Racer 1′ Reveals iOS and Android Launch Date

MixMob, a Solana-based gaming universe being constructed round “remix tradition,” introduced that its debut recreation MixMob: Racer 1 will launch on the iOS App Retailer and Android Play Retailer on Could 14 following a earlier web-based debut.

The cardboard-based strategic racing recreation challenges gamers to compete for crypto rewards in a dystopian world, the place they need to resist a malevolent AI that has destroyed human tradition. MixMob has described the sport as “Mario Kart meets Hearthstone,” with a mixture of racing technique and card choice within the moment-to-moment motion.

The free-to-play recreation makes use of MixMob’s MXM token on Solana, letting holders take part in governance and earn rewards. Gamers can stake tokens in “Turbo Arenas” that additionally work as liquidity swimming pools. Staking the token lets gamers participate in governance votes and earn rewards.

MXM was launched on February 1 and airdropped to early gamers and contributors. Presently priced at slightly below $0.05 per knowledge from CoinGecko, the Solana-based token is up 22% over the previous week within the run-up to the cellular launch.

In anticipation of the launch subsequent week, MixMob completely shared the cellular launch trailer above with Decrypt’s GG. Alongside the cellular rollout, MixMob will open up in-game leaderboards upfront of the primary “World Conflict” competitors on Could 30.

The iPhone and iPad model of MixMob: Racer 1 is accessible to “pre-order” now globally, after which will routinely obtain on Could 14. MixMob is working with gaming guilds like Yield Guild Video games and Benefit Circle to advertise the launch, the corporate mentioned, and will likely be tapping into internet and social media promoting to assist unfold the phrase.

The cellular launch for MixMob: Racer 1 was initially deliberate for Could 7, however was delayed on Monday because the group mentioned it wished to implement varied enhancements and have additions.

Whereas accessible for anybody to play free, MixMob: Racer 1 additionally contains an non-obligatory NFT part, letting gamers buy and equip Solana NFT “MixBots” and masks to make use of within the recreation. Homeowners have additionally been eligible for token rewards through airdrops in current months.

Alongside growing its personal authentic gaming franchise, MixMob has additionally been making a play to usher in well-known popular culture IP through licensing offers. The primary of these, for the unique Stormtrooper character design from “Star Wars,” was introduced in February, with the character set to be offered as an in-game NFT.

Editor’s word: This text was written with the help of AI. Edited and fact-checked by Andrew Hayward.