The Future of Moonray: A New Mobile Auto-Battler on the Horizon
The creators of the popular Ethereum action game Moonray have recently announced their plans to release a Mobile auto-battler game in early 2025. This new game is designed to complement Moonray's flagship battle arena game, set in the same "post-human" world and utilizing the same assets. One unique feature of the upcoming auto-battler is that Moonray Token holders will have the ability to unlock special content and Rewards, adding an extra layer of engagement for players.
What Is an Auto-Battler game?
For those unfamiliar with the term, an auto-battler, also known as an "auto chess" game, falls under the strategy subgenre where players strategically place characters on a board to battle automatically against opponents. While Riot's Teamfight Tactics is a well-known example of this genre, Moonray’s entry promises a twist with more in-depth resource management and counterplay, as well as web3 integration.
This new Mobile auto-battler will be part of the broader Moonray "post-human" universe, which currently includes a sci-fi combat arena game and graphic novels. The original PC game was launched in early access on the Epic games Store in July, offering players Rewards through a Play-to-airdrop campaign.
Evolution of Moonray's gaming Offerings
Initially, Moonray was being developed on the Bitcoin layer-2 network Stacks, leaning into role-playing elements with combat at its core. However, the project shifted its focus to a competitive multiplayer combat arena game and transitioned to Ethereum for infrastructure needs. Now, with the upcoming Mobile auto-battler, Moonray is expanding its gaming portfolio and exploring new avenues of gameplay.
The new auto-battler game aims to incentivize competitive gameplay through Rewards, particularly through Moonray's upcoming MNRY Token. Tournament winners will receive the Token as Rewards, and it will also be used to unlock special in-game content. This addition marks the first expansion of the Moonray IP within the gaming space, hinting at future developments and expansions into different genres.
Expanding the Moonray Universe
Beyond gaming, Moonray has ventured into other Art forms, such as graphic novels. The release of "Mother’s Skin" last year and the upcoming release of "Echoes of Ascension" showcase the team's commitment to expanding the lore of the Moonray universe. Moreover, Moonray is venturing into animation, collaborating with the renowned studio ReelFX on animation tests. The ultimate goal is to bring the Moonray universe to life through an animated series, adding a new dimension to the IP.
With the launch of the Mobile auto-battler game on the horizon, the team behind Moonray aims to make the IP more accessible to a broader audience. While the combat arena game is currently limited to PC players, the Mobile game will open up the post-human world of Moonray to anyone with a compatible smartphone, increasing the reach and engagement of the IP.
Future Outlook
As Moonray continues to expand its offerings and explore new mediums for storytelling, the future looks promising for the Moonray universe. With the launch of the Mobile auto-battler game in early 2025, players can expect a new and engaging Experience that further immerses them in the post-human world of Moonray.
For the latest news and updates, stay tuned for more developments from Moonray and its expanding universe.
