'Forgotten Runiverse' on Ethereum Network Ronin Is the Latest Crypto Gaming Casualty
Forgotten Runiverse, a fantasy MMORPG built on the Ronin Ethereum scaling network and inspired by the Forgotten Runes Wizard’s Cult NFT collection, is going offline indefinitely due to financial constraints. The game's team said it is no longer viable to keep servers running but emphasized the project is not being abandoned. Player data will be preserved, though the game will be inaccessible as the team evaluates future options. The global launch followed a stress test less than a year ago, but the shutdown reflects a broader trend of crypto games closing as funding and adoption falter. Previous blockchain games like Deadrop, Nyan Heroes, and Pirate Nation also ceased operations recently. Despite initial funding from figures such as Alexis Ohanian and approval for development on major consoles, Forgotten Runiverse joins a growing list of shuttered crypto gaming projects. Community reactions ranged from disappointment to encouragement for the team’s efforts.
