Quick Take
- GLHF raises $2.3M to scale Gigaverse and launches AI-powered character auction
- Pudgy Party skins now tradable; listings top $1,600 as mobile game gains traction
- VALAN token flows tie spending to burns, buybacks, and Solana-BTC treasury rewards
This Week in Play-to-Earn and Crypto Gaming
Funding rounds, live marketplaces, and token mechanics defined this week’s updates across the Web3 gaming space. Gigaverse pulled in $2.3 million to expand its pixel RPG into open world territory. Pudgy Penguins brought digital skins to market with real trade value, and Valannia laid out its treasury-linked token economy. Ronin made cross-chain shopping easier, while Sunflower Land confirmed a second title coming in 2026.
Each headline signals growing layers of gameplay and ownership shaping play-to-earn games today.
Gigaverse Raises $2.3M to Expand Its Pixel RPG and Open World Economy
GLHF confirmed a $2.3 million funding round led by 1confirmation, with backers from Pudgy Penguins, Sky Mavis, 6529 Capital, and others. Gigaverse runs on a paid ETH install model, with over 75,000 players having joined at around $20 each.
The ecosystem has generated over $9 million in player trades across 450,000 marketplace transactions. The new funds will support a large-scale open world expansion and development of Gigus, an AI villain built with GLHF’s VILL[AI]N protocol.
GLHF also announced the launch of Gigaverse Eggs on OpenSea and an in-game character auction for Jucius Maximus, a one-of-one avatar with unrevealed traits.
Pudgy Party Skins Launch on Mythical Market, Listings Top $1,600
Pudgy Penguins’ mobile party game Pudgy Party launched on August 29 and reached the top of Apple’s iOS racing charts within days. Developed by Mythical Games, the game features short multiplayer challenges and tradable cosmetics.
All unlockable skins are listed on the Mythical Marketplace, with some priced between $825 and $1,684. CEO Luca Netz posted that full-time players could potentially earn more than minimum wage from in-game grinding, though no formal play-to-earn model has been launched.
The game is free-to-download with no wallet required and runs on Mythical’s Polkadot-based Mythos chain.
VALAN Token Takes Center Stage at Valannia’s Red Moon Gala
Valannia outlined a treasury-backed structure for its $VALAN token during the Red Moon Gala livestream. Every in-game spend burns 20% of the token while allocating rewards to DAOs, landholders, and company reserves.
The ecosystem introduces the Valannia Eternal Treasury, funded in SOL and BTC, which shares 20% of its yearly growth with the community. Marketplace transactions on Solana also distribute fees back to landholders based on city ownership.
The new Shadow Veil platform supports quest-driven airdrops, with users earning Runes of Ascension convertible to $VALAN at TGE.
Ronin Market Adds Cross-Chain NFT Payments With Support for Base, Arbitrum, and More
Ronin rolled out cross-chain payment features this week, letting users purchase NFTs with tokens from networks like Base, BNB, Arbitrum, and Optimism. Relay-powered infrastructure handles the gas and routing, while NFTs are delivered directly to Ronin wallets.
Users can also gift purchases and use credit cards at checkout. The Fortune Spin blind box feature now supports multiple Ronin-native tokens including WETH, PIXEL, and SLP.
This release is part of Ronin’s larger push toward Ethereum Layer-2 migration set for mid-2026.
Sunflower Land Confirms Second Game, Project II, Built Around $FLOWER
The studio behind Sunflower Land announced Project II, a new browser-based clicker game focused on trading, set for a 2026 launch. Development will begin with community input and expand $FLOWER utility across both titles.
$FLOWER replaced SFL earlier this year and serves as the core token for Sunflower Land’s MMO and future games. Project II will integrate NFT drops, gameplay advantages, and tradable assets into its core loop.
Meanwhile, Sunflower Land continues updates with new pets, swamps, insects, and faction revamps planned for 2025.
Other Headlines This Week
- Immutable’s Robbie Ferguson Talks Regulation and Web3 Gaming Growth
Says U.S. clarity is unlocking developer momentum and Ethereum remains core to game adoption. - B3 Brings Arcade Gaming to XRP With XCADE and Gamechain Testnet
Testnet launches with browser mini-games and leaderboard rewards for the XRP community. - Black Mirror’s $MIRROR Token Launches Sept. 8 With AI Social Scoring
Token lands on Base with 58% allocated to users and Iris-driven NFT reputation systems. - Somnia Mainnet Goes Live With $SOMI Token and Staking Features
Bridging, app access, and deflationary gas mechanics now active after 18 months of development. - Roblox CEO David Baszucki Sees AI and Web3 as Converging Forces
Says AI will reshape gaming experiences; early investor in Sky Mavis and Axie Infinity. - Super-B Mini-Games and Builder Tools Now in Early Access on Sui
Blocky social game features drag-and-drop creation, leaderboard play, and optional NFT rewards. - Hunters of Faenora Launches with Turn-Based Combat and Permadeath Economy
Players compete in high-stakes roguelite battles where $MCHY tokens fuel revives and upgrades.
Want more crypto gaming updates? Read last week’s Play-to-Earn Weekly Recap for coverage of Ronin’s Ethereum migration, Pixel Heroes events, and Xai trademark disputes.
