The Struggles of Crypto Gaming
While crypto gaming has long been seen as a key use for blockchain, empowering gamers to own and trade unique items, developers face challenges in sustaining their games and digital economies.
Some titles, such as Gunzilla Games’ Off the Grid, have gained traction with top streamers but numerous others with token models struggle to attract players and secure funding.
Notable Game Closures
In 2025, several once-promising crypto games have shut down. Here are some notable closures:
Deadrop
Deadrop was closed by developer Midnight Society in January. The extraction shooter sold NFT access passes on Ethereum, but players rallied for refunds after the studio gave only two days’ notice to employees.
Ember Sword
The Ethereum game Ember Sword raised over $200 million for NFT land sales but ultimately shut down in May due to lack of funding, despite significant initial hype.
Nyan Heroes
Nyan Heroes, a Solana cat-mech shooter, ceased operations in May after failing to secure funds for a full launch, causing its NYAN token to lose over 99% of its value.
Realms of Alurya
Realms of Alurya faced funding issues as its developer lost crucial grant support, halting development despite hopes for future solutions.
Symbiogenesis
Square Enix’s Symbiogenesis will conclude its journey purposefully on July 15, 2025, with its storyline coming to an end amidst ample resources.
The Mystery Society
The Ethereum game The Mystery Society suspended operations in February due to funding issues, despite raising $3 million previously.
Raini: The Lords of Light
Raini: The Lords of Light will shut down on July 21. The studio will transition to new games and pay out rewards before closing.
The Walking Dead: Empires
Gala Games’ The Walking Dead: Empires will close by July 31, 2025, stating financial considerations were a factor in their decision.
MetalCore
MetalCore ceased its game servers and Discord community in March as it undergoes significant changes, leaving players in uncertainty.
Blast Royale
The mobile game Blast Royale announced its discontinuation in mid-May and open-sourced its code, allowing community members to continue its legacy after stopping service on June 30.
Mojo Melee
Mojo Melee, an NFT auto-battler, will shut down on July 1 as its developer pivots to AI-related pursuits.
The crypto gaming landscape is rapidly changing, with many promising projects failing to find a route to sustainability. The ongoing trends hint at a challenging future for blockchain games and their developers.
Edited by Andrew Hayward
This story was originally published on May 31, 2025, and last updated with new details on June 27.
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