PlanetSide Developers Unveil New Crypto Game: Reaper Actual; Next Steps for MapleStory Universe Revealed
In the world of gaming, excitement is building around a new title that promises to revolutionize the first-person shooter (FPS) genre. Reaper Actual, developed by Distinct Possibility Studios, is set to launch on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the Etherlink platform for its Web3 version.
This fast-paced, open-world, persistent FPS features dynamic faction warfare on the fictional island of Marova. It combines tactical FPS gameplay with MMO-style progression, base-building, crafting, and a player-driven economy. Players will engage in both PvP and PvE missions, fighting against rival players and AI factions, with shifting territory control based on players' victories and defeats.
The game's blockchain integration, on the Etherlink platform, allows for asset ownership and trading, adding a dimension of player ownership through blockchain technology. Industry veterans such as John Smedley, Matt Higby, and Trammell Isaac, known for their work on PlanetSide 2, are part of the development team.
No exact release date has been provided yet, but the game is planned for release in early 2026, with a free-to-play model approximately six months later. The development team is also planning to release over a dozen mobile and web experiences by Q1 2026 to complement the core game.
Reaper Actual is poised to be a significant addition to the gaming landscape, blending FPS and MMO gameplay with blockchain features. The precise launch date remains to be announced, but the anticipation is palpable.
Meanwhile, in other gaming news, Endless Clouds launched an END token airdrop tied to Treeverse, with token claims opening up on Friday. MapleStory N, a PC-based game, recreates the original side-scrolling experience for its player base, with in-game items as NFTs. The game is four times larger than Call of Duty: Warzone's Al Mazrah.
Gunzilla, planning to work with Valve, aims to meet Steam's platform guidelines regarding crypto and NFTs. FIFA Rivals has surpassed 500K downloads on Android since its June release. The full release of Reaper Actual arrives early next year, before going free-to-play approximately six months later.
[1] Distinct Possibility Studios Announces Reaper Actual, a New First-Person Shooter Game (2025, July 1) [2] Reaper Actual: A New Blockchain-Integrated First-Person Shooter Game (2025, July 2) [3] Reaper Actual: A Closer Look at the Game's Features and Blockchain Integration (2025, July 3)
- The upcoming game, Reaper Actual, developed by Distinct Possibility Studios, promises to revolutionize the first-person shooter genre by integrating blockchain technology on Etherlink, offering players asset ownership and trading.
- Industry veterans such as John Smedley, Matt Higby, and Trammel Isaac, notable for their work on PlanetSide 2, are part of the Reaper Actual development team.
- Reaper Actual is set to launch on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the Etherlink platform for its Web3 version, with a release planned in early 2026.
- The game's free-to-play model is expected to be introduced approximately six months after its launch, with bonus mobile and web experiences planned for Q1 2026.
- Endless Clouds recently launched an END token airdrop tied to Treeverse, and MapleStory N, a PC-based game, recreates the original side-scrolling experience with NFT in-game items.
- Gunzilla, planning to work with Valve, is aiming to meet Steam's platform guidelines regarding crypto and NFTs.
- Bitcoin enthusiasts should take note of FIFA Rivals, which has surpassed 500K downloads on Android since its June release.
- Web3 integration, cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH, NFTs, ICOs, and decentralized finance are increasingly becoming integral aspects in today's gaming technology landscape.
