Blade of God X: Innovative 3A ARPG Game

Blade of God X (BOG X) is a cutting-edge AAA ARPG game developed by NetDragon Game Digital. The game integrates advanced AI reinforcement learning and AI agent technology, providing players with a unique combat style and digital twin AI experience. With its innovation, BOG X has won multiple awards, including the 2023 Huawei AI Cloud Game Transformer Award and the Huawei HDC.Together 2023 Innovation Breakthrough Award.

The highlight of BOG X lies in its 3D spatial gameplay and NFT integration, where NFTs of different rarities and attributes hold greater value in the game. It cleverly merges traditional gaming elements with innovative Web3 components, creating a complete Web2 free gaming experience while enhancing Web3 digital ownership and governance layers.

Market Heat

The "Sword God" series enjoys a prestigious status in the gaming community, with a massive player base of over 3 million on PC and mobile platforms. According to download forecasts and strategic deployment, the game will be released on multiple platforms including iOS, Android, and PC. Although the project has not yet launched its Web3 marketing campaign, its community remains actively engaged through traditional Web2 gaming media platforms ( such as TapTap ), ensuring ongoing interaction and exposure.

Team

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Industry Analysis

Global Gaming Market

After the adjustment period in 2022, the PC and console gaming market is flourishing again. Gaming has become the core of media and entertainment. In 2023, the global gaming population is expected to reach 3.4 billion, with market revenue reaching $187.7 billion. It is expected that by 2026, the annual revenue of the global gaming market will soar to $212.4 billion.

Cloud gaming and virtual reality are expanding, but they still belong to a niche professional market. Console and PC game developers are increasingly focused on real-time service games, but the contradiction between the continuous flow of new content and a limited player base has raised concerns about the long-term viability of real-time services.

Generative AI is gradually integrating into game development, although it faces resistance in certain gaming communities. Adventure games are leading the way in the console sector, expected to account for 17.1% of console revenue in 2023.

Global Mobile Game Market

Despite facing challenges, the mobile gaming industry is expected to grow by 0.8% in 2023, with revenues reaching $92.6 billion. Although this growth is positive, it appears modest compared to the explosive growth of previous years. This year's mobile gaming growth will mainly be driven by emerging markets and well-known mobile games.

In terms of quantity, mobile games will continue to dominate the gaming landscape, expected to account for nearly half of global gaming market consumer participation and spending. The global mobile gaming market was valued at approximately $92.6 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to $339.45 billion by 2030.

This market is expected to see significant growth, mainly driven by the widespread adoption of smartphones. In terms of platform segmentation, the Android system is expected to capture the largest market share. In device segmentation, smartphones become the dominant part. Geographically, North America leads in revenue generation in the mobile gaming sector.

Web3 GameFi market

Web3 is still a relatively small market, with an estimated value of $23.926 billion in 2023. It is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 18.7% over the next decade, surpassing $133.2282 billion by 2033. The drivers of demand for Web3 games include decentralization and ownership, play-to-earn economies, interoperability and cross-platform support, community-driven development, and enhanced security and transparency.

Comparison of Similar Projects

The Web3 gaming market has yet to see a game similar to BOG X; the unique "Dark Souls" action genre remains unexplored. Leading projects in the GameFi space include Axie Infinity, The Sandbox, and Decentraland. Among them, only Axie Infinity offers cross-platform support for PC and mobile users.

According to a data platform's 30-day active wallet data on November 28, 2023, Axie Infinity leads with 76.93k users, followed by The Sandbox with 7.31k and Decentraland with 1.63k. Although Axie Infinity still dominates the market, its user base is relatively small compared to traditional Web2 games, even amidst recent signs of market recovery.

In contrast, the BOG X series has accumulated over 3 million players in its series, with 200,000 registered to participate in closed testing, and the project is expected to achieve significant growth. This growth could catalyze major changes in the GameFi sector.

Products

Main storyline

• The main game content includes player factions "Titan Library" and "Main Story Levels"
• "The Giant Library" evolves with the progression of the story, unlocking new areas and NPC interactions.
• The main storyline levels are divided into different worlds and chapters, each containing multiple chapters and levels, with progress unlocking new map areas and rewards.

multiplayer mode

• Important content in the mid to late stage, allowing players to participate in cooperative challenges and competitive battles.
• Including the "Soul Hunter" level with difficulty and reward enhancements, "Twin" mode ( Roguelike + Boss Rush format ) and "Ancient Arena" PvP battles.

Adventure Dungeon

• The main source of various resources and a means to test and develop player strength.
• Including the "God's Challenge" for BOSS speedruns, the "Eternal Corridor" for high-difficulty climbing towers, and specific dungeons for obtaining coins and equipment resources.

Task System

• Provide players with objectives and guide their experience in various game modules.
• Main quests are based on the player's storyline progress, while daily quests focus on daily gaming activities.

Access Pass System

• A series of tasks and rewards updated quarterly, including both free and paid content.
• Rewards include character costumes and various in-game resources, and the tasks are designed to encourage long-term participation and potential in-game purchases.

Ancient Soul Difficulty

• Endgame content unlocked after reaching the highest level, providing ongoing gameplay objectives.
• Including increased difficulty and rewards, providing new challenges in main story levels, adventure dungeons, and multiplayer gameplay.

social gameplay

• Integrate various social features with gameplay to promote player interaction and community building.
• Includes a faction system, a "partnership" similar to a guild, a direct interaction friend system, and a chat system across different channels.

Roadmap

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Token Economics

Allocation and Unlocking Plan

The allocation of the $SLG token follows a structured five-year monthly unlocking plan. This ecosystem token will be distributed through various channels, including in-game rewards, staking incentives, and various distribution methods, to promote project development.

utility

soft currency

1. Players earn soft currency through normal gameplay.
2. Soft currency can be used for in-game features/gameplay, providing players with regular rewards.

$SLC

1. Players can directly purchase $SLC from the market.
2. Players can also use $SLC to purchase NFT content in the market.
3. A transaction requires a payment of $SLC as a transaction fee.
4. By staking $SLC in the wallet, players will receive additional rewards over time. The rewards ( will decrease over time ).
5. Additional rewards include increased summon/draw probabilities, higher gains in PvP GvG mode, etc. These effects further influence the quantity/quality of soul cards and decorations obtained by players.

Financing Situation

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NetDragon Games Digital, as the creator of "Blade God" and several successful games, boasts a strong portfolio of successful projects. This studio has received substantial funding support from several major Chinese internet technology giants. With its entry into the Web3 GameFi space, NetDragon Games Digital has gained support from a number of well-known institutions, solidifying its position in the industry.

User Acquisition

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