Shutdown, a cross-platform web3 action shooter supported by Morningstar Ventures, has sold out its first NFT release, the Mongrel Collection. This collection of 1,750 free-to-mint NFTs was fully distributed, with over 1,000 Mongrel NFTs claimed through guaranteed spots on OpenSea.

Shutdown Mongrel NFTs Sell Out and $FUSE Token Launch

What is Shutdown?

Shutdown is an isometric co-op shooter game developed by a team with experience from Disney, Pixar, and Ubisoft. Built with Unreal Engine 5, the game focuses on creating and maintaining a player-driven economy. Holders of Mongrel Collection NFTs will receive benefits including an airdrop of $FUSE tokens, exclusive in-game upgrades, and better rewards in PvP and PvE modes.

Earlier this year, Shutdown entered its Open Beta phase, attracting over 4,000 weekly active players during a four-week tournament. The game aims to be available on iOS and Android via the App Store and Google Play Store later this year.

Shutdown Logo and Character Art

Leveraging Immutable zkEVM

The team building Shutdown will be leveraging Immutable zkEVM's advanced capabilities. IMX's cutting-edge chain combines zero-knowledge roll-up technology with Ethereum's ecosystem, which will provide developers as well as players with a seamless gaming experience.

Immutable's suite of products, including Passport, Orderbook, and Checkout, seamlessly integrates with IImmutable zkEVM, offering developers the tools to build and optimize their games. Shutdown will utilize these resources to enhance its gameplay, allowing players to customize, trade, and upgrade in-game assets effortlessly.

Leveraging Immutable zkEVM

What's Next for Shutdown?

Houston Song, Founder, and CEO of Shutdown, outlined the game's future plans: “Shutdown aims to offer cross-play capabilities between mobile and PC with a data-driven approach that integrates a 4x4 economy system. We are continuously adding new content, maps, features, and customizations in-game. The NFT sellout indicates strong player interest and progress in the right direction.”

As Shutdown continues to develop, both players and investors are keen to see how the game's integration of NFTs and cryptocurrency will influence the future of web3 gaming.