TL;DR
- Chains of War, the Cardano-based web3 RPG, will stop active development and public operations due to challenging market conditions.
- NFT staking rewards for holders will continue while reserves last, and the $MIRA token liquidity pool will remain open for one year.
- Developer Blue Fork is offering the project for sale over 30 days, providing buyers with legal ownership, source code, game assets, NFTs, and community support.
Chains of War, the ambitious fantasy RPG built on the Cardano blockchain, is officially ending its active operations and development. Developer Blue Fork confirmed that while the game’s servers and updates are winding down, NFT staking rewards will continue to be distributed “while reserves last.” The team has also announced a 30-day sale of the entire project, inviting potential buyers—preferably from the Cardano ecosystem—to acquire the game’s code, digital assets, and legal entity.
Market Challenges Force Developers To Reconsider Operations
The decision to cease operations comes amid market conditions that no longer align with the project’s funding model. Blue Fork stated that sustaining full development of Chains of War has become financially unfeasible, despite the years of effort poured into building the fantasy world of Tyrrha, including its lore, art, and community features. The studio expressed gratitude to backers, moderators, and developers, highlighting the pride and passion invested in the game.
30-Day Sale Offers Opportunity For Project Revival
Interested buyers have less than 30 days to negotiate acquisition of Chains of War, which includes the game’s source code and assets, NFTs, and the $MIRA token reserve. The team emphasized preference for someone familiar with the Cardano ecosystem, ensuring continuity for existing community members. Acquisition discussions can be initiated through the official Discord or direct messages to team administrators.
The $MIRA token liquidity pool on Minswap will remain active for one year, and staking rewards for NFTs will continue until reserves are depleted. Blue Fork will maintain support for asset transfers and repository access to facilitate a smooth transition.
Community response has been mixed, with some users criticizing the sale and suggesting an open-source approach to allow gamers to continue development. Others see potential for the project’s revival under capable leadership. Past examples, like the open-sourcing of Blast Royale leading to Shattergrounds, show how blockchain projects can live on through community involvement.
Chains of War was a free-to-play fantasy RPG and extraction looter game, initially released on Cardano with plans to expand to Immutable and introduce Passport integration. It featured PvPvE gameplay, in-game asset ownership, and $MIRA token integration for play-to-earn mechanics. While its official website now displays only the shutdown message, the game’s store page remains visible on the Epic Games Store until delisting.
