Sequence and Immutable have announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the landscape of web3 gaming. The collaboration leverages Sequence’s advanced gaming infrastructure and Immutable’s established zkEVM platform and ecosystem to enhance both game development and player experiences in the blockchain gaming sector. This partnership aims to provide game developers with powerful tools for building accessible, scalable, and engaging games that push the boundaries of blockchain technology.

Peter Kieltyka, CEO of Sequence, described the partnership as a natural progression, noting, “Immutable and Sequence have grown up together in web3 gaming from the industry’s earliest days. This partnership lets us accelerate each other with the combined strengths of world-class developer solutions and a massive ecosystem to drive the potential of web3-enhanced games forward in the eyes of all developers and players.”

Sequence and Immutable Join Forces to Advance Web3 Gaming

More About Immutable

Immutable has established itself as a leader in the web3 gaming industry, offering a secure, scalable, and user-friendly platform for developers to build on Ethereum. With over 400 games in its ecosystem, including popular titles like Gods Unchained, Guild of Guardians, and Blocklords, Immutable is trusted by developers and supported by substantial funding from investors such as Temasek, Tencent, and Bitkraft.

As an early adopter of zero-knowledge (zk) scaling solutions, Immutable introduced Immutable X, a Layer 2 rollup built in partnership with StarkWare, and Immutable zkEVM, developed with Polygon, to support fast and cost-efficient transactions. The platform’s advanced security and scalability features make it an ideal choice for developers focused on bringing web3 games to market efficiently and securely.

Immutable: Powering the Next Generation of Games

Sequence's Embedded Wallets

Through this partnership, Sequence’s Embedded Wallets are now integrated into the Immutable ecosystem, providing a secure, intuitive, and non-custodial wallet solution. Sequence Embedded Wallets are designed for ease of use, allowing for seamless player onboarding with options such as one-click login, email, and social sign-in, all without gas fees. Additionally, the wallets reduce the barriers for players by eliminating pop-ups and transaction signing requirements, making gameplay smoother and more accessible.

The Sequence Embedded Wallet significantly improves conversion rates by doubling the number of players who transition to paying users compared to other wallets, marking a notable advancement in web3 gaming accessibility and user engagement.

Cross-Game Interoperability

The integration between Sequence’s Embedded Wallet and Immutable Passport enables cross-game interoperability within Immutable’s ecosystem. Players can move effortlessly between games, carrying items, achievements, and profiles from one title to the next. This seamless experience strengthens the player community and allows for a more immersive gaming environment, where players can fully engage across multiple titles without barriers or technical complications.

Empowering Game Developers 

With this partnership, Immutable’s marketplace contracts are now available in Sequence-powered in-game marketplaces, providing developers with the ability to build and embed robust marketplaces directly within their games. These in-game marketplaces enable real-time trading of items, collectibles, and rewards, creating dynamic economic systems that enhance gameplay while giving players more ways to interact with the games they love. This functionality boosts player engagement and provides additional monetization opportunities for game developers.

Immutable Builder Powered by Sequence

The partnership also introduces the Immutable Builder, powered by Sequence, offering a low-code development platform equipped with comprehensive tools and analytics. This platform empowers developers to build engaging games with natural in-game economies and high retention rates. Key features of Immutable Builder include NFT checkouts, gas fee sponsorship, and integrations with popular platforms such as Unreal Engine, Unity, and mobile devices, providing developers with versatile and efficient development options.

The Immutable Builder also supports in-game NFT collections and marketplaces that comply with app store policies, enabling developers to create sustainable game economies and monetize through Sequence payment solutions, which allow for purchases via credit or debit cards across the Immutable ecosystem.

Immutable Ecosystem 

Optimizing User Experience 

To further support developers, the Immutable Builder offers advanced analytics to track and understand player behavior. These insights allow developers to fine-tune player experiences, optimize retention strategies, and create highly engaging games. With the ability to monitor user journeys and adjust gameplay dynamics, developers can ensure that players remain engaged, further enriching the gaming ecosystem.

Alex Connolly, CTO of Immutable, emphasized the importance of this collaboration for the future of web3 gaming, stating, “We are thrilled to continue upgrading the experience available to both gamers and developers on Immutable through this partnership with Sequence. This marks a significant step forward for the web3 gaming space, and makes the choice of where to build even simpler for game developers.”

Final Thoughts

Developers interested in building with Sequence on Immutable are encouraged to reach out to the business development teams from Sequence or Immutable. Additionally, Sequence and Immutable will soon host a developer demo and an AMA to provide an in-depth look at the partnership’s features and answer questions from the web3 development community.

This partnership between Sequence and Immutable is a step forward for web3 gaming, offering developers and players an ecosystem where games are more immersive, accessible, and interconnected than ever before. As this collaboration continues to evolve, it promises to redefine the possibilities within web3 gaming, making it more inclusive and seamless for users worldwide. For more information please visit the official website at sequence.xyz.