Tokyo Beast Joins Immutable to Bring Web3 Gaming to Japan's $27.4B Market

The web3 gaming scene is getting a massive upgrade as Tokyo Beast, a next-gen blockchain battler, joins forces with Immutable. This collab signals a new era for Japan's gaming market, which, despite being the third-largest in the world, has been slow to embrace web3.

With Tokyo Beast boasting AAA production quality, 80 full-time devs, and backing from a multi-billion-dollar Japanese gaming company, the project is poised to bridge the gap between web2 and web3 gamers. Here's all you need to know about this ambitious venture.

Tokyo Beats: A Game Designed for Web2 and Web3 Players

One of Tokyo Beast's standout features is its hybrid gaming model, designed to make on-chain gaming more accessible. Many mainstream gamers remain skeptical of web3 mechanics, so Tokyo Beast removed the need for direct NFT ownership to take part in battles. Instead, Beast owners can pool their NFTs, allowing players to battle using copies.

This system benefits both sides:

• Web2 players get to enjoy the game without making blockchain investments.
• Web3 players and NFT holders can see their Beasts' stats improve with wins, increasing the overall value of their assets.
• A unique "gene shuffle" breeding system lets NFT holders create new Beasts, deepening the game's strategic elements.

This player-first approach could be the Trojan horse that brings web3 gaming to the masses.

Tournaments: Competitive Gaming on a Global Scale

Tokyo Beast is built around high-stakes, skill-based competition. Players will engage in daily arena battles, but the real action heats up on the weekends when the top 20 players of the week clash in live-streamed global tournaments.

What makes this tournament system unique?

• Live-streamed battles with real-time engagement.
• Publicly available data on party composition, performance stats, and lineage odds.
• Prediction mechanics, allowing spectators to bet on outcomes and earn in-game rewards.

With Japan's deep-rooted esports culture and the rise of game-focused livestreaming, Tokyo Beast could become a major player in competitive gaming.

Why Immutable? The Perfect Blockchain Partner

Immutable has quickly become the go-to blockchain platform for AAA web3 games. The company has already partnered with Ubisoft and MARBLEX, a Korean gaming giant, and Tokyo Beast marks its third unicorn developer partnership.

According to the team, Immutable's tech stack and infrastructure make it the ideal partner for this game:

• Immutable Passport, a non-custodial wallet, which makes it easy for web2 players to onboard.
• The Immutable Global Orderbook boosts digital asset liquidity by distributing them across multiple marketplaces.
• Fast, gas-free transactions enhance gameplay and tournament operations.

Robbie Ferguson, Co-Founder of Immutable, shared the importance of this partnership:

"Here at Immutable, we're focused on partnering with the highest quality games, as we believe it's the only way to bring digital ownership to the mainstream market. Only the best games succeed. That's why we're so excited to be partnering with Tokyo Beast. The project has a AAA budget that really shows itself in the visuals and thoughtful game design. We believe the Tokyo Beast Championship tournaments have the potential to onboard millions of users."

With Immutable's proven infrastructure and focus on mainstream adoption, Tokyo Beast is set up for long-term success.

The Web3 Game to Watch

Tokyo Beast is more than just another on-chain game—it's a high-stakes, competitive battler with mass appeal. Whether you're a hardcore gamer, an NFT collector, or just someone who loves watching competitive matches, this is one game worth keeping an eye on.

With Immutable providing the tech backbone, Tokyo Beast seeks to reshape blockchain gaming in Japan and beyond.

Could this be the game that finally awakens Japan's $27.4 billion gaming market to web3? We'll find out soon.