Gearing up for launch, expansive blockchain ecosystem Illuvium recently dropped its pre-launch trailer. Currently based on PC, the game will launch its open beta via Epic Games Store on 25th July 2024.
However, Illuvium actually consists of three interoperable titles – Overworld, Arena, and Zero – all interlinked and enhancing each other. Set in a sci-fi world where players embark on a fantasy adventure, collect mystical creatures, and craft gear to empower their squads, Illuvium combines elements of open-world exploration, NFT collecting, and autobattler gameplay.
The PC release on the 25th July combines the Overworld and Arena experiences, with the resource collection mobile/PC Zero game due at a later date.
Founded in 2020, the Australian team has been working actively on the game for three years, during which anticipation has grown increasingly. But while expectations are high, the team has also been criticised for taking too long to roll out the game. Ahead of its upcoming release, the team has said “While we could launch sooner, we want to include the following features to make the launch considerably more impactful and secure…”
Gauntlet mode and a new weapon system are part of the new integrations players can expect in Illuvium Arena. Among the enhanced features in Overworld are character customisation, combat system, and NPC interaction.
Built on Ethereum in terms of its NFTs, Illuvium uses Immutable’s zkEVM to integrate in-game NFTs like its Illuvials, and other web3 features. As such it will be among the first live games to utilize Immutable’s Passport system and additional web3 solutions.
As recently as March 2024, the team announced it had raised $12 million in series A funding to support its forthcoming launch, although various NFT sales in previous years have taken total funding past the $150 million mark.
Discover more and stay up-to-date via the Illuvium website and X account.
