The Runiverse is an open‑source, blockchain‑enabled fantasy RPG platform that provides fully rigged, game‑engine‑ready 3D character NFTs on the Ronin network, allowing players to retain verifiable ownership of avatars and items. It includes a play‑to‑earn system, on‑chain marketplace with royalty distribution, and SDK/APIs for developers to integrate token‑gated assets into Unity, Unreal, or WebGL games, while a community‑driven lore hub lets creators author and monetize content.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional fantasy RPGs often lock content behind proprietary engines and lack transparent ownership of in‑game assets, limiting player creativity and preventing true play‑to‑earn models. Additionally, developers must source costly, non‑standardized 3D character assets, slowing production and community contribution.
Solution
The Runiverse delivers an open‑source, blockchain‑enabled fantasy RPG that lets anyone quest, craft, and battle while retaining verifiable ownership of their characters and items via the Ronin network. Fully rigged, game‑engine‑ready 3D avatars are provided as NFTs, allowing seamless integration into any token‑gated experience. A community‑driven lore platform (Wizzypedia and the Book of Lore) lets players author and publish story content, expanding the world collaboratively. The platform operates as a free‑to‑play metaverse with optional play‑to‑earn mechanics, where in‑game achievements can be minted or traded as NFTs. An on‑chain marketplace supports secondary sales, royalties, and merch, creating sustainable value loops for creators and players alike. Developers can access SDKs and APIs to embed Runiverse assets into their own games, accelerating development cycles.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes fantasy RPG players seeking true ownership of in‑game assets, indie game developers needing ready‑made blockchain‑compatible 3D characters, and creators who want to contribute lore and monetize their contributions.
Features
- Fully rigged 3D character models with walk cycles, exported in FBX/GLTF for immediate use in Unity, Unreal, or WebGL engines
- Ronin blockchain integration for NFT minting, ownership tracking, and royalty distribution
- Play‑to‑earn reward system that mints achievement‑based tokens and tradable items
- Community‑curated lore repository (Wizzypedia) and narrative authoring tools for user‑generated content
- On‑chain marketplace with built‑in royalty splits, supporting secondary sales of characters, gear, and merchandise
- SDK and REST API for token‑gated game integration, including authentication via wallet signatures
- Free‑to‑play access with optional premium NFT purchases and subscription tiers for advanced developer tools
- Cross‑platform compatibility, enabling assets to be used in VR, mobile, and desktop experiences