Pixels, winner of two titles at our GAM3 Awards 2024 "People's Choice" and "Best Causal", has announced the launch of Pixel Dungeon, a new game aimed at increasing the utility of its $PIXEL token. Developed in partnership with Crack and Stack, Pixel Dungeon integrates Pixels’ Reputation System, allowing for more comprehensive player engagement and reward mechanisms.

The game features fast-paced dungeon exploration where players mine $PIXEL, battle goblins, and compete against other players. The closed beta began on December 16th, with early access granted to players based on their reputation scores.

Pixels Introduces Pixel Dungeon to Expand $PIXEL Utility

About Pixels

Pixels, inspired by Stardew Valley and Runescape, is a blockchain-based farming MMO where players can farm, gather resources, and customize their virtual plots. The game is free to play on PC browsers and operates on the Ronin Network, blending the charm of classic farming games with the innovative capabilities of blockchain technology. Since its migration from Polygon to Ronin, Pixels has experienced significant growth (notably in SEA and the Philipines - similar to Axie Infinity). 

Pixels Claims Two GAM3 Awards 

Among winners of our GAM3 Awards 2024, Pixels' standout performance included two victories both “Best Casual” and “People’s Choice” awards. The recognition reflects the Ronin network’s substantial impact on the blockchain gaming landscape, further solidifying Ronin's reputation as a leader in the industry.

Additionally, Ronin’s “Best Ecosystem” win comes after a year of significant growth. The network’s surge in daily active users (DAUs), expanded NFT collections, and new partnerships have contributed to its success in the ever-evolving web3 gaming space. Ronin’s ecosystem now supports 15 playable titles, ranging from MMORPGs to puzzle games, attracting players worldwide.

Pixels 2x GAM3 Award Winner 2024

Expanding the $PIXEL Economy

The introduction of Pixel Dungeon reflects Pixels’ strategy to grow its ecosystem and deepen the utility of the $PIXEL token. In November, the platform distributed 22 million $PIXEL as in-game rewards, with players reinvesting 11 million $PIXEL, valued at approximately $2 million USD.

The platform has seen a 64% increase in revenue since August, generating 6.7 million $PIXEL over the same period. With over 200,000 monthly active spenders, Pixels aims to reinforce its position as a major player in web3 gaming through Pixel Dungeon and other upcoming projects. Luke Barwikowski, founder and CEO of Pixels, emphasized the broader impact of the new game:

“Integrating web3 components into gameplay and launching successful tokens is a significant challenge for many studios, but that’s where Pixels excels. This partnership allows us to grow the Pixels user base while demonstrating our ability to scale across multiple games. The $PIXEL token remains central to our ecosystem, supporting player engagement and monetization.”

Pixels Introduces Pixel Dungeon

Pixel Dungeon Gameplay

Pixel Dungeon offers a competitive and time-sensitive gaming experience where players navigate dungeons to mine $PIXEL, defeat enemies, and collect rewards. Key features include:

• Mining and Combat: Players mine $PIXEL and use tools like TNT to battle goblins and avoid hazards such as lava.
• Player vs. Player (PvP): Players can engage in PvP activities to sabotage rivals and claim additional rewards.
• Dynamic Map Options: The game includes both free and premium maps, with premium maps offering higher rewards.
• Direct Wallet Integration: All rewards are transferred directly to players’ wallets upon successful completion of a dungeon run.

With its mix of strategy and competition, Pixel Dungeon is designed to appeal to a range of players while showcasing the integration of web3 technology.

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Reputation System Integration

The Pixels Reputation System plays a central role in the closed beta of Pixel Dungeon, ensuring early access is reserved for active and engaged players. The system evaluates factors such as player activity, in-game actions, and on-chain holdings to calculate a reputation score. The closed beta access schedule is as follows:

• December 16th: Players with a reputation score of 3,000 or higher gain access to free and premium maps.
• December 17th: Players with a reputation score above 2,000 gain access to the free map, while premium map access opens to all players.

The launch of Pixel Dungeon marks another step in Pixels’ effort to create a robust ecosystem of games while increasing the visibility of web3 gaming. Players can follow Pixels on X (formerly Twitter) and Discord for updates and further developments.