Web3x5: Here are the Top 5 stories from the week in Web3 games – Jan 31

And then it was (almost) February. We hope 2025 is treating you well – it’s certainly busy as far as Web3 games are concerned! From The Sandbox’s vision for the future to Ubisoft’s latest blockchain expansion, here’s a roundup of the top developments shaping the Web3 games scene this week…

The Sandbox’s Sébastien Borget on the Future of Web3 Games Speaking at Consensus Hong Kong 2025, The Sandbox COO (plus friend of Reality+ and our very own The Stigverse!) Sébastien Borget highlighted the future of Web3 games, emphasising decentralisation, creator-driven economies, and interoperability. He underscored the importance of metaverse expansion, enabling players and developers to shape digital experiences. Borget sees blockchain gaming evolving into a fully open ecosystem, where digital assets seamlessly move across platforms, driving greater engagement and monetisation. Read more

Ubisoft Expands Web3 Push with Champions Tactics in The Sandbox Powerhouse games publisher Ubisoft is expanding its Web3 presence by integrating Champions Tactics avatars into The Sandbox. The move strengthens the French company’s blockchain strategy, offering players new digital collectibles and interactive experiences. By leveraging The Sandbox’s metaverse, Ubisoft says it’s aiming to enhance player ownership, engagement, and interoperability across its Web3 gaming ecosystem. Read more

The Met Museum Links Art with Web3 Gaming The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is exploring the intersection of fine art and blockchain games, bringing its collections into the Web3 space. Through partnerships with games platforms, the Met aims to create immersive digital experiences where historical art pieces can be explored, owned, or interacted with in new ways. We think this initiative is a great example of how museums can leverage blockchain to engage modern audiences. Read more

Mobile and AI as Growth Engines for Web3 Gaming in 2025 The convergence of AI and mobile is fuelling Web3 gaming’s next growth phase, according to this piece. AI-driven procedural content generation, personalisation, and enhanced NPC interactions are creating deeper engagement, for starters. Meanwhile, mass market mobile platforms are accelerating blockchain adoption, providing access to decentralised games for mainstream audiences. These trends, the article says, position AI and mobile as critical drivers for Web3 gaming’s scalability. Read more

Sony’s Blockchain Lab Launches Soneium Conquest for Creators It’s not just Ubisoft throwing itself into Web3: Sony’s Blockchain Lab has unveiled Soneium Conquest, a blockchain-based ecosystem designed to onboard both developers and creators into Web3 games. This initiative provides toolkits for asset creation, smart contract integration, and NFT marketplaces, aiming to simplify the transition into blockchain game content. We think Sony’s move signals a growing commitment by the big players to fostering an open, creator-driven Web3 gaming landscape. Read more

What’s catching your interest in Web3 games this week? Our CEO Tony Pearce is always available to meet with investors, studios, and publishers interested in harnessing the power of #Web3 to unlock new possibilities in games (and to showcase the latest season of the rip-roaring Doctor Who: Worlds Apart online CCG).