{"id":17411,"date":"2024-10-04T15:00:43","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T15:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/04\/shardbound-to-launch-open-beta-on-steam-and-epic-games\/"},"modified":"2024-10-04T15:00:43","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T15:00:43","slug":"shardbound-to-launch-open-beta-on-steam-and-epic-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/04\/shardbound-to-launch-open-beta-on-steam-and-epic-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Shardbound to Launch Open Beta on Steam and Epic Games"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1d24fd3a-123c-4656-bca1-fb72806b8d88\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p>Popular Ethereum-based strategy card game <a href=\"https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/shardbound-nfts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shardbound<\/a> is set to launch its Open Beta on October 9.<\/p>\n<p>Developed by Bazooka Tango and built on Ethereum\u2019s Layer-2 <a href=\"https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/immutable-guide-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Immutable zkEVM<\/a> network, the game will be available on both Steam and the Epic Games Store. This open beta phase will focus on gathering feedback to fine-tune the gameplay ahead of a full release, though the beta\u2019s end date has not yet been confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>With its upcoming beta, the developers hope to refine core elements whilst introducing blockchain integration, although some features will be limited based on platform restrictions.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76102\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76102\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76102\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-76102 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shardbound-gameplay.png\" alt=\"Shardbound - Gameplay\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shardbound-gameplay.png 800w, https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shardbound-gameplay-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shardbound-gameplay-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shardbound-gameplay-370x207.png 370w, https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shardbound-gameplay-760x426.png 760w, https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shardbound-gameplay-270x152.png 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript> Source: Shardbound<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<h2><strong>What is Shardbound?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Shardbound is a turn-based strategy game that blends elements of deck-building and tactical combat where players create decks filled with unique cards, which they use to command units on a grid-based battlefield. The game offers multiple ways to win, such as through direct military engagements or by employing economic strategies to outlast opponents.<\/p>\n<p>Originally developed by Spiritwalk Games, Shardbound launched in Early Access in 2017 after a successful crowdfunding campaign but never reached full completion.<\/p>\n<p>Bazooka Tango acquired the game in 2023 and has since worked to incorporate web3 elements, particularly through the use of <a href=\"https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/what-are-nfts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NFTs<\/a> that represent in-game cards.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76104\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76104\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76104 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shardbound-web3.png\" alt=\"Shardbound - Open Beta\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76104\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76104 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shardbound-web3.png\" alt=\"Shardbound - Open Beta\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shardbound-web3.png 800w, https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shardbound-web3-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shardbound-web3-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shardbound-web3-370x207.png 370w, https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shardbound-web3-760x426.png 760w, https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shardbound-web3-270x152.png 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript> Source: Shardbound<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>What can we expect from the Open Beta?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Beginning October 9, the Open Beta will be available on both Steam and the <a href=\"https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/epic-games-blockchain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epic Games Store.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>One standout feature is that viewers will be able to join mid-game, offering a more interactive experience. Bazooka Tango\u00a0will use feedback from the community during this phase to enhance and fine-tune the game\u2019s mechanics. The beta will remain open for an undetermined period, with continuous adjustments being made based on player input.<\/p>\n<p>Whilst the game is integrated with blockchain technology, some features will be limited on Steam due to the platform\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/valve-epic-steam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restrictions against NFT-enabled games.<\/a> Players will still be able to obtain NFTs representing in-game cards through Immutable\u2019s zkEVM network, but they will have to claim these via email codes or through Immutable\u2019s wallet system.<\/p>\n<p>More details on future NFT integration and long-term plans will be shared in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-cli-class=\"cli-blocker-script\"  data-cli-script-type=\"non-necessary\" data-cli-block=\"true\"  data-cli-element-position=\"head\">!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js?v=next');<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/shardbound-open-beta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Popular Ethereum-based strategy card game Shardbound is set to launch its Open Beta on October 9. 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