Crypto.com launches “Loaded Lions: Mane City” game on Cronos Chain
Loaded Lions, the premier non-fungible token (NFT) collection from Crypto.com, is venturing into the blockchain gaming world. The recent launch of Loaded Lions: Mane City on the Cronos chain marks a pivotal stride for the company.
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Web3 Tycoon Simulation
Developed in close association with the Cronos Play’s SDK team, the game offers players a tycoon simulation experience. They can craft dream cities and opulent mansions using in-game resources like gold and diamonds.
Players’ progression in the game is powered by the land they own, which is then populated with businesses such as gyms, music stores, and banks. Entry to the game during its launch phase requires ownership of a Land NFT from the “Land – The First Frontier” collection.
Though the collection was sold out last December, late entrants can access the game by purchasing real estate NFTs from secondary marketplaces.
Virtual Real Estate
Every Land NFT a player possesses represents a specific plot within Mane City. These plots become the foundation for city-building.
Players can build businesses that reward them with gold, and depending on the rarity of their Land NFT, they might also generate diamonds. There are five levels of rarity: Starter, Rare, Epic, Legendary, and Mythical, each influencing the gameplay dynamics.
Additional in-game advantages await those who own a Loaded Lions NFT. These perks can significantly speed up the player’s progress in the game.
Competitive mode and other updates
Although the game is in its beta version, developers are promising an evolving landscape. Soon, new features will be rolled out to enhance the game’s appeal and playability. Notably, a competitive mode (PvP) will pit players against each other in a race to the top, boosted by the gold they amass.
Henrik Johansson, the Global Head of Growth at Crypto.com, expressed his enthusiasm about the new launch:
“This is the first-ever game for Loaded Lions, our flagship NFT collection, and we hope our community finds the experience exciting and engaging as we pioneer and evolve the technology. Blockchain gaming is an important and growing feature of the Web3 ecosystem, and we will continue to build and support innovations in our effort to expand our reach and improve our offerings.”
Ken Timsit, the Managing Director of Cronos Labs, shared this sentiment:
“GameFi in particular is a high priority for our ecosystem development and it is important that we continue to diversify our dApp offerings in our quest to onboard the next billion users to Web3 and DeFi.”
Upon the introduction of the competitive mode, players will strive to top the leaderboard based on their seasonal gold earnings.
The rewards, which can be utilized for in-game advantages or exchanged for the native CRO token, will grow with their ranking. Unique features abound, including mansion customization, a dynamic prize pool, and strategic building placements. Additionally, an integrated marketplace enables players to transact businesses and blueprints.
Loaded Lions collection
Loaded Lions stands as the inaugural NFT collection of Crypto.com. The unique, algorithmically-generated profile picture (PFP) project was a trailblazer in the NFT realm. With each NFT boasting a distinct combination of 150 traits, owners are inducted into the exclusive ‘Mane Net’, a community that offers myriad perks.
