Emergent Entertainment is partnering with Animoca Brands to advance the development of the blockchain game Resurgence

by Arthur · April 11, 2023

UK-based metaverse and blockchain game studio Emergent Entertainment (Emergent) has partnered with Hong Kong-based game company Animoca Brands to advance the development of Resurgence, the upcoming survival MMORPG.

Animoca Brands said in a statement that both parties have signed a strategic advisory agreement for the partnership.

According to the statement, Animoca Brands will work closely with Emergent on the development of Resurgence, providing support and advisory services across key areas, including but not limited to governance, tokenomics, business strategy, strategic partnership development and marketing of the survival-focused MMORPG.

“Our team at Resurgence is thrilled to partner with Animoca Brands, a company that shares our passion for innovation and has demonstrated an exceptional understanding of Web3 technology as a leader in the space,” said Ian Hambleton, CEO of Emergent Entertainment.

“We believe their expertise and commitment to supporting projects will propel us towards unprecedented success in the gaming industry,

“Together, we are excited to redefine the future of gaming and deliver unforgettable experiences to players around the world,” he added.

Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, said he is pleased to announce the partnership with Emergent Entertainment, whose team brings significant expertise in developing AAA-class games for Web3.

“We look forward to providing our assistance as Resurgence comes to life,” he said.

Resurgence is a AAA free-to-play post-apocalyptic open-world survival game that will be powered by blockchain technology.

Emergent recently announced that the game will be launched on the Immutable X platform, which provides advanced scaling capabilities and a carbon-neutral environment with zero gas fees, while maintaining the robust security and decentralized capabilities of Ethereum.

Emergent continues to establish key partnerships and expand the team dedicated to the development of Resurgence, creating a best-in-class blockchain-enabled game that empowers players through ownership of the gaming environment.

The game takes place a thousand years after the fall of human civilization, with players taking on the role of humans who have awakened from a deep cryosleep.

Pushing boundaries by using emerging technologies and by developing a narrative deeply rooted in today’s culture, the game invites players to immerse themselves in an environment that is the result of an ecological disaster.

Players are already able to experience the world of Resurgence through ownership of the game’s Gen 0 Cryotag – a non-fungible token (NFT) that is an integral part of the Resurgence game and story – and by following the initial alternate reality gameplay ( ARG ).

Gen 0 Cryotag holders have opportunities to actively earn in-game points known as Virtues, unlocking rewards such as airdrops and the upcoming Gen 1 and Gen 2 NFT drops.

Emergent Entertainment is a next-generation gaming and entertainment company founded by gaming industry veterans and web3 visionaries.

The firm aligns the interests of storytellers and their communities at the frontiers of technology.

The firm is also home to over 60 developers and executives with extensive experience in the gaming industry, including talent behind hits such as FIFA, NBA Online, The Sims, Need for Speed, Gran Turismo, Horizon Zero Dawn, Blood and Truth, and many more.

The company has also signed deals for VR experiences with major IPs, such as Peaky Blinders and Doctor Who.

Animoca Brands is a digital entertainment, blockchain and gamification company that works to promote digital property rights and contribute to the creation of the open metaverse.

The company develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products, including the REVV token and the SAND token; original games including The Sandbox, Crazy Kings and Crazy Defense Heroes; and products using popular intellectual properties, including Disney, WWE, Snoop Dogg, The Walking Dead, Power Rangers, MotoGP™ and Formula E.

It has several subsidiaries including The Sandbox, Blowfish Studios, Quidd, GAMEE, nWay, Pixowl, Forj, Lympo, Animoca Brands Japan, Grease Monkey Games, Eden Games, Darewise Entertainment, Notre Game, TinyTap, Be Media, PIXELYNX and WePlay Media .

Animoca Brands has a growing portfolio of more than 380 Web3 investments, including Colossal, Axie Infinity, OpenSea, Dapper Labs (NBA Top Shot), Yield Guild Games, Harmony, Alien Worlds, Star Atlas and others.