Mario Bautista
With working title Autobattler, Moonray Studio has unveiled its working on a mobile-based web3 game with release scheduled Q1 2025.
A complementary game to PC-based battle arena Moonray, Moonray Autobattler will feature the same assets as its core game. Although those customizable NFTs and token rewards in the form of MNRY are available, the game aims to gain traction among non-web3 players too. As such, Moonray’s web3 elements are hidden to players not wanting to interact with them.
Furthermore, Autobattler will serve as an expansion of the larger Moonray ecosystem. Besides the PC-game, which is also slated for future console distribution, the brand includes a graphic novel called Mother’s Skin.
Building on the game’s lore, the book provides inspiration and concept art for gameth artists which is available at numerous comic bookstores across the US and UK. In addition, Moonray is partnering with Reel FX to bring the game and comic book to the screen in the form of an animated series.
Moonray co-founder and CBO Hans Andersson commented, “The Autobatter mobile game will allow us to vastly expand our user base and playtime by providing access to gamers who cannot play the AAA version and allowing users to play on-the-go. We’re super excited to progress along our roadmap and build out the Moonray ecosystem further.”
Among other investors, Moonray has raised a total of $8.25 million from Animoca Brands, Polygon Ventures, and Cardano.
Animoca chairman Yat Siu said, “The addition of a mobile game to Moonray’s immersive combat experience will broaden the game’s user base and appeal and the easy integration of blockchain technology is subtle and smart. Users familiar with blockchain wallets and purchasing crypto can elevate their gaming experience while traditional online players can dive into the game unhindered by typical adoption barriers.”
Check out Moonray via Epic games Store.
