Crypto Game Crashouts: The Biggest Shutdowns So Far in 2025
Crypto gaming faces significant challenges, with many developers unable to sustain their games and digital economies. Notable closures include Midnight Society's Deadrop, which ended operations after two years in early access due to funding issues. Ember Sword and Nyan Heroes also shut down, citing lack of player engagement and funding. Realms of Alurya halted development after losing expected grant funding, while Square Enix's Symbiogenesis is set to conclude in July 2025 as planned. Other games like The Walking Dead: Empires and MetalCore are also ceasing operations, with developers attributing closures to market conditions and funding shortages. Blast Royale will open its source code before shutting down, and Mojo Melee is pivoting to AI, ending its gaming operations.
