Animoca Deepens Support for Cross The Ages and Arise Launch

The web3 gaming space just got more exciting. Animoca Brands, one of the biggest players in blockchain gaming, has announced a deeper partnership with Cross The Ages (CTA)—a project that blends fantasy, sci-fi, and token-powered gameplay into one immersive world. This time, Animoca isn’t just offering advice; they’re putting serious skin in the game by purchasing CTA tokens on the open market and helping launch Arise, a new action-RPG built in Unreal Engine 5.

Let’s break down why this matters and what it means for the future of blockchain games.

A New Chapter Begins with Arise

At the heart of this partnership is Arise, the latest installment in the Cross The Ages universe. This isn’t just another RPG. Built on Unreal Engine 5, Arise promises high-quality visuals, immersive gameplay, and a player-driven economy. It’s a free-to-play multiplayer RPG, where you can fight, craft, build, farm, and even explore dungeons. It’s not just about combat—it’s about creating a world where every player has a meaningful role.

Slated for a PC launch in late 2025, with Mac and other platform support to follow, Arise is setting up to be a standout title. And with Animoca Brands backing both the strategic rollout and in-game token economy, this launch is anything but ordinary.

The Power of Token Integration

One of the most exciting aspects of this deal is Animoca's open market purchase of CTA tokens. This isn’t just symbolic—it’s a powerful vote of confidence. The CTA token is the beating heart of the Cross The Ages ecosystem. It’s used for:

• In-game asset trading and minting

• Participating in the game’s economy

• Connecting the digital world to real-world utilities

With this purchase, Animoca helps ensure liquidity, encourages adoption, and strengthens the foundation for Arise and future CTA projects.

A Deeper Look into Cross The Ages

If you haven’t heard of Cross The Ages, it’s more than just a game. It’s a transmedia universe that includes books, comics, games, and even real-world impact projects. It blends fantasy and science fiction into a lore-rich world that’s built on blockchain—and fully embraces web3 principles like digital ownership and decentralized governance.

CTA has also rolled out ReVerse, a real-world asset (RWA) initiative that links its ecosystem to renewable energy projects. The team’s partnerships with giants like Ubisoft and Square Enix show they’re serious about creating something that lasts.

Animoca Brands’ Expanding Influence

Animoca Brands is arguably the most powerful name in web3 gaming. They’ve invested in over 540 companies, including household names like Yuga Labs, OpenSea, and Axie Infinity. They also support major projects such as The Sandbox and Anichess, and are even working with Standard Chartered on a stablecoin initiative.

But it’s not just about investment—it’s about creating an open metaverse where players own their assets and participate in the economies they help build. That’s what makes their deepening relationship with Cross The Ages such a big deal.

Strengthening a Trusted Partnership

This partnership didn’t come out of nowhere. Animoca has supported CTA since 2021, during the launch of its first token. In May 2024, they led a $3.5 million equity round to support CTA’s broader transmedia expansion.

As Sami Chlagou, CEO of Cross The Ages, put it:

“We’ve been supported by Yat and Animoca Brands since 2021... We’re proud to have the continued support of a web3 gaming pioneer.”

This long-term collaboration shows mutual trust and a shared vision: to build a thriving, multi-layered ecosystem for web3 gaming and media.

Arise Is Just the Beginning

The launch of Arise is a major milestone, but it’s only part of a broader strategy. Animoca is also supporting Blast, the next version of CTA’s trading card game. With their help, CTA is transforming from a single-game project into a full-scale platform that connects gamers, creators, and even real-world activists.

And this strategy fits perfectly into the bigger picture of blockchain games. By emphasizing community roles, economic participation, and digital ownership, CTA and Animoca are redefining what it means to be a gamer in the web3 world.

What to Expect Next

Here’s what’s on the horizon:

• Arise launches on PC in late 2025, offering immersive Unreal Engine 5 gameplay

• CTA tokens will play a central role in economic design and asset ownership

• More collaborations between CTA and Animoca, especially around transmedia storytelling and game mechanics

• Further expansion of the CTA universe, including new games and real-world integrations

This partnership is a strong signal to the web3 community: high-quality blockchain games are coming, and they’re going to challenge traditional gaming norms in a big way.

Final Thoughts

Animoca’s growing support of Cross The Ages shows us what’s possible when visionary creators and strategic investors come together. Arise is shaping up to be a flagship blockchain game, bringing together AAA-level development, a thriving player economy, and deep token integration.

If you’re into blockchain games that do more than just hype NFTs, keep your eye on CTA. The next era of immersive, player-powered gaming is already being built—and it looks epic.