MetaKing Studios Aims to Revolutionize the Strategy Genre with the Introduction of BLOCKLORDS – The First Web3 MMO

FIRST Published March 21, 2022

MetaKing Studios, a new games studio with the aim of revolutionizing the strategy genre, has revealed its flagship game BLOCKLORDS, the world’s first MMO grand strategy game powered by web3 technology. Developed by an expert team of artists, designers, and developers who come from studios including EA, Ubisoft, Paradox, Creative Assembly and worked with Lucasfilm, Universal, Netflix & Apple, BLOCKLORDS is an immersive multiplayer experience with an innovative approach to narrative that will enable players to craft their unique stories in a shared universe. Players will be able to discover multiple storylines across the medieval metaverse and be given the freedom to shape their kingdoms to the highest level.

In BLOCKLORDS, players assume the role of a medieval hero and build their own communities, lead armies on the battlefield, forge their own unforgettable legacy and share incredible experiences together. To add to the anticipation, BLOCKLORDS is releasing a series of AAA cinematic trailers produced by Axis Studios and directed by Jon Yeo (Diablo 2, Halo Infinite, Destiny, Love/Death/Robots). You can watch the game’s debut trailer here:

MetaKing Studios is backed by top funds in the space.

FIRST Published March 21, 2022

MetaKing Studios, a new games studio with the aim of revolutionising the strategy genre, has revealed its flagship game BLOCKLORDS, the world’s first MMO grand strategy game powered by web3 technology. Developed by an expert team of artists, designers, and developers who come from studios including EA, Ubisoft, Paradox, Creative Assembly and worked with Lucasfilm, Universal, Netflix & Apple, BLOCKLORDS is an immersive multiplayer experience with an innovative approach to narrative that will enable players to craft their unique stories in a shared universe. Players will be able to discover multiple storylines across the mediaeval metaverse and be given the freedom to shape their kingdoms to the highest level.

Players assume the role of a mediaeval hero and build their own communities, lead armies on the battlefield, forge their own unforgettable legacy and share incredible experiences together. The technology developed by Seascape Network enables players to have the complete web3 gaming experience, as they now have full ownership of their assets, and legacy! 

To add to the anticipation, BLOCKLORDS is releasing a series of AAA cinematic trailers produced by Axis Studios and directed by Jon Yeo (Diablo 2, Halo Infinite, Destiny, Love/Death/Robots). You can watch the game’s debut trailer here:

MetaKing Studios is backed by top funds in the space.

“Since 2017, we’ve shared a singular vision of creating the world’s most-loved multiplayer strategy game. We are gamers at heart, and our number one priority is providing our players with an experience they truly love to play. With the advancement of web3 technology, we also believe players should be empowered to monetize their passions, skills, hobbies, and talents – but most of all, they should have fun doing it.”

- David Johansson, CEO & Founder of MetaKing Studios

The creators of BLOCKLORDS will be joining the stage at the Game Developers Conference next week in San Francisco to talk about their upcoming public beta release. Event attendees are encouraged to join them at their booth for more and to experience a preview of BLOCKLORDS in augmented reality (AR).

With the first cinematic trailer out now, gamers can get their first official preview of the game. Players can follow the newly-launched website for more updates.

ABOUT METAKING STUDIOS

MetaKing Studios consists of a team of gamers and strong collaborative creators who love creating fun games above all else. The studio began small, however, now includes a team of more than 100 talented people spanning 20 different countries. Their skilled creators and technologists are globally-recognized, dedicated to using technology to create enjoyable experiences people love and can share together to help improve lives by having fun.

Their first game, BLOCKLORDS, is a strategy-based web3 game, set in a medieval metaverse,  featuring PvP battles and a unique player-driven economy. Players choose their own path as they forge their legacy, allowing them the freedom to express themselves fully. Using web3 technology developed by the Seascape Network, BLOCKLORDS empowers players to take full ownership of their in-game assets. Through strategic trade, conquest, and earning taxes on sales, players control the economy and can create and maintain their own player-run governments.