On March 27, 2024, the landmark Web3 card game "Cards Ahoy !", developed by Metalist Game, has arrived worldwide and is available now to download and free to play on iOS and Android. Since its beta test, "Cards Ahoy!" has captivated players with its revolutionary gameplay mechanics and rich content as a star in the Web3 gaming domain. Throughout several rigorous testing rounds, "Cards Ahoy!" has garnered widespread acclaim and market attention for its exceptional game design, stunning visuals, and innovative use of Web3 elements, demonstrating its unparalleled appeal and broad player base. The official global launch is only the beginning of "Cards Ahoy!"'s ambitious vision for the future
The official global launch is only the beginning of "Cards Ahoy!"'s ambitious vision for the future
2 Million Reservations Ignite the Bull Market in Blockchain Gaming
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The widespread success and outstanding position of "Cards Ahoy!" in the Web3 gaming world stem from its multifaceted advantages and impressive test data. During the testing phase, the game already sparked enthusiastic responses across multiple social platforms, including YouTube, Twitter, and Discord. The surge of related live streams, tutorial videos, and game activation code trading further attested to the passion within its player community.
As a native project on the opBNB blockchain, it gained recognition from the BNB Star and opBNB Odyess missions and garnered technical and creative support from experienced development teams at top gaming companies like NetEase, Ubisoft, Blizzard, and Riot Games. These seasoned developers integrated classic elements from card games such as Marvel Duel, Hearthstone, and Onmyoji, enriching "Cards Ahoy!" with deeper gameplay and more strategic dimensions.
Throughout several rounds of testing, "Cards Ahoy!" has received widespread praise from players and significant attention from the market for its excellent game design, beautiful visuals, and innovative meme elements. Notably, the second open beta test revealed the game's vast potential, with over 1.6 million total reservations, around 25,000 beta testers, nearly 180,000 hours of gameplay, a 47% ten-day retention rate, and the highest single card NFT transaction reaching 600 USDT. The third test showcased an even more impressive ten-day retention rate of 90.13%, highlighting its unique position among similar games. Additionally, the CAC test token topped the transaction volume charts on the opBNB trading platform, with the NFT market's total transaction volume exceeding 1.15 million USDT and the highest single card transaction value reaching 6000 USDT
15 million USDT and the highest single card transaction value reaching 6000 USDT
These remarkable figures not only affirm "Cards Ahoy!"'s market leadership since the testing phase, but also its high acclaim and anticipation within both web2 and web3 gaming circles. Since the beginning of the pre-registration for the global launch, the number of registrants surged to over 2 million. This signifies not only an acknowledgment of "Cards Ahoy!" itself but also an affirmation of the future growth potential of the Web3 gaming sector. As the game officially launches globally, it is expected to attract even more players to explore this innovative and promising new gaming world together
As the game officially launches globally, it is expected to attract even more players to explore this innovative and promising new gaming world together
"Cards Ahoy!" x "NARAKA: BLADEPOINT": A Groundbreaking Cross-Realm Collaboration
On March 15th, the cross-collaboration between "Cards Ahoy!" and "NARAKA: BLADEPOINT" marked a successful fusion between the Web3 and Web2 gaming worlds. This deep collaboration between the two gaming realms is not only a first of its kind but also a significant milestone in breaking new ground in the Web3 gaming domain.
"NARAKA: BLADEPOINT," a multiplayer action combat game that once topped the Steam charts and published by NetEase Games, has enriched "Cards Ahoy!" with the inclusion of its popular character Viper Ning as a mythical card. This addition not only enhances the game content of "Cards Ahoy!" but also attracts a large number of "NARAKA: BLADEPOINT" enthusiasts into the new world of Web3. To celebrate this collaboration, a special "Cards Ahoy!" x "NARAKA: BLADEPOINT" branded mythical card giveaway event was launched, with these limited edition cards being distributed through the OKX Web3 wallet's giveaway section, further innovating the gaming experience and adding greater asset value. These activities not only boost player engagement and enhance the gaming experience but also bring added asset value and brand impact to "Cards Ahoy!". The success of this collaboration signals the potential for more globally recognized IPs to join the "Cards Ahoy!" universe, adding momentum the game's long-term development
 The success of this collaboration signals the potential for more globally recognized IPs to join the "Cards Ahoy!" universe, adding momentum the game's long-term development

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