Quick Take
- DPRK-linked exploit drains $1.7M from Seedify’s bridge, SFUND price plunges
- Pirate Nation sunset confirmed, studio pivots to $PIRATE and core products
- Immutable launches mobile division to target $121B gaming market
This Week in Play-to-Earn and Crypto Gaming
A high-profile exploit, studio pivots, and new player funnels shaped the week in Web3 gaming.
Seedify faced major fallout after a $1.7 million bridge hack linked to DPRK attackers. Proof of Play confirmed it will sunset Pirate Nation and shift focus to ecosystem tools and the $PIRATE token. Immutable moved aggressively into the mobile sector with a new division aimed at top-charting titles. Meanwhile, Dalarnia Legends and ChronoForge unveiled high-stakes competitions and token onramps heading into Q4.
Here’s a full breakdown of what moved across play-to-earn and crypto games this week.
SolPlex Launches on Epic Games With STRAX Integration
SolPlex, a sci-fi city-builder powered by StratisEVM, is now live on the Epic Games Store. The game blends alliance warfare, economic growth, and tradable artifact rewards through optional Web3 features. Over $50K in STRAX has already been distributed, and seasonal STRAX competitions are in the pipeline. Players can trade items, grow colonies, and compete across persistent multiplayer servers.

Moku Announces $1M Prize Pool for Grand Arena AI Speculation Game
Moku’s Grand Arena will be offering a 24/7 fantasy platform where users predict outcomes for AI-powered athletes. With $1 million in token prizes, the new mode merges NFTs, prediction markets, and real-time simulation loops. Players can enter with zero cost and stack rewards based on leaderboard performance.

Calamity Guild Playtest Offers 3M Token Rewards
The Calamity Guild playtest goes live on September 30th, offering 3 million tokens in $WYRM and $RON across new leaderboard formats. The event supports PvP, class-based skills, and long-term staking eligibility. Players can qualify for seasonal rewards and future token utility by progressing through in-game milestones.

Ronin Treasury Confirms $RON Buyback Starts Sept 29
Ronin has announced a buyback program set to begin September 29, converting ETH and USDC from its treasury into $RON purchases on the open market. The move aims to reduce circulating supply ahead of upcoming game launches and staking initiatives. This is part of Ronin’s broader push to strengthen token value.

Wolf Game Relaunches Under Abstract and Seedphrase
Wolf Game is making a comeback under new leadership from Seedphrase and Abstract. The new version reboots core mechanics and the broader economy, following Pixel Vault’s shutdown. The relaunch will introduce fresh gameplay loops while retaining key assets from the original ecosystem, including land and character NFTs.

Other Headlines This Week
- Seedify Hit by $1.7M Exploit Tied to North Korea
DPRK-linked attackers minted fake SFUND across bridges, draining liquidity before Binance froze $200K. - Proof of Play Sunsetting Pirate Nation for $PIRATE Focus
Game, chains, and rewards shutting down as studio pivots to sustainable token economy on Abstract. - Immutable Opens Mobile Division to Target $121B Market
New team will push Web3 games into app stores, backing mobile-first studios with tools and capital. - Dalarnia Legends Opens $250K Grand Masters Tournament
64-player bracket kicks off October 11, combining leaderboard and wildcard qualifiers for prizes. - ChronoForge Preps $CRONO Token With Founders Access
Playtest live with MMO-style loops and eligibility tied to NFTs, progression, and early ownership. - Eternal League Leaderboard Launches With Immutable Rewards
Top 200 players can earn NFTs, packs, and in-game currency over 3-month campaign. - Dæmons Begins $DMN Airdrop Countdown With Soul Points System
Players earn points via PvP, quests, and community roles across chains and collections. - MapleStory Universe Expands Web3 Tools on Avalanche
Classic MMO integrates NFTs, onchain item ownership, and developer toolkits. - Pudgy Party Surpasses 500K Downloads in 2 Weeks
Mobile battle royale climbs iOS charts, powered by Mythical Games and Mythos chain.
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This Web3 gaming news is such a wild ride!