Competitive Review

The gaming market is highly competitive, with leading console and PC franchises like Call of Duty, Minecraft, and Grand Theft Auto dominating mainstream audiences.

However, blockchain gaming is still a nascent category without a clear market leader. Most blockchain games sacrifice gameplay and graphics for crypto functionality.

The main competitors in blockchain gaming are:

• Axie Infinity: The top blockchain game peaked at 2.8 million daily active users in 2022, focused on Pokemon-style battles and breeding. Basic 2D graphics.

• The Sandbox: Minecraft-style world builder with user-generated gaming experiences. Relying on user creativity over core gameplay.

• Decentraland: 3D virtual world allowing users to buy land and build scenes. More of a social platform than a game.

• Illuvium: Upcoming RPG focusing on auto-battles. Promises high-quality 3D graphics but lacks multiplayer interaction.

• Gala Games: Farmville-style ecosystem of blockchain games with limited gameplay innovation.

Competitor games are focused on specific niches rather than building expansive gaming worlds. They offer basic graphics, lacking immersion and AAA polish.

NetBorn differentiates itself by providing a sprawling 3D world with social interaction, Unreal 5 engine visuals, and diverse gameplay catering to both traditional and Web3 gamers.

Within the battle royale scene, the main competitors are:

• PUBG: Initially a PC game, PUBG gained immense popularity after its release on mobile. In 2021, the game had a monthly active user base of 280 million to 320 million.

• Fortnite: Fortnite exploded with its Battle Royale mode in 2017, with more than 390M registered players and a free-to-play model. The game generated 9.1 billion USD in the first two full years following its launch.

• Call of Duty: Activision released a BattleRoyale mod for its main IP called Warzone. With an average of 50 million active players per month, the game has become a top Battle Royale game since its launch.

• Apex Legends: With 130 million registered players, Apex Legends has a very active community and is a very successful free-to-play Battle Royale game for Electronic Arts.

• Garena Free Fire: In 2023, Free Fire surpassed 187 million daily active users.