Crypto gaming on Avalanche is quickly becoming a popular trend, with games like Off the Grid and MapleStory N leading the charge. The blockchain’s gaming ecosystem now has its own NFT pass, designed to connect games and reward players for their participation.
Recently launched, the Avalanche Battle Pass is a free-to-mint NFT available on the Magic Eden marketplace, in collaboration with Ava Labs and Playfull. Once the pass is minted, players can register it on the Playfull website and begin earning rewards by playing partnered games. These rewards include in-game NFTs and AVAX tokens as players progress through the rewards path.
The concept of a “battle pass” originated from games like Fortnite, where players can earn special items or in-game currency by completing objectives. Solana’s gaming ecosystem introduced a similar Solana Game Pass earlier this year, and now Avalanche has joined the ranks for crypto gamers.
Parker Heath, Ava Labs Gaming Lead, explained the importance of the Battle Pass in uniting the gaming community on Avalanche. By providing a single progression layer where players can earn rewards across multiple games, the Battle Pass aims to create a cohesive user experience for gamers.
The Avalanche Battle Pass is currently free to mint for a month and supports a variety of games including Off the Grid, Spellborne, Forgotten Playland, Pixelmon: Warden’s Ascent, DeFi Kingdoms, and The Arena. Despite recent challenges in the blockchain gaming space, Heath highlighted the success of games like Off the Grid and MapleStory N, showcasing the growing interest in blockchain-enhanced gaming experiences on Avalanche.
Overall, the Avalanche Battle Pass is designed to reward players for their engagement and encourage exploration of new games within the ecosystem. With a focus on scalability and player incentives, the Battle Pass aims to enhance the gaming experience for all participants.
This article was edited by Sebastian Sinclair and originally appeared on Decrypt.