Parallel, a futuristic trading card game infused with non-fungible tokens (NFTs), is set to make its debut on the Epic Games Store after securing a recent funding round of $35 million. The game’s developers revealed the news via the project’s official account on April 3rd, highlighting the imminent availability of Parallel within the Epic Games Store marketplace. While a specific release date wasn’t disclosed, players were encouraged to add the game to their wishlist in anticipation.
This announcement follows Parallel’s successful fundraising efforts, with a consortium of investors, including Distributed Global, The Operating Group, VanEck, Solana Ventures, Base Ecosystem Fund, and Amber, contributing to the $35 million funding. To date, Parallel has amassed a total of $85 million in funding from investors such as Paradigm and others.
Since its inception in 2021, Parallel has remained in open beta, offering players the chance to amass, trade, and interact with unique in-game assets represented as NFTs. The game’s narrative centers around a captivating sci-fi storyline, depicting humanity’s quest for survival amidst a global energy crisis by venturing into space.
For the Epic Games Store, the addition of Parallel further diversifies its catalog of cryptocurrency-themed games. Notably, in February, Shrapnel, a blockchain-based video game with a Call of Duty-esque theme, also debuted in early access on the EGS platform.
In December 2023, the Epic Games Store clarified its stance on blockchain-integrated video games, affirming its willingness to host such titles despite prior concerns that led to some games being categorized as “Adults Only” by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). This decision underscores the platform’s commitment to embracing innovative gaming experiences within its ecosystem.