By collaborating with the Chinese government, the US-based firm Neon Machine has made a significant contribution to web3 gaming. Through this partnership, China’s RWA Trusted Copyright Chain will be able to access Shrapnel, the eagerly awaited extraction shooter. With this action, Shrapnel becomes the first international game to formally launch web3 gaming features in China.
The RWA Trusted Copyright Chain will verify the copyright of Shrapnel’s digital assets, such as in-game characters and objects, in accordance with this agreement. Additionally, it will facilitate the distribution and trade of these assets while guaranteeing adherence to Chinese laws.
In addition to this milestone, Neon Machine has reached a preliminary agreement with Lingjing People’s Game Lab—a digital content platform linked to People’s Daily, China’s state-run newspaper. This partnership will focus on the compliant issuance, localization, and trading of digital gaming assets within the Chinese market.
Neon Machine CEO Ken Rosman emphasized the significance of this deal, stating, “This milestone unlocks significant global potential and sets a strong precedent for how decentralized models can promote global growth, marking just the beginning.”
Shrapnel, built on Avalanche, is a competitive PC-based extraction shooter developed by Neon Machine. Set to officially launch in 2025, the game aims to push the boundaries of blockchain gaming. This latest partnership highlights the growing acceptance of web3 gaming in China’s highly regulated market, setting the stage for future blockchain-based gaming ventures worldwide.