The crypto gaming sector had a high-velocity week, with notable events spanning airdrop speculation, legal decisions affecting mobile distribution, and ecosystem launches that could reshape the infrastructure for onchain play.
Crypto Gaming News Last Week
Somnia’s testnet activity heats up with airdrop speculation and multiple fully onchain games. Cambria ends its second season with $1.5M in ETH rewards. Apple’s court loss to Epic opens the door for third-party crypto payments on mobile. New hardware and game launches from Solana, Azra, Parallel, and more round out a packed week.
Here’s a condensed breakdown of the most important updates.
Somnia Gains Traction with Airdrop Speculation and High-Throughput Games
Somnia continues to dominate testnet attention. The EVM-compatible chain designed for fully onchain gaming now supports titles like Chunked, a Minecraft-style sandbox running 50–60 TPS. The chain’s quest system rewards testnet interaction through wallet activity, in-game actions, and platform exploration.
No token airdrop is confirmed, but comments from the team suggest that rewards for early contributors are likely. Top games being built on the chain include Maelstrom, Netherak Demons, Dark Table, Masks of the Void, and QRusader.
Read full guide: https://juicenews.io/article/how-to-farm-the-somnia-token-airdrop-and-top-games-to-watch
Netherak Demons Drops Teaser Trailer
Netherak Demons, a dark fantasy action RPG that recently joined Somnia’s Dream Catalyst accelerator. It is developed by an independent team and backed by Web3 publisher Uprising Labs, the game will launch on PC with plans to expand to consoles. It blends tactical battles with blacksmithing, exploration, and resource conquest.
The game is expected to release soon, we have yet to see any gameplay but this teaser sets a nice tone.
Cambria Season 2 Distributes $1.5M in ETH
The Ronin-based MMO Cambria ended its second season with over $1.5M in ETH rewards distributed to players, guild leaders, creators, and investors. Nearly 1 million transactions were processed across Ronin and Abstract, and the season saw strong performance from both “Paymasters” and guild-organized player groups.
Read more: https://juicenews.io/article/cambria-season-2-ends/
Apple Loses Legal Battle with Epic, Opening the Door for Crypto Game Payments
A U.S. court ruled against Apple in its ongoing battle with Epic Games, stating the tech giant can no longer charge fees on external purchases or block third-party payment links in apps. This is a major win for Web3 gaming developers, many of whom previously had to strip blockchain features to comply with App Store rules. The decision is expected to directly benefit games like WAGMI Defense, which have already built out external payment systems.
UnGodly by Azra Games Set for Winter 2025 Launch
Azra Games revealed more details about UnGodly, a dark fantasy RPG for mobile and PC. The game blends real-time party combat with emotionally driven narrative arcs and will launch in Winter 2025. Azra has raised $68M to date and previously held closed playtests for holders of its NFT collection.
Read more: https://juicenews.io/article/ungodly-dark-fantasy-rpg-release-date-platforms-and-gameplay-details
Parallel Launches AI-Powered Simulation on Solana
Parallel Colony, a social AI simulation game developed by Parallel Studios, opened its public playtest on May 9. Players interact with autonomous agents that can disobey commands and form their own goals. The experiment pushes the boundary of AI-powered storytelling in blockchain environments.
Join the playtest: https://juicenews.io/article/how-to-play-parallel-colony-openai-game-on-solana-on-may-9
Solana’s PSG1 Console Launches with Exclusive NFT Access
The PSG1, a new handheld gaming device powered by Solana, officially launched at $329. The console includes a hardware wallet, fingerprint reader, and NFT-gated access to its debut title Play Solana: Origin. NFT holders gain early access, staking benefits, and future airdrop eligibility.
Console breakdown: https://juicenews.io/article/play-solana-origin-debuts-on-psg1-how-to-buy-the-first-solana-powered-handheld-console
Pixels x Runiverse Launch Cross-Game Event with 5M $PIXEL Reward Pool
A collaboration between Pixels and The Forgotten Runiverse kicked off with a shared rewards pool of 5 million $PIXEL. The event allows players to earn through quests, store purchases, and limited-time collectibles. Integration spans land upgrades, shared currencies, and new gameplay loops.
Event guide: https://juicenews.io/article/how-to-join-the-5-000-000-pixel-rewards-event-in-the-forgotten-runiverse
WAGMI Defense Rolls Out Major Update
Mobile RTS WAGMI Defense introduced gameplay updates improving unit balance, UI responsiveness, and onboarding. A new anime-style trailer expands the lore around NiFe Wars. The game continues to grow across iOS and Android with Web3 integrations and optional wallet linking.
Patch breakdown: https://juicenews.io/article/how-to-start-playing-wagmi-defense-in-2025-huge-update-just-dropped
Paradise Chain Launches on Avalanche
Paradise Chain, developed by Paradise Tycoon, launched as a custom Avalanche-based L1 built for game interoperability. Players can move items, currencies, and progression across all supported games without re-authentication or manual bridging. The chain focuses on seamless user experience and low-cost transaction execution.
Full story: https://juicenews.io/article/paradise-chain-launches-as-avalanche-layer-1-for-seamless-cross-game-interoperability
Additional Highlights
- Plants vs Ronke now live on Ronin, featuring NFT farming for $PVR.
- Freya The Starfall trailer released ahead of a $100K CBT-A prize pool event.
- Chunked continues to lead on Somnia as the first fully onchain voxel-based builder.
