NFTs for MekaRim is a collection of 10,000 generative Jaegers with hundreds of different elements. These NFTs will serve as future avatars for players in the game.
The NFTs are now available to mint on the Ethereum blockchain and cost 0.15 ETH per NFT.
MekaRim has already gained a cult-like following with over 63,000 followers on Twitter and 10,000 members in its Discord group.
The game itself is expected to launch at some point in Q2 2023. However, before launching, the team intends to provide a game demo for 1000 owners that have the "Legend Role" characteristic in their NFT.
In the game itself, players can complete quests to save the planet from the aliens and earn $CORE tokens, the transaction token for MekaRim. In addition to completing the quests, players can also earn $CORE by staking their NFTs on the platform.
MekaRim is expected to rival the triple-A games on the market today because it is built using Unreal Engine. In addition, the MekaRim team are experts in developing games, 3D designing, animation, and advertising.
Overall, MekaRim is expected to provide a thrilling gaming experience in the Gundamn Winggameplay style.
Gold Fever is a multiplayer RPG game with an in-depth Play-to-earn economy. The game includes a real-time combat engine, AAA graphics, and a player-owned map.
Gold Fever takes place in a beautifully designed rainforest containing rivers, mountains, and untouched wilderness.
In the game, players can join the Adventurers or the Tribals. They will then need to battle against constant attacks from enemy factions and threats from dangerous wildlife on the island. The Adventurers are tasked with finding gold to get rich, while the Tribals are tasked with trying to defend the ancestral gold on the island.
The game features a survival system that uses the following elements;
Players must use these elements to ensure their survival during the Gold Fever. Alongside these elements, Gold Fever has an in-depth experience system in which the players can improve their different skills, including;
The tokens used within the game are Native Gold Token (NGL) and Julius' Brain (JBR). NGL is the in-game transaction token earned by mining within the game or completing quests and missions. JBR is the token that is used for platform governance.
Players can earn from the in-game economy through the following methods;
Bitter Cherry Productions is developing the game, and the team members have over 15 years of experience building popular gaming titles. As the game is made using Unreal Engine, it can boast highly detailed graphics with high-quality gaming mechanics that can rival top-tier games.
Overall, Gold Fever is a fun adventure game that combines action and a P2E model, making it appealing to a vast audience.
This list contains a wide range of different types of NFT games that you can play. Whether you're after action, adventure, or role-playing, there is something for everybody to enjoy.
In our opinion, Silks is undoubtedly one of the best NFT games to visit first. By combining the metaverse with the real world of thoroughbred horseracing, Silks has created an in-depth economy that can be both highly lucrative and enjoyable.
