Chains of War Shuts Down as Blue Fork Seeks a Buyer

A Sudden End to Chains of War

The blockchain gaming community has witnessed another project winding down. Developer Blue Fork has announced that active development and operations for Chains of War are officially coming to an end. The Cardano-powered fantasy RPG, which once aimed to blend third-person PvPvE action with extraction looter mechanics, will no longer move forward under its current team.

Despite halting development, the studio confirmed that NFT staking rewards will continue “while reserves last”, and the liquidity pool for its $MIRA token will remain on Minswap for another year. At the same time, Blue Fork has put the entire project up for sale for the next 30 days.

Why Is Chains of War Shutting Down?

The team pointed directly to challenging market conditions as the key reason behind the shutdown. According to their announcement, the blockchain gaming landscape “no longer aligns” with the Chains of War model, making it impossible to secure sustainable funding for full development.

Blue Fork emphasized that this decision was not made lightly, highlighting years of work poured into building the world of Tyrrha, its lore, art, and early alpha version. In their farewell message, they expressed gratitude to supporters, moderators, and community members who helped shape the project:

“Building Tyrrha has been one of the proudest projects we’ve worked on, and we leave with many fond memories and immense respect for this community.”

Could Chains of War Be Revived?

Interestingly, Blue Fork isn’t shutting the door completely. Instead, the project is being put up for a 30-day acquisition window.

Any buyer stepping in would gain access to:

• The game’s legal entity

• Source code

• Digital assets, including art and NFTs

• The reserve for the $MIRA token

The team has stated that while they are open to all offers, they prefer a buyer from the Cardano ecosystem, ideally someone who understands both the project and its community. Interested parties are invited to contact Blue Fork through Discord or by direct message to the team’s admins.

$MIRA Token and NFT Staking Plans

One of the major concerns for the community was the fate of $MIRA tokens and NFT holders. Blue Fork clarified that:

• The Minswap liquidity pool for $MIRA will remain live for another year.

• NFT staking rewards will continue to be distributed, though only “while reserves last.”

The studio confirmed that they will remain available to support transfers, provide repository access, and answer community questions during this wind-down period.

Community Reaction to the Shutdown

The announcement triggered mixed reactions across social platforms. While some expressed disappointment and sadness, others criticized Blue Fork’s decision to sell rather than open-source the project.

Notable community responses included:

• “Unbelievable.”

• “You try to sell a failed project? So you failed and want money for it?”

• “No one's going to buy a half-made game from a bunch of quitters. Open source the code and let the real gamers finish it.”

The strongest sentiment appears to be that open sourcing Chains of War could allow the community to continue the work, much like what happened with other projects in the past.

Lessons from Blast Royale and Others

A comparable example comes from Blast Royale, another title that shut down earlier this year. Its developer, First Light Games, decided to go open source, releasing the code on GitHub. This move sparked a community-driven initiative called Shattergrounds, which kept the spirit of the game alive—even if in a more modest web2 form.

By contrast, Blue Fork’s choice to seek a buyer raises concerns about whether the project will truly survive, or if it risks falling into the hands of parties unable (or unwilling) to deliver on the original vision.

This situation also highlights a broader trend: many blockchain games have struggled to sustain operations in 2025. Titles like Eldarune, Pirate Nation, and Tokyo Beast have also shut down recently, adding to a growing list of casualties in the web3 gaming space.

What Was Chains of War?

For those unfamiliar, Chains of War was shaping up to be a fantasy RPG and extraction looter built around the world of Tyrrha. It featured:

• Third-person PvPvE gameplay

• Optional web3 integration to mint loot and convert in-game currency into $MIRA

• Factions of humans, orcs, and elves battling for dominance

• Expansion plans to Immutable with Passport integration

The alpha build was originally scheduled for release on the Epic Games Store in late November 2025, but that will no longer happen. For now, the Epic Store page still provides a glimpse of what the game looked like, though it may soon be delisted.

The Bigger Picture in Blockchain Gaming

Chains of War’s closure is not an isolated incident. It underscores the high-risk nature of blockchain gaming projects, especially in a volatile market where funding is scarce and expectations are high.

But it also leaves open a question for the industry: should struggling projects be sold, shut down completely, or open-sourced for the community to carry forward? Blast Royale demonstrated that the community can breathe new life into a game when given the tools. If Chains of War went the same route, perhaps Tyrrha would still have a chance to thrive.

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