Ethereum blockchain game Ember Sword announces closure due to lack of operating funds

 according to Decrypt, the Ethereum-based game "Ember Sword" attracted $203 million in revenue through NFT land sales 4 years ago, but has now announced its closure. Developer Bright Star Studio stated that due to a lack of funds for continued operation, the game servers have been permanently shut down, and related Discord channels have also been restricted.

Project history shows that this MMORPG game attracted 35,000 players who purchased $203 million worth of virtual land NFTs at its peak in 2021. The project advisory team includes industry veterans such as former Blizzard Chief Creative Officer Rob Pardo. The game received poor feedback after the closed beta test in July 2024, and even after migrating to the Ethereum Layer2 network Mantle, it failed to turn the tide. The game token EMBER has plummeted in value to $80,000, a decrease of over 96% from its peak.