We have just announced the nominees for the Most Anticipated category, highlighting upcoming titles generating excitement in the web3 gaming community. This category recognizes projects that promise innovation, engaging gameplay, and strong community impact once released. Our annual awards, now in their fourth year, celebrate the creativity and contributions of developers, studios, and creators driving the growth of decentralized gaming.
GAM3 Awards 2025 Most Anticipated Nominees
The Most Anticipated category features five notable nominees:
1. Parallel Colony
Developer: Parallel Studios
Genre: Metaverse / RPG / Simulation
Platforms: Web
Parallel Colony is an AI-powered survival simulation game where you team up with autonomous avatars to navigate the challenges of a post-apocalyptic Earth. Your goal is to help these avatars manage resources, build colonies, and defend against rivals.
What makes the game stand out is the evolving nature of the AI, your avatars learn from the world around them and adjust their actions accordingly. Instead of controlling every move, you give general instructions, and the avatars handle the rest, making each gameplay experience unique and unpredictable.
2. Axie Infinity: Atia's Legacy
Developer: Sky Mavis
Genre: MMORPG / Adventure
Platforms: Web
Axie Infinity: Atia’s Legacy brings the Axie universe into a full-scale MMO where players lead a squad of up to four Axies in real-time combat, take on quests across Lunacia’s diverse regions, and connect with others in shared town hubs. Designed for both PC and mobile with cross-platform play, the game expands on earlier Axie titles by combining exploration, crafting, and guild-based play into one persistent world. Existing Axie assets such as Axies and Land plots carry forward into this new experience, while newcomers can start with accessible starter squads to learn the game’s systems.
3. Avalon
Developer: AVALON CORP
Genre: MMORPG / RPG
Platforms: Web
Avalon is an action RPG set in a medieval fantasy world where players explore vast lands, complete quests, and battle mythical creatures. The game integrates web3 features such as NFT-based weapons, armor, and land ownership, offering a persistent and evolving online universe. Developed on the Unreal Engine and incorporating state-of-the-art technologies, Avalon is poised to push the boundaries of what is possible in virtual worlds
4. Reaper Actual
Developer: Distinct Possibility Studios
Genre: Shooter / Strategy
Platforms: Web
Reaper Actual is an open-world, persistent first-person shooter that drops players into the conflict-ridden island of Marova. Developed by Distinct Possibility Studios, the game blends tactical gunplay with long-term progression systems. Players step into the role of customizable operators called Reapers and navigate a world where both player-controlled squads and AI factions are fighting for control.
Reaper Actual drops players into a continuous conflict where battles don’t reset and every decision affects the bigger picture. You can raid enemy bases, defend your own, or take on missions connected to active faction warfare. The island of Marova constantly shifts as both players and AI forces shape the outcome. Build your Reaper, upgrade your gear, and push forward in a world where tactics and strategy matter.
5. Legend of YMIR
Developer: WEMADE
Genre: MMORPG / Multiplayer / Adventure
Platforms: Mobile
Legend of YMIR is an MMORPG developed by Wemade that combines classic online role-playing with modern web3 systems. Built with Unreal Engine 5, the game delivers hyper-realistic visuals while drawing players into a world inspired by Norse mythology. The setting revolves around Ragnarok, a prophesied apocalypse that defines the fate of both gods and mortals.
Unlike traditional MMORPGs that rely on fixed server structures, Legend of YMIR introduces an open server system where worlds expand and contract depending on population activity. This makes the game feel more alive and dynamic as players explore large-scale battlegrounds, take part in raids, and fight for resources.
Blockchain integration is a major component. By linking the in-game economy with Wemix’s global token system, Legend of YMIR aims to create a play environment where time spent in the game can have value beyond entertainment. The game already proved successful in Korea, topping charts upon release, and is now preparing for a global launch on both mobile and PC.
Event Details and Industry Impact
Our 2025 GAM3 Awards ceremony will be hosted live in the Philippines as part of the YGG Play Summit 2025 on November 21st. The event will feature both an in-person audience and a global livestream, enabling millions of fans worldwide to witness the celebration of web3 gaming achievements.
This year's awards introduces new categories, strategic partnerships with Sui, OpenSea, Arbitrum, and Abu Dhabi Gaming, and a prize pool exceeding $7 million. A distinguished jury including representatives from Konami, Sony, Ubisoft, and Krafton will evaluate nominees across all categories.
Since its launch in 2022, our GAM3 Awards has been regarded as “The Oscars of Web3 gaming,” highlighting technical innovation, community engagement, and creative excellence. The Most Anticipated category showcases a diverse range of upcoming web3 games, from strategy and simulation to action RPGs and multiplayer shooters. These nominees demonstrate the growing innovation in blockchain gaming and reflect the community’s excitement for new experiences in the evolving web3 ecosystem.
