Cosy RPG Moonfrost goes web2, spinning out web3 risk-to-earn platform Frost Arcade
OG blockchain game developer Oxalis has made the decision to drop blockchain from its cosy RPG Moonfrost, with the now-fully web2 game being prepared for a premium launch on Steam.
However, the blockchain inspiration will live on in the form of Frost Arcade, which is called a pure web3 ecosystem of simple browser games that will feature events and leaderboards as well as co-op and PVP experiences.
Oxalis CEO Ric Moore commented on the risk of risk-to-earn games in a recent X post, highlighting the value of using stablecoins for deterministic onchain payouts based on deterministic results from grouped wagers.
Frost Arcade will also incorporate the collectables and currencies which Moonfrost has created and sold over the previous years.
In a X post, the project said that the decision arose from the different requirements of web2 and web3 audiences.
“Web3 want to make money, web2 just want a good game,” it states.
Hence, Moonfrost will continue its development under art director Gina Nelson while Frost Arcade will be led by Moore.
However, Frost Arcade won’t be running on the Open Loot blockchain that Moonfrost was previously using, although user balances will be transfered to the new blockchain. More news about what chain it will operate on is expected soon. Back in 2022, Moonfrost was associated with Solana although it’s not clear if that will have any bearing on its next decision.
