Project Awakening Phase III playtests coming soon.
CCP Games – studio behind the renowned Eve Online, is preparing for a series of playtests for their upcoming blockchain game, Project Awakening. The game takes place in world within the Eve Online universe. Project Awakening is a persistent world bound by digital physics. Where composability and programmability allows players to build on top.
Outside of and within the emergent game environment – unlocking boundless creativity for third-party development through blockchain technology and cryptography. Project Awakening promises to offer players a next-generation gaming experience with its innovative gameplay mechanics and immersive storytelling.
CCP Games has recently secured a successful funding round with $40 million in funding to expand their research and development into blockchain technology.
Scheduled to launch in 2024, CCP Games has announced multiple playtests for Project Awakening. The upcoming test, named Phase III, will start on May 21st. The studio announced that Around 5,000 participants will get invite to explore new gameplay elements for six weeks. Providing valuable feedback to CCP Games as they create their latest game.
Community-Centric Development
“Players will have a new series of tools at their disposal to add their own features and functionality to the experience, a new way of leaving their mark on the world. If you are a builder and want to be a part of this journey, then apply to PHASE III and join this new extension of the EVE Universe,” – CCP Games CEO, Hilmar Veigar Pétursson.
Project Awakening also uses the Carbon Development Platform, a tool that grants extensive third-party development and integration. The upcoming playtests will also feature a hackathon, encouraging developers and players to contribute to the game’s development. This is part of CCP’s strategy to ensure that the game not only entertains but also continuously evolves through community feedback.
Blockchain technology is increasingly being integrated into mainstream gaming. And with Project Awakening CCP Games plans to reach the edge. This game represents a significant step for CCP in creating a dynamic gaming environment. Where player actions have real-time consequences, leveraging the transparency and security that blockchain technology offers.