Immutable, a prominent player in the web3 gaming sector, has achieved notable progress in May of 2024. The release of Guild of Guardians, a highly anticipated AAA web3 mobile game, alongside significant growth in user signups for Immutable Passport and the introduction of The Main Quest rewards program, underscores the company's ongoing contributions to the digital gaming landscape.

Partnering with Spielworks to enhance gaming rewards and engagement, Immutable remains committed to making web3 gaming more accessible and appealing to a wider audience. Immutable's co-founder, Robbie Ferguson, commented: “Everyone is still massively underestimating how big web3 gaming is going to be. With over 300+ games now building on Immutable, nearly 40% of these games will be launched in 2024." 

Immutable Major May 2024 Milestones

More About Immutable?

‍Immutable is a leader in web3 gaming "on a mission to bring digital ownership to every player by making it safe and easy to build great games with blockchain technology". The Immutable platform makes it easy for game studios and independent developers to safely and confidently build and launch successful games on the Ethereum blockchain.

The product suite includes pre-built solutions, optimized for usability, that help developers get to market faster without sacrificing security or player experience. Builders get personalized web3 guidance, live support for their communities, and access to the largest ecosystem in gaming.

Immutable: Powering the Next Generation of Games

Tripple A Team and Immutable zkEVM

Co-founded by James Ferguson, Robbie Ferguson, and Alex Connolly in 2018, Immutable is headquartered in Sydney with a 250+ team, and backed by top tech investors like Temasek, Tencent, Coinbase, BITKRAFT Ventures, King River Capital, Galaxy Interactive, and more.

Immutable was one of the first gaming platforms to deliver a zero-knowledge (zk) scaling solution to the Ethereum community and provides developers with multiple zk-based scaling options, including Immutable X, a rollup based on StarkWare technology, and Immutable zkEVM, powered by Polygon.

Immutable Ecosystem  of Games and IPs

Expanding Gaming Ecosystem

Immutable recently disclosed a 900% increase in signed games year-over-year in Q1 ‘24 vs Q1 ‘23. The recent growth has seen the company sign over 75 games in the past three months alone, bringing the total games available on Immutable to over 270 – in line with the 70% market share reported by Messari in late 2023.

Notable, the platform recorded a record-breaking 32-game signings in March alone, reflecting a remarkable 9x increase compared to the previous year. This surge in new titles underscores the growing interest and demand for web3 gaming experiences.

900% Increase in Games Signed

The studio also pioneered the world's first blockbuster Play-to-Earn NFT trading-card game Gods Unchained and the mobile RPG Guild of Guardians. Alongside its own high-quality titles, Immutable partners with third-party game developers to provide them with best-in-class strategy and execution expertise aimed at ensuring the success of every web3 game deployed within the Immutable ecosystem.

Guild of Guardians Global Launch

Guild of Guardians, a AAA mobile web3 game, has garnered attention worldwide for its immersive storytelling and strategic gameplay. With over 1 million pre-registered players and a spot in the top 10 on both Android and Apple App Stores in key markets, Guild of Guardians signifies a significant step forward for web3 gaming. Noteworthy increases in day-one retention and daily active users underscore the growing demand for high-quality web3 gaming experiences.

Guild of Guardians Global Launch Roadmap

Here are the key launch highlights for Guild of Guardians:

• Over 1 million players had pre-registered for the game as of May 2024.
• Early total installs showed steady growth, increasing by nearly 30,000 within the first 24-48 hours.
• Achieved a spot in the top 10 rankings on both the Android and Apple App Stores in the US, Philippines, and Singapore. Notably, this growth was entirely organic, with no paid marketing efforts employed to prevent server crashes.
• Experienced approximately a twofold increase in day-one (D1) retention from the Regional Test Launch to the Global Launch. This improvement is attributed to the rebuilt tutorial, optimized core game loop, and integration of web3 technology.
• Witnessed a significant surge in concurrent users (CCU), with a tenfold increase, and daily active users (DAU), with a more than twentyfold increase, from the Regional Test Launches to the first day of the Global Launch.
• Android users accounted for nearly three-quarters of all downloads, with top markets including Brazil, the Philippines, and the US, showing dynamic fluctuations.
• Achieved a remarkable conversion rate, with approximately 98% of installs translating into active game players, indicative of a seamless download process.
• Launched the Rewards & Leaderboards feature with the Age of the Dread campaign, offering 1 million $GOG in rewards for the inaugural campaign.

Immutable Passport Hits 1 Million Signups

Immutable's all-in-one gamer identity solution, Immutable Passport, has surpassed 1 million signups, doubling from just a month ago. This milestone highlights the platform's role in introducing mainstream users to web3 gaming. With Passport providing easy access to games and marketplaces through a single secure profile, Immutable aims to democratize the web3 gaming landscape further with a target of 10 million signups in the future.

Immutable Passport Hits 1 Million Signups

Recent game launches contributing to growth:

• Space Nation Online: Embark on an interstellar adventure with Space Nation, a AAA Space Opera Web3 MMORPG that promises to take players beyond the stars.
• Medieval Empires: Immerse yourself in Medieval Empires, a mid-core multiplayer online strategy game set in a blockchain-powered historical world.
• DESPERADO B218: Join forces to uncover the missing link in DESPERADO B218, where players can engage in battles, develop agents, and collect and trade them.

The Main Quest Rewards Program

Immutable's ecosystem introduces The Main Quest, a rewards program offering up to $50 million in incentives for players. By leveraging Immutable Passport or connecting their wallet on Immutable zkEVM, gamers can participate in daily tasks and quests across various web3 games to earn Gems and claim bonus incentives.

This initiative incentivizes player engagement and showcases the benefits of digital ownership within the web3 gaming space. Immutable's co-founder, Robbie Ferguson, commented: “With The Main Quest, we are showing players what they can expect when we talk about the real benefits of digital ownership.”

The Main Quest Rewards Program

In addition to earning Gems, players have the opportunity to claim bonus incentives such as game tokens and unique in-game NFTs by completing quests on Immutable zkEVM.

These include:

• Swapping tokens on various third-party DEXs using the zkEVM.
• Providing liquidity on platforms like Merkl and Gamma to contribute to the ecosystem.
• Buying and selling NFTs on the Immutable zkEVM marketplace to showcase their collection.

For further details on the specific projects and platforms where players can earn these additional prizes, they are encouraged to visit the official rewards page.

Daily Gems as Rewards

Tapping Spielworks 7 Million Plus Users

A partnership with Spielworks aims to enhance gaming rewards and engagement for players. Teaming up with Spielworks' gaming platform, Wombat, and its asset marketplace, AtomicHub, Immutable seeks to improve user acquisition and interaction within the web3 gaming ecosystem. 

Spielworks boasts 7M+ users across all products and brings the benefits of blockchain to mass-market gaming. This collaboration signifies a step towards making web3 gaming more accessible and appealing to a broader audience.

• True ownership of digital assets
• Secure handling of tokens and trading
• Streamlined interaction with exceptional blockchain games.

 Adrian Krion, CEO and Co-Founder of Spielworks, stated: "High-quality content within and around Web3 games deserves a proper spotlight, and together with Immutable, we can really elevate the space for everyone — creators, players, and traders alike"

Spielworks and Immutable New Partnerhsip

Embracing the Future of Web3 Gaming

Immutable's co-founder, Robbie Ferguson, emphasizes the company's commitment to quality and innovation within the web3 gaming landscape. With successful launches and partnerships, Immutable remains at the forefront of shaping the future of blockchain gaming experiences.

As web3 gaming gains traction, Immutable remains dedicated to building an ecosystem that benefits gamers, game studios, and enthusiasts. Robbie Ferguson, commented: “The things that we focus on at Immutable is, number one, the games we work with have to be quality games that you would want to play outside of web3. That's a really important bar.”

Immutable zkEVM Monthy Active Users Growth May 2024

As May concludes, Immutable's momentum continues unabated. With promising upcoming releases and a dedication to advancing web3 gaming, Immutable is poised to lead the charge toward a future where web3 gaming becomes commonplace worldwide.