In May 2024, the AI gone-rogue Web3 game Shutdown has announced a partnership with Web3 gaming platform Immutable. Shutdown, built by Garage Studios, is an action-packed shooter game set in a dystopian universe where AI has gone rogue. Players engage in fast-paced battles against virtual opponents, fighting for what is left of the universe. Immutable, a leading platform in Web3 gaming, provides digital ownership to developers by allowing them to build and publish on the blockchain. Players also benefit from Play-to-earn gaming by owning in-game assets and trading immutable NFTs. The collaboration between Shutdown and Immutable will see the game launch on Immutable zkEVM, powered by Polygon, merging the best of zero knowledge roll-up technology with the Ethereum ecosystem.
Immutable zkEVM is a top-tier chain for games with EVM capabilities, offering a gas-free gaming experience for players using Immutable’s Passport non-custodial wallet. The platform’s products, including Passport, Orderbook, and Checkout, are compatible with Immutable zkEVM, allowing developers to easily build on the chain. Shutdown players will be able to assemble characters, armor, and weapons that they can sell, own, and upgrade in-game using Immutable scaling solutions. With a focus on classic role-playing game mechanics inspired by titles like Diablo and Path of Exile, Shutdown offers diverse storylines, challenges, and missions that evolve through Seasons. Players can participate in a classic top-down 3-player co-op shooter experience to take down rogue AI and acquire supercharged mods to defeat opponents.
The team behind Shutdown includes industry veterans from companies like Ubisoft, Disney, Pixar, and Netease, with Houston Song as the CEO and Adam McDonald as the Game Director. The partnership with Immutable aims to enhance scalability, efficiency, and NFT integration for Shutdown, redefining the frontiers of web3 gaming. Immutable, known for bringing digital ownership to players by making it safe and easy to build blockchain games, is excited to bring Shutdown onto the Immutable zkEVM chain. With VCs like Infinity Ventures Crypto, Morningstar Ventures, and Dialectic backing the game, Shutdown represents a redefinition and expansion of modern game design. Players can engage in fast-paced battles against virtual opponents in a dystopian universe where resources are scarce, and AI has gone rogue.
Immutable is a global leader in gaming, dedicated to bringing digital ownership to every player by providing a safe and easy way to build blockchain games. The Immutable gaming platform offers pre-built solutions and personalized guidance to help game studios and independent developers launch successful games on Ethereum. Builders receive support for their communities and access to the largest ecosystem in gaming, allowing them to get to market faster without compromising security or player experience. Immutable’s partnership with Shutdown signifies a commitment to expanding the possibilities of Web3 gaming and providing players with a unique and rewarding gaming experience.
