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About the Collaboration
Square Enix, renowned for creating JRPG classics like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, has partnered with a leading metaverse investment firm to develop its own crypto-based NFT game. The collaboration aims to enhance marketing efforts for the game titled “Symbiogenesis” and its collection of 10,000 Ethereum NFTs.
Square Enix and Animoca Brands
Animoca Brands Japan will provide support for the game, leveraging its expertise in expanding Japanese products globally, NFT sales, and fostering partnerships with other companies in Animoca’s portfolio. Kensuke Amo, COO of Animoca Brands Japan, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, highlighting Square Enix’s reputation for delivering top-tier entertainment content.
Details of the Game
“Symbiogenesis” is a narrative adventure game designed for PC, set in a post-apocalyptic high fantasy world. Players will assume the roles of their Ethereum NFT avatars and engage in interactions with other in-game NFTs minted on Polygon, the leading Ethereum scaling network. Access to the game requires owning an NFT.
Game Setting
The storyline unfolds on a floating continent in a dystopian future Earth plagued by pollution, where humans battle against mythical creatures like dragons. The game is slated to be featured on Animoca Brands Japan’s upcoming NFT launchpad, supporting both Ethereum and Polygon networks, scheduled for release in the summer.
Previous Collaborations
Square Enix and Animoca Brands have a history of partnership. In 2020, Square Enix participated in an investment round for “The Sandbox,” an NFT game owned by Animoca, integrating characters and assets from its Dungeon Siege game into Sandbox’s creation tools. Additionally, Square Enix introduced Final Fantasy VII-themed NFTs on Polygon in 2022 and invested $35 million in Bitcoin gaming and payment platform Zebedee the same year.
Future Prospects
Naoyuki Tamate, the Producer of Symbiogenesis, expressed excitement about the collaboration with Animoca Brands Japan, emphasizing the strategic aim of bringing the Web3 experience to a broader audience. The partnership signifies Square Enix’s growing interest in the crypto and NFT space, paving the way for innovative gaming experiences.
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