Traditionally, game developers would secure grants to build and launch their games. However, Saga Origins goes beyond that by offering additional support, including partnerships with influencers to generate awareness, sponsored user acquisition campaigns, community building, and promotional support. The publishing house is going to be financed through the ecosystem fund, which will open up when Saga’s mainnet goes live in April.
Saga has raised $15 million to date, and through its ongoing play-to-airdrop campaigns, it rewards players with $SAGA tokens for their participation in tournaments. The company believes that it’s not just the responsibility of game developers to bring users to the blockchain; the platform shares that responsibility. Saga has built its own user-acquisition engine and is now showcasing its publishing house to attract users.
At the Saga Multiverse Reveal event held at the Game Developers Conference (GDC), Saga’s CEO Rebecca Liao unveiled Saga Origins alongside the Saga Multiverse, powered by generative AI and blockchain. The event featured industry executives, game developers, and strategic partners who explored the new era of web3 gaming. Attendees got first looks and demos of games currently in development on the Saga chain, including Rogue Nation and Another World.
Saga is a Layer-1 blockchain protocol focused on bringing Web3 games to market. It has 335 Innovator projects building on its protocol, with 80% of them being games. The company has also formed partnerships with Web3 projects like Polygon, Avalanche, and Celestia, positioning itself as a leader in Web3 development. The mainnet launch is just weeks away and will bring together Web3 gaming in an extensive launch campaign for the benefit of the entire Saga community.
Liao believes that Saga is unique in how it can provide services to game developers by bringing the publishing in-house at a blockchain protocol. The company’s technology is highly scalable and cost-effective, with no gas fees for end users. It also allows for interoperability of in-game assets and other IP generated by creators. Saga’s mainnet launch is scheduled for April, and there are many projects focused on the intersection of AI and crypto that will be unveiled in the future.
Overall, Saga’s introduction of Saga Origins as a game publishing arm for web3 developers showcases their commitment to revolutionizing the gaming experience and bringing provocative and uncompromising titles to consumers. With its strong partnerships and innovative technology, Saga is poised to become a leader in the Web3 gaming space.
