Immutable zkEVM Launches Early Access Mainnet for Web3 Gaming

According to Decrypt, Immutable zkEVM, a gaming-centric Ethereum layer-2 network powered by Polygon's zkEVM technology, has launched its mainnet in early access. This allows approved developers to begin building on the chain, while the network remains in a limited early access configuration. Immutable zkEVM aims to open up access to all builders sometime in 2024, although no specific date has been confirmed. In the meantime, the zkEVM testnet is available for studios to experiment and test on. Michael Powell, Immutable Head of Product Marketing, stated that the launch of Immutable zkEVM marks a major milestone in their mission to build the best end-to-end experience for Web3 games. The chain is designed to empower game studios to grow their game's economy, protect their communities, and create frictionless experiences for their users. Action role-playing game Guild of Guardians and card-based strategy game Shardbound, both published by Immutable, will launch on Immutable zkEVM during the first half of 2024. Another game set to go live on Immutable zkEVM during the same period is MetalCore, a mech-battling action game.