Playtonic Games has revealed that it does not recommend implementing NFTs in games.
As NFTs grow in popularity, so do the contingencies of those who strongly oppose digital tokens. This is an ongoing battle in the video gaming industry, as some of the largest studios have already set foot on NFTs, while others are protesting the idea. Developer Playtonic Games said they were “not interested” in implementing NFTs in their games, revealing which side of the fence they were on.
Playtonic Games makes a statement about NFT in the game Twitter account The Yooka-Laylee developers did nothing to show their interest in NFTs, but Team17, which published both Yooka-Laylee titles, recently announced that it would implement NFTs in its business. Of the platformer franchise.
— Playtonic (@PlaytonicGames) February 1, 2022
We are not interested in using NFTs in any aspect of our current or future business. It also does not endorse the use of NFTs in the wider world. In light of this, be respectful when engaging with staff or community managers who are unknowingly affected by NFT announcements.
Fans of Playtonic can take a sigh of relief that NFTs haven’t come to the developer’s game. As more developers consider experimenting with NFTs, NFTs are a major source of fan backlash. GSC Game World, the developer of STAL.KER2, recently announced plans to add NFTs to the game, but only backtracking shortly after strong fan protests.Riot Games had to reassure fans that There are no plans to add NFTs to Valorant After it shares the image of Killjoy praising some of the digital art.
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