Nexus Interactive has announced the upcoming launch of its free-to-play strategy game, Everdawn Champions, on the Epic Games Store. Set to enter open beta on September 25, the tactical trading card game is now available for wishlisting on the platform, marking an important milestone for the title and its growing community.

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What is Everdawn Champions?

Everdawn Champions is a strategy game with a strong emphasis on blockchain technology, allowing players to have full ownership of in-game assets such as cards and character skins. This feature gives players more control over their virtual items, enabling them to trade, sell, or keep these assets across Nexus’s broader ecosystem.

Developed by Nexus Play, Nexus Interactive's in-house studio, Everdawn Champions is designed using Unity 3D, providing visually immersive 3D environments combined with fast-paced tactical gameplay. The title has already gained traction, building a community of over 100,000 players. According to Nexus, its combination of competitive card battling and asset ownership offers a fresh experience within the strategy genre.

Before its upcoming open beta release, Everdawn Champions has undergone rigorous testing. Nexus Interactive reports that, along with its other game, Questing Realms, the two titles collectively saw 1 million matches played during their closed beta phase. This robust engagement highlights the growing interest in Nexus’s games ahead of wider availability.

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More About Nexus Interactive

At the heart of Nexus Interactive’s offering is a robust platform where gamers can securely own, trade, and monetize in-game assets as NFTs, powered by its proprietary NXI Token. The startup promotes user-generated content and innovative gameplay mechanics, empowering participants to influence virtual worlds actively.

With the recent integration of Coinbase’s smart wallet, users will gain effortless access to Nexus Interactive’s ecosystem using a simple passkey. This method eliminates the need for lengthy downloads or management of recovery phrases, providing a hassle-free experience. Notably, smart wallet users will benefit from zero gas fees initially, courtesy of the Base Gasless Campaign, which offers substantial gas credits.

Liam Bacon, CEO and Founder of Nexus Interactive, expressed enthusiasm about this recent news, stating: "Integrating Coinbase’s smart wallet marks a pivotal step in our mission to enhance user accessibility within our web3 gaming ecosystem. We aim to make the onboarding process as straightforward as possible, akin to logging into a website. Our users can fully engage with our games and enjoy fee-free transactions."

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A Growing Ecosystem with $NXI Token

In addition to Everdawn Champions, Nexus is working on expanding its ecosystem with the launch of the $NXI token. The token will function as a utility and governance token across all Nexus games, allowing players to purchase assets, participate in in-game economies, and engage in other activities within the Nexus universe. This token is expected to play a central role in enhancing player interaction and engagement across the developer's growing portfolio of web3 games.

Future Releases

Nexus has other titles in the pipeline, with two mobile games scheduled for future release. Snap Royale, a mobile auto battler, is planned for launch in 2025, while Kingdoms of Conquest, a mobile base builder, is slated for release in 2026. These titles will further expand Nexus's presence in the strategy and mobile gaming sectors.

With the launch of Everdawn Champions in open beta, Nexus Interactive is positioning itself at the intersection of gaming and blockchain technology, offering players new opportunities for both gameplay and asset management. More information is available here.