The Most Exciting Play-To-Earn Projects Of 2022 So Far

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To give our readers an idea of some of the most exciting P2E projects available today, we reviewed the top three platforms available in 2022

The gaming landscape has constantly been evolving, with gaming technology continually pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Often gamers play one game for a long time, while others search for the latest and greatest platform to enjoy. 

The thrills and fast-paced action of games are often what encapsulate players. But, sometimes, gamers seek something more profound, a more immersive experience. Thematic games offer this, taking players into new and exotic worlds. 

The shift in the gaming model in the last few years has encouraged this. The introduction of Play-to-Earn (P2E) games has been a catalyst for this. The creation of metaverses and major companies encouraging the mainstream adoption of these alternative worlds has been a massive boost for P2E game development. 

Developers are creating wholesome and intriguing environments for players to indulge in while earning in-game currency with real-world value. The natural open-minded approach to gamers has encouraged players to try out this unique gaming opportunity. 

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) allow gamers to own unique assets and represent that realistically, allowing gamers to buy, sell and trade NFTs as they please. NFTs in gaming are in-game assets, rewards they’ve won, or even space within a game that can be tokenized through NFTs. 

On specific P2E platforms, this has even extended to gamers getting royalties every time an asset is re-sold, as they hold the rights to the original NFT. These interactions are new to the gaming world but are well-received and present exciting opportunities for the future. 

To give our readers an idea of some of the most exciting P2E projects available today, we reviewed the top three platforms available in 2022. 

Planet IX

One of the most exciting projects we’ve seen in a while, Planet IX is an NFT-based strategy game. It features a virtual copy of planet earth to restore the planet to its former green and blue glory. This is achieved by collecting virtual pieces of land called PIX, which will take a while considering some 1.6 billion PIX available. 

Each PIX is an NFT, divided into different classifications and tiers depending on where they’re located—some rarer than others. The game currency is the IX Token (IXT), the in-game utility token, used to buy PIX in the Planet IX marketplace. The choices of upgrades to the ecosystem have a significant impact on the game itself. Acquiring PIX close to coherent clusters and territories is key to expanding and growing your profile. 

Planet IX focuses on sustainability and offers a unique take on the P2E platform. This crypto trading strategy game constantly evolves, providing players with new challenges as the story develops. The safety of the planet is in your hands! You must help to shape the future of Planet IX.

Axie Infinity

The most well-established P2E game on our list and one of the pioneering Web3 games in the industry. The game first went online in 2018, an Ethereum-based game based around collecting digital pets called Axies. The Axis can be minted for profit and are represented as NFTs. 

The game itself is also pretty great, offering both Players-vs-Player (PvP) and Player-vs-Environment (PvE) game modes, both of which allow users to earn rewards, which are AXS and SLP tokens. But, the highlight and biggest draw of Axie’s gameplay is the PvP, which involves battling the Axies in a kind of Pokemon-style fight arena. 

Axie holders can also breed them to earn AXE and SLP rewards. The initial investment is necessary, but following that, players can begin benefitting from the earn systems. It’s worth noting that the price of the SLP token plummeted this summer, leaving many investors looking for a new game. 

Pirate X Pirate

The final game we’ve been excited about this year is Pirate X Pirate, which launched back in March. An exciting new P2E blockchain-based game based on a pirate theme. The concept is straightforward, but it has become a popular option for P2E gamers and looks to be one of the year's big successes in its sector. 

The premise of the game is to recruit other pirates, strengthen your ship, and engage in battle with other gamers to earn experience. The in-game currency is PXP, which can be traded on various major exchanges. You can earn PXP by battling and defeating your opponents in the pirate world.

Another great feature of this P2E game is that you can mint NFTs. The minting process allows you to create special and unique ships that you can take into battle against your foes! With much to explore and more to earn, this is a great option for those who enjoy pirate-based games.

Author

Nikolas Sargeant

Nik is a content and public relations specialist with an ever-growing interest in Crypto. He has been published on several leading Crypto and blockchain based news sites. He is currently based in Spain, but hails from the Pacific Northwest in the US.