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PixelRealm, a Web3 gaming ecosystem, has partnered with Neon EVM to enable Ethereum-based games on the Solana blockchain effortlessly. This strategic alliance aims to simplify the deployment process for game developers by allowing them to bring their existing Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible games to Solana without extensive code modifications, saving time and resources.
The blockchain gaming sector is witnessing a surge in investments, with over $580 million invested in 2024, as per Rootdata. PixelRealm, backed by industry giants like Binance Labs and Polygon Studios, currently attracts more than 120,000 active players.
The collaboration will introduce ‘Kugle,’ a mobile game centered around virtual collectible pets, leveraging NFTs and residing in the interactive world of KugleWorld. This game optimizes Solana’s fast and cost-effective environment facilitated by Neon EVM infrastructure.
Steven Leaton, Neon EVM’s Gaming Lead, emphasized the significance of rapid deployment in gaming, particularly in play-to-earn (P2E) and casual gaming segments. Leaton stressed the importance of reducing development complexities to enhance player engagement and broaden the player base.
Neon EVM, operating within the Solana ecosystem, ensures seamless deployment of EVM-based dApps on Solana, benefiting from the blockchain’s efficiency without extensive code adjustments.
PixelRealm CEO, Samuel Plesnik, highlighted the partnership’s value in merging traditional gaming with Web3 technologies to offer high-speed, low-fee gaming experiences, driving mainstream adoption of blockchain games.
The collaboration aims to simplify the integration of Ethereum-based games on Solana, facilitating quick access to broader audiences and enhancing the player experience, which could significantly boost the Web3 gaming industry’s growth.