Web3 gets a boost with these major updates, launches, and campaigns.
May is already heating up in the Web3 gaming world, and it’s clear that a few standout titles are leading the charge. Whether you’re into side-scrolling nostalgia, competitive dungeons, or top-down MMORPGs, this month has something for you. Here’s a quick look at three of the most talked-about NFT-integrated games making waves this May.
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MapleStory N – Launching May 15
MapleStory N is finally going live, and this isn’t just another version of the classic. It’s a full blockchain-based MMORPG powered by Nexon’s NEXPACE, and it drops on May 15.
Long-time MapleStory fans will feel right at home with the familiar side-scrolling gameplay, but now there’s a twist—on-chain item ownership, gasless transactions, and a player-driven economy branded as Reward Experience 2.0. That means players can earn, collect, and trade digital assets that actually carry real-world value.
Plus, the team is leaning into community engagement with creator tools, dev partnerships, and token-based rewards for contributors. If you’ve been waiting for a AAA-level web3 title that doesn’t feel overly “blockchainy,” this one might hit the sweet spot.
Treeverse – Season 1 Rewards Relaunched
Treeverse is back in the spotlight this month with a fresh relaunch of its Season 1 reward campaign, now running until May 18. Built around the mystical city of Elderwall, this top-down MMORPG blends gorgeous visuals with daily questing, leaderboard competition, and milestone-based progression.
Whether you’re grinding for leaderboard placement or just logging in casually for the daily bonuses, there’s something to work toward every day. It’s a great moment to jump in, especially with the reward structure reset and running strong.
For those looking for a web3 game that combines world-building, competitive systems, and long-term rewards—Treeverse continues to deliver.
Gigaverse – Giga Juice and ReferFi Updates
Gigaverse is mixing up the dungeon crawler formula by going full on-chain, and this month’s updates make it even more accessible and rewarding.
First up: Giga Juice, a new energy system that lets players choose how often they want to run dungeons. You can buy it in durations from one to thirty days, with longer options offering better value.
Then there’s ReferFi, the new referral system that pays you directly when your referrals make in-game purchases like minting characters or buying Giga Juice. Referrers earn a 10% cut sent straight to their wallet. It’s one of the cleaner web3 referral models we’ve seen, and it aligns well with the game’s overall play-to-earn design.
Final Thoughts
MapleStory N, Treeverse, and Gigaverse are showing what’s possible when you blend familiar genres with thoughtful web3 mechanics. Each game is pushing the envelope in its own way—whether it’s MapleStory N’s AAA polish, Treeverse’s ongoing community rewards, or Gigaverse’s scalable economic systems.
