World’s First Official Formula E Video Game Launches Soon
TLDR:
- Formula E: High Voltage, the official Formula E video game, is launching on October 19, 2023.
- It’s a racing management game developed by Animoca Brands and Amber, using the Flow blockchain and NFTs.
- Players manage Formula E races with cars and drivers as NFTs, each with unique skills.
- The game aligns with sustainability and net zero carbon commitment.
- NFT crates go on sale on October 17, allowing players to get a piece of the racing action.
The excitement revs up for racing enthusiasts as Formula E: High Voltage, the world’s first official Formula E video game, prepares to hit the virtual tracks on October 19, 2023.
This thrilling racing management game is the brainchild of a partnership between Animoca Brands and Amber, combining cutting-edge gaming with blockchain technology.
This game leverages the energy-efficient Flow blockchain to offer players true digital ownership of in-game items in the form of NFTs.
Unleash the Racing Action
In Formula E: High Voltage, players get to immerse themselves in the electrifying world of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
The game features iconic city center tracks in locations like Rome, Berlin, New York, and London. Players become racing team managers, choosing the best cars, drivers, and special abilities to ensure optimal performance in various weather conditions and day or night races.
The wait is almost over, the first blockchain game officially licensed by @FIAFormulaE: Formula E: High Voltage (@FormulaE_HV) will launch on 19 October 2023 at https://t.co/LZKuEm1J0f 🏎️⚡️ pic.twitter.com/bX1WJ4tkOT
— Animoca Brands (@animocabrands) October 16, 2023
NFT-Powered Racing
The core of the game revolves around NFTs. Each car and driver in Formula E: High Voltage is an NFT of varying rarity, ranging from common to legendary.
These NFTs come with unique special skills, offering diverse strategies for success.
Collecting, training, upgrading, and managing these NFTs become key elements to building a racing empire in the game.
Get Behind the Wheel
Players can experience the thrill of driving the GEN3 race car, considered the fastest, lightest, most powerful, and efficient electric race car globally.
The game offers a wide selection of both fantasy and official cars and drivers, including the 2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Champion Jake Dennis and his Andretti Porsche 99X Electric GEN3.
Part of the REVV Motorsport Ecosystem
Formula E: High Voltage is not just a standalone game but part of the larger REVV Motorsport ecosystem.
This ecosystem includes other racing blockchain games like MotoGP™ Ignition and MotoGP™ Guru, as well as original titles like REVV Racing and Torque Drift 2.
Words from the Creators
Kieran Holmes-Darby, Gaming Director at Formula E, expressed excitement about the partnership with Animoca Brands, aiming to bring Formula E to gamers in a dynamic new way.
This game provides a unique opportunity for fans to engage with Formula E racing.
Will Griffiths, Vice President of Commercial Strategy at Animoca Brands, emphasized the advantages of true digital ownership brought by NFTs and blockchain technologies.
This game introduces a new level of excitement for both fans and players.
Marty Caplan, Head of Innovation Vertical at Amber, highlighted the project’s innovation and technology, offering an immersive experience that combines the world of Formula E with decentralized collectible games.
Grab Your NFT Crates
Prepare for the game’s launch on October 19, 2023, and get ready to dive into the action. Starting from October 17, 2023, 8,500 Solo NFT Crates and 9,000 Team NFT Crates will be available for purchase on the official Formula E: High Voltage website.
Solo NFT Crates are priced between $20 and $30, containing a single official or fantasy car or driver NFT.
Team NFT Crates, priced between $119 and $149, include two official or fantasy Formula E cars and two official or fantasy Formula E drivers, guaranteeing an epic or legendary rarity NFT.
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