Moonray Studio unveils Web3 mobile Autobattler for next year

Multiplayer battle arena game Moonray Studio announced its mobile Autobattler game is coming in the first quarter of 2025.

Complementing its flagship online game, available to download in the Epic Games store, the mobile game is intended to expand the Moonray ecosystem further and capture a broader gamer population.

Autobattler will leverage the same digital assets as the PC/console version including the MNRY Token enabling players to unlock special content and earn rewards in tournament matches, generating additional demand.

Set in a distant future “post-human” world, Moonray (the game) provides immersive gameplay and intense combat experiences. Moonray’s competitive gameplay is easy to pick up and hard to master,
appealing to both casual players and esports professionals.

Leveraging blockchain technology to enhance the game experience with asset ownership, customizable NFTs, and token rewards, Moonray engages the community in a way it says goes beyond conventional games, incentivizing thoughtful play over “button mashing” and fostering a sense of loyalty to the game.

Despite its blockchain-powered features, the game maintains an easy onboarding and purchasing experience familiar to the broader online gaming community, the company said. Its Web3 elements (such as connecting wallets and purchasing tokens) are open to those who wish to use them but hidden to those who don’t.

Autobattler is part of the wider Moonray ecosystem that includes the PC/console game, a graphic novel Mother’s Skin that develops the lore for the game and provides inspiration and concept art for game artists. The comic book is available to 4,000 comic bookstores including Midtown Comics and Barnes and Noble in North America and the UK. It also has a partnership with Reel FX to bring the game and comic book to the screen in an animated series.

All these initiatives allow users to explore the Moonray world and engage them beyond the game. Moonray’s core team of 40 programmers, designers, and artists is highly regarded in its field and has shipped several titles.

The Moonray ecosystem has held two successful raises from powerhouse investment firms including Animoca Brands, Polygon Ventures, and Cardano, taking the total capital raised to over $8.25 million. Moonray has also forged several strategic partnerships including with Digital Void for game development, Reel FX for streaming content, and gaming guilds like YGG, Snack Club, and Unix for user acquisition.

The company’s Discord channel has amassed over 100,000 members with more than 170,000 followers
on X.

Hans Andersson, cofounder of Moonray, said in a statement, “The Autobatter mobile game will allow us to vastly expand our user base and playtime by providing access to gamers who cannot play the [PC/console] version and allowing users to play on-the-go. We’re super excited to progress along our roadmap and build out the Moonray ecosystem further.”

Yat Siu, executive chairman of Animoca Brands, said in a statement, “The addition of a mobile game to Moonray’s immersive combat experience will broaden the game’s user base and appeal and the easy integration of blockchain technology is subtle and smart. Users familiar with blockchain wallets and purchasing crypto can elevate their gaming experience while traditional online players can dive into the game unhindered by typical adoption barriers.”

The Miium Foundation is the creator of the $MNRY platform, which powers the Moonray universe.