With crypto games being a relatively new sector of the wider gaming industry, there are always innovations and new trends to be on the lookout for. With so many games to pick from, it can be difficult to know which are worth playing, and which are the best investment of your digital currency.
We took a look at some of the crypto gaming trends that have been predicted for 2024, and rounded up which we think are the ones to watch.
In-Game Rewards and Features
As well as being able to play crypto games such as The Sandbox or Axie Infinity, players can take advantage of many new additional features that these game providers, and many others, provide.
For example, lots of cryptocurrency games include side quests and challenges that, if won, reward users with prizes or sometimes crypto coins. These coins can be used to make in-game purchases or converted into fiat currency.
The Rise of Crash Games
Crypto casinos have been one of the most popular gaming trends in the past few years, with more people than ever using crypto coins or NFTs to play classic and new casino games. One of the newer options are crash games, which allow users to wager on an imitation of a trading market. The aim of the game is simply to cash out your bet before the rising multiplier crashes! In the coming year, we’ll surely see an even bigger selection of crash gambling sites, each offering users the chance to place bets using fiat or cryptocurrency.
eSports Tournaments
There is a misconception that gaming, crypto or otherwise, is a solely virtual experience. In actuality, there are millions of people who love to watch gaming championships, either by attending in person or streaming the event. There are eSports tournaments that have been around for over a decade, such as the League of Legends World Championship, and some newer ones too, such as the Gamers8 Festival in Saudi Arabia.
As eSports has become a bigger trend, so has wagering on particular players or matches. There are lots of crypto gaming and gambling platforms that allow users to bet on the outcome of a game or tournament much like they would on a physical sporting event.
Improved Graphics and User Experience
One of the perks that comes with crypto gaming entering the mainstream and becoming widely known is that game developers are focusing more on making the games more immersive and user-friendly.
More crypto games are going to be easy to play on either PCs or mobiles devices and prioritize top of the line graphics – for the sake of outdoing their competitors as much as pleasing the players!
The Incorporation of Decentralized Finance
Decentralized finance, or DeFi, is making waves in many industries, crypto gaming included. It’s vital for both game providers and players to make DeFi a priority thanks to its many uses. These uses range from automated and secure deposits and withdrawals, transparent odds, instantaneous transactions, and more. Deploying decentralized finance eliminates the need for a central intermediary, such as a bank.
The integration of DeFi with blockchain technology is set to make crypto gaming safer for users than ever before, thanks to the transparency it provides. All games will be able to prove their fairness, making gamers confident that their crypto assets and personal information are kept private.
NFTs in Gaming
As well as gamers using crypto coins like Bitcoin, there will also be a rise in the use and trading of NFTs. Already, non-fungible tokens are starting to be used as in-game rewards, collectible items, and betting tokens. Players can swap or sell their NFTs with each other in return for fiat or cryptocurrency or unique experiences and assets within the game.
