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After Minecraft Says No to NFTs, NFT Worlds Vows to Create its own Game

Mojang was in the news yesterday by stating, in no uncertain phrases, that NFTs are not a good fit in Minecraft (opens in new tab). This is a great news for gamers but not for those who have already committed to using blockchain technology in games-like NFT Worlds.



"NFT Worlds is a decentralized, fully customizable, community driven, play-to-earn gaming platform where world owners can design their own infinite metaverse games, experiences for players or communities within their worlds," its website (opens in a new tab) says.



"Currently using Minecraft and its vast open-source ecosystem, NFT Worlds builds on the backbone of a decades worth of open-source development within the Minecraft community. It radically extends it to allow an entirely new types of 3D voxel-based, decentralized gaming metaverses backed by the Ethereum blockchain."



What that means, basically is that it allows custom Minecraft servers that allow players to buy virtual land and earn (and spend) cryptocurrency. It's the kind of hybrid system that Mojang's policy on blockchain seems specifically designed to shut down. It certainly had an impact: The price of $WRLD (opens new tab) fell immediately after the announcement by the studio.



In response to Mojang's recent policy, NFT Worlds has issued a statement (opens in a new tab) condemning Mojang and Minecraft as having "no respect for builders, creators, and players," and vowing to create its own game to take over the game.



"We're creating a new game and platform that is based on the basic mechanics of Minecraft but thanks to modernization and active development Minecraft has been absent for years," NFT Worlds said. "This is not a remake of an open source Minecraft version, which will infringe on the EULA or still risk legal action, this is entirely made from scratch. The public will also be able notice a brand new identity that is more friendly to players as part of the transition.



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The game will feature an "playstyle, look, and feel" similar to Minecraft, NFT Worlds said it will also feature performance optimizations, graphics enhancements, and new mechanics that will deliver "a more accessible, affordable, and enjoyable playing experience." It is free for all players, and "completely free from the policy enforcement Microsoft and Mojang have over Minecraft." In addition, it will also be backwards compatible with existing Minecraft server plugins, so when the time comes to switch platforms creators of content will be in a position to move without much fuss and effort.



Making an even better Minecraft than Minecraft (while keeping compatibility with Minecraft) is a big job, and one that will be a subject to immediate and rigorous investigation from Microsoft, but NFT Worlds doesn't have many options. Mojang has effectively shut down its business model. IQBALIR However, a complete switching to a new game will mean that existing users and all the work they have done to date would be lost. The only way to keep the wheels moving is to develop something that is functionally Minecraft without actually being Minecraft. This is a difficult task.



In the more immediate future, NFT Worlds said it will make changes to its launcher and play pages to attract new players who aren't interested in the cryptocurrency angle. It also laid out some crucial, high-risk stakes for NFT Worlds future as a battle for both the technological and philosophical spirit of the internet.



NFT Worlds stated that Microsoft has stated that they will always act in the best interests of their shareholders and balance sheets to the detriment innovation, player experience, and creators. "We believe an open, free, evolving version of Minecraft that Minecraft brought to the world will be the best option for developers, creators, and ultimately gamers.



"We fight for a future in which everyone is benefited by the ecosystem's contributions. We are aware that this is a massive task."



I've contacted Microsoft for comment on the NFT Worlds plan and will make an update if I receive any response.


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