TL;DR
- YGG Play Summit hosted major Web3 events, including esports tournaments, the GAM3 Awards, and discussions with top industry leaders.
- Onchain Guilds launched on Base, with 75 guilds signed up and wallet value nearing $750,000.
- GAP Season 8 broke participation records, tripling engagement compared to the previous season.
Yield Guild Games (YGG) has officially shared its Q4 2024 community update, showcasing impressive milestones and initiatives that solidified its presence in the Web3 gaming ecosystem. From hosting groundbreaking events to launching innovative platforms, YGG continues to drive player-focused advancements while expanding its global footprint.
YGG Play Summit: A Global Hub for Web3 Gaming
Held in Manila, the YGG Play Summit proved to be the largest Web3 gaming event of its kind, attracting enthusiasts, developers, and industry leaders from around the world. The event featured dynamic panels, fireside chats, and networking opportunities, with notable speakers such as CCP Games CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson, Sky Mavis co-founder Jihoz, and esports icon Fatal1ty. Discussions revolved around Web3’s role in reshaping gaming and the future of metaverse economies.
Highlights included the red carpet premiere of Metaverse Filipino Worker, a documentary exploring how Web3 is creating career opportunities within the Philippines, and the in-person GAM3 Awards, where Off The Grid dominated and YellowPanther earned Content Creator of the Year.
Onchain Guilds and GAP’s Record-Breaking Growth
One of YGG’s most exciting Q4 developments was the introduction of Onchain Guilds on Base. This initiative allows guilds to operate transparently on-chain, fostering a new level of trust and collaboration. By December, 75 guilds had joined the program, amassing a combined wallet value of nearly $750,000. Sando Gang, with 503 members, led as the largest Onchain Guild, followed closely by NFTXSTREET and Guild Genesis.
Guild participation surged with GAP Season 8, which coincided with the Onchain Guilds launch. Over 21,000 questers participated, tripling previous engagement numbers. Games like Anichess, Blast Royale, and Champions Tactics enriched the season’s lineup, while innovative projects such as Copute debuted under the Future of Work (FoW) initiative.
Innovations and Ecosystem Expansion
YGG’s investment arm also made strides, taking positions in games like Sparkball and Party Icons while supporting its regional partners. Highlights included OLA GG surpassing 1.8 million quests completed and W3GG growing its community to over 110,000 members across Southeast Asia.
As YGG moves into 2025, its focus remains on innovation, ecosystem growth, and empowering gamers worldwide. With initiatives like Onchain Guilds and FoW gaining momentum, the guild is poised to redefine the future of Web3 gaming.
