Key Takeaways
- Launch of Fantasy Troop: Similar to a fantasy sports league, captains draft and manage their roster, allocate the teams $ to its players. Players choose their opponents and decide how much of their $ to wager in battles. Both captains and players share in the winnings.
- Empowering Gameplay: Using Immutable zkEVM with Polygon support, offers enterprise-grade security, cost-effective development, and seamless Ethereum interoperability, bringing web3 games on par with web2 counterparts.
- $3 Million Pre-Sale: Second World Games secured $3 million in presale for the native token $SWIO, which launches on June 26th in the “Second World: New Era” game.
- Launch Dates: The pilot program started on June 17th, with the official launch targeted for July, pending a successful pilot phase.
Second World Games has launched “Fantasy Troop,” the pioneering fantasy league for Web3 gaming, integrated into the acclaimed “Second World: New Era” game. Alongside this launch, the company secured $3 million in pre-sale for its native token, $SWIO.
Carlos Cameo, a prodigious developer who launched his first game at age 14 and founded his first multimillion-dollar company at 18, co-founded Second World Games in 2022 with Íñigo Cavestany. Their vision was to address the deficiencies in the Web3 gaming landscape by creating games that prioritize immersive gameplay over complex crypto mechanics, thereby appealing to a broader audience beyond the niche market. For two years, their dedicated team has worked to realize this vision.
“Second World: New Era” is the second game live from their studio, a free-to-play, competitive strategy game inspired by classics like Clash of Clans and Clash Royale. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Immutable zkEVM with Polygon support, players compete globally, earn rewards, and engage in strategic NFT transactions for real monetary gains. Set on a real-world-inspired planet Earth, New Era combines city-building and PvP strategy, inviting players to rebuild civilization one city at a time, manage combat decks, and climb leaderboards to earn special rewards.
Building on the success of New Era, Second World Games is now introducing “Fantasy Troop,” the first fantasy league for Web3 gaming that combines active gameplay with strategic management. Fantasy Troop integrates seamlessly within New Era, creating a competitive fantasy sports environment where investors and players collaborate in a dynamic system. Both effective management and skilled gameplay are essential for winning and earning rewards. Web2 skilled players find their space in this new realm, while Web3 investors manage them, offering lucrative opportunities for both gamers and non-gamers alike, democratizing the space for all enthusiasts. Fantasy Troop will pilot the week of June 17th, with the $SWIO TGE set for June 26th. Pending a successful pilot, the official launch is targeted for July.
$SWIO, which has already garnered $3 million in its presale from industry leaders such as Paul Saliba, CEO of Volpex, and Koh Onozawa, CEO of Bit2Me, empowers players by linking the studio’s business performance with the token’s value. Beyond being a symbol of achievement, $SWIO enhances the gaming experience by allowing players to purchase in-game assets and earn rewards through tournaments and in-game tasks.
Key Features of Fantasy Troop:
- Team Formation: Captains draft teams of ten skilled players to compete for $SWIO. Both players and captains share in the winnings, fostering a collaborative atmosphere and passive income opportunities.
- Strategic Allocation: Captains allocate resources to players, who then wager on battles. Captains make strategic decisions about hiring, firing, and reallocating funds based on performance.
- Fairness and Competitiveness: Fantasy Troop maintains fairness and competitiveness with a meticulously balanced matchmaking system, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“Second World Games aims to create a vibrant, engaging, and inclusive gaming environment that offers real value to its players. The introduction of Fantasy Troop and $SWIO marks a significant milestone in achieving this mission,” the company said in a statement.
