Quick Take
- Providence unveils a Progressive Token Launch built around gameplay, contribution, and real utility instead of speculation.
- The upcoming free-to-play multiplayer roguelite blends survival shooter mechanics with a blockchain-powered economy.
- Backed by $16M in funding, Dynasty Studios brings AAA experience from the Expeditions series to Web3 gaming.
Providence, the upcoming Web3-native game from Dynasty Studios, is entering a new phase as it prepares for its Progressive Token Launch later this year. Developed quietly since 2020 by a team of AAA veterans from the Expeditions: Rome, Viking, and Conquistador series, Providence has positioned itself as one of the most ambitious Web3 gaming projects to date, blending high-quality gameplay with onchain ownership.
Building a Player-Owned Future
According to Dynasty Studios, Providence was conceived as a community-owned gaming IP long before the Web3 gaming boom. The project’s goal is to merge traditional gameplay depth with blockchain-enabled ownership, giving players real control over their progress, assets, and world outcomes.
Built in Copenhagen and Istanbul, the studio combines established AAA experience with blockchain integration to form a seamless, player-first ecosystem. The team has not sold any NFTs or tokens since its inception, instead focusing on building a sustainable foundation through direct gameplay and community engagement.
Providence introduces a free-to-play multiplayer roguelite survival shooter set in collapsing worlds known as Slipworlds. Players team up in squads of four to explore procedurally generated environments, collect resources, and extract items before the worlds are destroyed. Every item and upgrade is earned through play and secured on-chain, creating a system where value is built rather than bought.
The Progressive Token Launch
The upcoming token launch represents a shift away from speculative models seen in earlier blockchain projects. The Progressive Token Launch operates as a “pre-economy” designed to reward in-game utility and contribution before any secondary market exists. Tokens issued during this phase are used directly within gameplay for crafting, drone operations, and expeditions.
Unlike traditional presales, there are no private investor rounds or hidden discounts. Players and investors join under equal conditions, sharing the same access, entry point, and economy. Providence calls this structure “public progress,” where tokens gain value through use rather than trading.
The model also employs a logarithmic bonding curve that starts at zero, meaning token value grows organically alongside player activity and demand. This system aims to ensure a stable, contribution-driven economy without artificial scarcity or market speculation.
Utility-First Economy
Providence’s in-game economy focuses on a player-owned structure where every blueprint, resource, and crafted item belongs to the player. There are no developer-controlled marketplaces or cash shops. Assets exist as true onchain items, allowing players to build, trade, and progress within a self-sustaining ecosystem.
The upcoming Providence token will serve as the backbone of this economy, powering transactions across the wider Providence universe. By anchoring value in participation, the team aims to replace capital-driven economies with contribution-based systems.
Backed by Established Partners
Dynasty Studios has secured over $16 million in funding from a lineup of investors including Framework Ventures, CoinFund, Dapper Labs, IOSG, Bitscale, and Avalanche. This funding supports the next stages of development, including early access gameplay and the token launch expected by late 2025.
Looking Ahead
The studio has outlined its roadmap with several key milestones: the F8 Genesis Mint, already completed in October; the Progressive Token Launch in November; and the Early Access Build expected shortly after. The token generation event and listings are planned for early 2026.
For more details, visit playprovidence.io or follow the project on X at @PlayProvidence.
