CCP Games, the renowned developer and publisher of EVE Online, has finally unveiled new information about their highly anticipated blockchain game, “Project Awakening.” In a pair of posts on the game’s official website on March 13, CCP revealed that the next Project Awakening playtest/hackathon is scheduled for May 21. Currently, signups for the closed beta are live.
The posts also provided some insights into the game world and its lore. According to CCP, Project Awakening will offer a single-shard survival experience, meaning players will not be split across different instances. The game is set in a dystopian future where civilization has crumbled due to its own ambition. Gameplay will revolve around survival, rebuilding a broken world, and engaging in combat.
CCP has confirmed that Project Awakening will incorporate blockchain gaming in some form, although the specifics have not yet been revealed. A blog post by CCP suggests that the game may involve digital asset ownership, real estate ownership, or other blockchain-based commoditization. However, the details remain scarce at this time.
Another blog post from March 13 seems to be written from the perspective of a non-player character, offering a glimpse into the game’s lore. While it contains intriguing lines such as “too long the gate network hasn’t carried thinking meat through its veins,” it serves more as a teaser than a comprehensive view of the game world.
Cointelegraph reached out to CCP for further information about the hackathon and what testers can expect. CCP CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson stated that they are not yet ready to share a launch window for the game.
In related news, a new launch platform aimed at developers and gamers in the web3 gaming space has been introduced, further highlighting the growing popularity and potential of blockchain gaming.