Ethereum Shooter ‘Planet-X’ Launching on Xai With Real Prizes—Like a Tesla Cybertruck
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Planet-X, a free-to-play extraction shooter game, is set to join the Xai ecosystem on Ethereum, offering players the chance to win real-world prizes through in-game treasure hunts—including a Tesla Cybertruck. The mobile shooter game, which ties in tangible rewards with the sci-fi shooter gameplay, will be available for download in open beta on iOS and Android devices via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Planet-X had previously launched NFTs via the Ethereum mainnet, but announced Thursday that it will be building on Ethereum layer-3 scaling network Xai going forward. Xai is built using Arbitrum scaling tech. According to a Twitter thread, in-game items in Planet-X can be minted as NFTs on Xai, plus the team is launching a token called Gallax (GLX). “We’re excited to welcome Planet-X to the Xai ecosystem,” said pseudonymous Xai core contributor Soby, in a release. “Planet-X’s innovative approach to gaming, combining real-world prizes with blockchain technology, aligns perfectly with our vision for the future of Web3 gaming.” Players compete to find two types of treasure chests: common yellow chests containing X-Tokens, the in-game currency, and rare red chests with both X-Tokens and instant prize wins. X-Tokens can be redeemed for prizes in the X-Vault. Screenshots shared with Decrypt’s GG showcase Xai-branded chests in the game, along with the ability to claim prizes like a new Apple iPhone or MacBook. Screenshot from Planet-X. Image: Planet-X As part of the Xai announcement, the developers said that they will also offer up a Tesla Cybertruck electric vehicle as a prize via a forthcoming “hunt” in-game event. The team said that it has already awarded $50,000 worth of prizes during its closed beta testing phase. “Our team has been working hard on the game for four years to create a unique gaming experience which is not only…
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