Ethereum Hero shooter Machinery yard Coming to new platforms, it will be released in leading PC markets steam As well as the PlayStation 5 console. However, since both systems have restrictive encryption policies, these versions of the game will not have any encryption features or may be limited.

In its fullest form on PC via Legendary Games Store Or direct download, and on Android mobile devicesThe machinery yard operates seasonally Gameplay and airdrop campaigns Progressing within the game rewards players with TMA tokens that unlock features via the game's website. In addition, within the game Tradeable skins Such as NFTs on the Ethereum sidechain games Ronin.

But none of these features will be present in the Steam version of the game as a platform Blockchain games are prohibited.

“Our aspirations with the Steam version of The Machines Arena are to expand the player base and allow users to join the game regardless of their platform.” said Guiding Game Design Director David Gracia Decryption. “To comply with platform policies, cryptocurrency-related items will not be present in the Steam version.”

The top-down shooter will be available on Steam starting January 14. It will also launch on PlayStation 5 sometime in 2025, and it remains undetermined whether the console version of The Machines Arena will include any blockchain elements.

“For the PlayStation 5 release, we are continuing discussions with Sony to explore the scope of the experience we can deliver with The Machines Arena while still adhering to its platform guidelines,” Gracia explained.

While Gracia has left the door open for the possibility that some crypto elements will remain in the PlayStation 5 version, we have yet to see a game that truly achieves this. For example, when the makers of the game Battleground Moonray has revealed its PlayStation 5 plans Last year, the studio admitted it would be Had to remove all encryption elements In the next release.

but, Off the grid Gunzilla Creator Games He said Decryption The current Early Access console release is supported by a custom controller Avalanche L1 GUNZ series, currently in the testnet. However, Theodor Agranat, Web3 director at Gunzilla, said that the encryption elements of the game will be "handled differently" on PS5 and Xbox once they become clearer to players with the launch of the upcoming GUNZ mainnet.

Although three different versions of The Machines Arena will be released across different markets and platforms, all players will be able to enter the same lobbies and play the game together. This is part of Directive's future vision for a cross-platform experience across PC, mobile and consoles.

“Our goal is to create a unified and comprehensive ecosystem where players can enjoy Machines Arena on their favorite gaming platform – both with and without blockchain elements,” Gracia added.

Modified by Andrew Hayward