Axie Infinity Reveals Development Update Summary
Sky Mavis, the developer behind Axie Infinity, summarized a wide range of updates, innovations, and new features to their ecosystem in its latest development update.
The Deets
- Origins, the new game mode, launched on iOS across select LATAM and Asian countries.
- Ronin, Sky Mavis' Ethereum sidechain, introduced its first NFT marketplace, Mavis Market.
- The Axie Avatar Forge went live, offering customizable avatars for users.
- A boost feature, Atia's Blessing, introduced in the Origins game mode, increasing players' Moonshard percentage.
The Bulk
On May 17, Sky Mavis launched Origins on iOS. Available in select countries across LATAM and Asia, the launch marked a historic milestone as Apple allowed externally-purchased NFTs to be used on the App Store for the first time. This means users can now engage with their NFT Axies on the new platform, offering more accessibility to the Axie universe.
On the same day, Ronin, the Ethereum sidechain developed by Sky Mavis, unveiled its first generalized NFT marketplace, the Mavis Market.
Additionally, Sky Mavis launched the Axie Avatar Forge, allowing users to create and customize unique avatars using their Axies. The inclusion of this feature showcases Sky Mavis's dedication towards creating immersive and engaging experiences for the Axie community.
Finally, they introduced Atia’s Blessing, a feature in Origins that boosts the Moonshard percentage players receive from Ranked Battles, providing more incentive for players to engage in competitive gameplay.
📊 By the Numbers
Axie Infinity holds the record for the highest transaction volume for an NFT collectible game, at $4.2 billion, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
🔜 What's Next?
Sky Mavis hints at exciting future developments, including Homeland and Axie Core, further deepening the gameplay experience for the Axie community.
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