The Shiba Inu ecosystem has taken a significant step forward with the introduction of a closed beta version of Shiba Eternity, its first game built on the Shibarium blockchain. Lucie, the Shiba Inu marketing lead, detailed the release schedule and features of the game in a comprehensive announcement on X today, marking a pivotal moment for the popular meme coin’s transition into a more utility-based ecosystem.

Shiba Inu Gets Its First Shibarium-Based Game

Lucie’s announcement details a complete overhaul from the game’s previous iteration. “Attention Leash Stakers! Closed beta for Shiba Eternity is live. this isn’t just the old game with a few updates—it’s a complete shift to Web3 with significant upgrades,” Lucie revealed.

The game now operates on the Shibarium mainnet, which supports non-fungible tokens (NFTs). This integration allows for a decentralized gaming experience, with players’ inventory cards being represented as NFTs, thus ensuring verifiable ownership and tradeability within the ecosystem.

The game’s core architecture is now based on the Shibarium blockchain. This shift allows for a seamless and secure gaming experience, utilizing blockchain technology for asset management and in-game transactions.
Moreover, Shiba Eternity introduces a competitive ranked mode, where players engage in 15-day tournaments.

Rankings in these tournaments are determined by players’ performance, with rewards distributed based on their final standings. Exclusive tournaments are available for the top 25 players from the ranked mode, featuring seasonal events that offer unique rewards.

Notably, the game has overall undergone significant refinements, including an updated tutorial, a polished menu interface, streamlined armory management, and smoother overall performance. The new reward system offers improved quests, faster progression through the game, and special welcome gifts for players transitioning from Web2 versions of the game.

Release Schedule

The initial access to Shiba Eternity’s closed beta was granted today, on August 21, exclusively to those who have staked LEASH tokens. These participants can connect their smart wallets via ShibaSwap to engage with the game. This early access phase is critical for gathering user feedback and ensuring stability before wider release.

Following this, on September 5, access will expand to include holders of specific NFTs within the Shiba Inu ecosystem, namely The Shiboshis and The Shiba Eternity Lore collections. A release for an open beta has yet to be announced. “No LEASH or NFTs? No worries! The open beta is on the way, giving everyone a chance to enter the Dogjo,” Lucie stated.

Lucie also issued a security warning and emphasized the importance of vigilance against scams: “Beware of scams! Only connect your wallet through official platforms. Never click on links from unknown sources on X or elsewhere. Always manually enter the official website address and double-check before connecting your wallet.”

At press time, SHIB traded at $0.00001362.