Gala Games unveils first NFT game on Epic Games Store

By the end of the year, Epic Games Store users will gain access to the platform’s first NFT game, GRIT. This was stated by Gala Games, the developer.

The game is built in the ‘battle royale’ genre and offers players several combat modes. To win in the multiplayer Western-themed shooter, players must assemble the best combination of weapons and gear in the form of in-game items.

GRIT is built on Epic Games’ Unreal Engine. The developers did not disclose a release date; users can add the game to their wish list.

“The appearance of Gala Games’ games in the Epic Games Store lends legitimacy to this new genre. Easy access to Web3 applications is a turning point for gamers who have not yet seen how digital property can enrich the gameplay,” said John Oswald, the company’s president.

Gala Games will release 10,000 avatars for players in GRIT, offering a unique look and customization elements. The NFT sale will commence on June 6 during the Galaverse event in Malta.

In October 2021, Valve Corporation, operator of the largest online store for video games Steam, forbade placing blockchain games on it. At that time, Epic Games Store said that they remained “open to games with cryptocurrency support”.

In December Gala Games and venture firm C² Ventures announced the launch of a fund of $100 million to invest in game developers and new blockchain-based projects.