An 18-year-old MMORPG from Korea is set to receive a global reboot, but even the trailer hints at a controversial feature.
What game is it about? Dekaron G is a fantasy MMORPG from Korea developed by ThumbAge. Dekaron G is the latest worldwide reboot of the MMORPG Dekaron, which was released in Korea in 2004 and in the West in 2007.
On which platforms will Dekaron G be released? Dekaron G will be available for mobile devices and is also expected to be playable on PC later.
What is this feature? The trailer for Dekaron G is on YouTube labeled “Crypto” and indicates that the title will utilize crypto or blockchain in a yet-to-be-detailed manner.
Whether the game will rely on NFTs, the major gaming trend of 2021, or even if play-to-earn could be a topic is still unknown.
What is play-to-earn? The term “play-to-earn” refers to the concept where players have the opportunity to earn in-game assets while playing. These assets can theoretically be converted into “valuable resources from the real world”, potentially allowing players to earn profit while playing. Games offering or based on play-to-earn usually utilize blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
On the official Discord server of Dekaron G, there are already text channels where you can discuss “cryptocurrency in the game” or ask questions according to the developers.
In response to a user’s inquiry about whether crypto will function as in-game currency, the community manager of the studio replied: “It will be used to purchase and upgrade some items, yes.”
Why is this controversial? Crypto is viewed with skepticism in gaming. There are reports of players losing money because they bought NFTs in a game that shut down its servers shortly thereafter. The fates of individuals who invested money in crypto and suffered significant losses have also made headlines.
- Players invested over 260,000 Euros in NFT game, which is now closing
- Viking MMORPG dies – developers invested around 800,000 € in cryptocurrency, which is now worth nothing
- Speculators lose 40 billion Euros due to cryptocurrency – now the inventor is wanted with an arrest warrant
- A crypto bank is missing a billion Euros – now thousands of Germans fear for their hard-earned money
In general, some players are concerned that gaming could change due to crypto monetization, focusing solely on profit and ownership of the most valuable assets.
MeinMMO editor Maik Schneider meanwhile addressed the big debate and spoke about possible positive aspects of the controversial technology.
The harsh criticism of NFTs in gaming is unfair – they are more than microtransactions
