Neon Machine Secures $19.5M for Web3 Shooter Game Shrapnel
Neon Machine Secures $19.5M for Web3 Shooter Game Shrapnel
🎮 Moon Crash Makes Bank
Neon Machine has secured $19.5M in funding to develop Shrapnel, a blockchain-based extraction FPS game slated for 2026 launch.
The game is set in 2038 after a lunar collision creates an evacuated Sacrifice Zone on Earth. Players can:
- Engage in combat and creation
- Trade NFTs on Ethereum, Polygon, and Avalanche
- Own and influence platform development
Shrapnel includes community creation tools and aims to provide accessible blockchain-based earning opportunities through gameplay, trading, and content creation.
The funding will support final development phases before the anticipated 2026 release.
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Shrapnel Forms Strategic Alliance with GGI for Web3 FPS Development
Shrapnel announces a new partnership with GGI (powered by MIXMARVEL and Yeeha Games) to advance FPS gaming in the Web3 space. This follows their earlier collaboration with BGame Alliance in December 2024. The partnership aims to: - Enhance FPS gaming experiences in Web3 - Leverage blockchain technology for gaming - Combine expertise from multiple gaming platforms This strategic alliance marks another step in Shrapnel's expansion of their blockchain-based FPS ecosystem, which features player-owned assets and community-driven development.
China Approves First Licensed Web3 Game - Shrapnel FAQ Released
Former Halo developers' extraction FPS game Shrapnel becomes China's first officially licensed Web3 game, marking a significant milestone for blockchain gaming adoption. The game, built on a real-world asset (RWA) blockchain, features: - Player-owned assets across Ethereum, Polygon, and Avalanche networks - Community-driven development tools - Set in 2038 post-lunar impact scenario - True ownership mechanics for in-game items The development team has released an FAQ addressing key questions about their Chinese partnership and implementation on the Trusted Copyright Chain. [Read full FAQ](medium.com/@playSHRAPNEL/lau)
Shrapnel Announces Holiday Event with Major Updates
**SHRAPPY HOLIDAYS Event Details:** - **Dates**: November 18-25, starting 11am PST - **New Features**: * Map updates * 2 new weapons * Controller support (version 1) **Exclusive Rewards:** - Weapon skins - Schematics - Comic books - Additional special items Event takes place in the Sacrifice Zone with multiple opportunities to earn exclusive content.
Shrapnel Announces Holiday Event with Major Updates
**Shrappy Holidays Event Coming Soon** - Event runs November 18-25, starting at 11am PST - Major gameplay updates include: * Map improvements * Two new weapon additions * First version of controller support - Special holiday rewards featuring: * Exclusive weapon skins * Schematics * Comic book collectibles Players can join the action in the Sacrifice Zone for limited-time rewards and enhanced gameplay experience.