Square Enix Doubles Down on Web3—Launches NFT Game on Sony’s Ethereum Scaling Network
Gaming giant Square Enix just placed another high-stakes bet on blockchain—this time partnering with Sony to deploy its NFT title on an Ethereum Layer 2. The move signals deepening corporate crypto commitments despite last year’s ’NFT winter.’
Why it matters: After ditching Tomb Raider and Deus Ex to fund blockchain ventures, Square Enix’s pivot now lands on a major gaming infrastructure play. Sony’s blockchain division provides the scaling rails; Square Enix brings the Final Fantasy fanbase.
The fine print: No word yet on whether the game will feature $50 pixelated chocobos or actually deliver playable content. Either way, Wall Street analysts are already penciling in ’metaverse synergies’ for next quarter’s earnings call.