Client: Warrp.co
Project: Racer Club
Type: NFT Gaming Ecosystem
Developed by: Fgfactory

Introduction

In a collaboration with Warrp.co, Fgfactory participated in a groundbreaking project developing the Racer Club NFT Gaming Ecosystem. This ambitious NFT gaming development project aims not just to create a racing game but to redefine the entire gaming experience by seamlessly integrating blockchain in gaming, NFTs, and the crypto economy. The project was driven by the collective vision to upraise blockchain in gaming, introducing innovative concepts and pushing the boundaries of what NFTs could achieve in the gaming niche.

But what makes this NFT ecosystem so unique and different from others? Let’s figure it out.

Concept

The core concept of Racer Club was to build a multiplayer racing game from scratch, utilizing the cutting-edge capabilities of Unreal Engine 5. From its inception, the team envisioned a game that not only provided immersive racing experiences but also allowed players to leverage their NFT holdings for exclusive in-game benefits, making gaming on blockchain more attractive and efficient than classic racing games. The integration of Unreal Engine 5 became the catalyst for turning this vision into a visually stunning and immersive reality.

The basic design of the game focuses on exciting 3D racing with a deep immersion in high-speed driving on race tracks with tight turns, accelerations, tunnels, short detours, and much more. The game design is based on such titles as Forza Horizon and the Mario racing series.

NFT Communities and In-Game Clubs

The gameplay introduced a unique concept where users can join specific in-game clubs, based on their NFT holdings. NFT communities (collections) within different blockchain networks have their virtual representation as in-game clubs, cultivating a sense of community and competition. Through their NFT assets, players gain access to these exclusive racing clubs, creating a dynamic environment where racing isn’t just a competition but a collaborative experience tied to real-world NFT communities.

All participants of a certain NFT community join a common club and can compete with each other in real-time races, fight for the top leaderboard positions, valuable prizes in the form of crypto tokens, and much more.

The key feature of each club is the uniqueness of game assets, including game characters and racing tracks. Each gaming club is a set of characters that exactly repeat certain PFPs in this collection. Also, racing tracks remake the atmosphere and key design elements of each NFT collection.

Characters, Vehicles and Boosters

To diversify the engagement of players, the game features various characters and vehicles, each with unique attributes and features. Diversity has gone beyond the visual side; it expanded into gameplay specifics, allowing players to choose characters and vehicles to suit their racing preferences, skills, and style. This variety added a layer of skill strategy, allowing users to align their choices to their preferred racing style.

In addition, it is possible to win or buy various boosters for game tokens, which help you accelerate and drive faster in the race, control the car better, or be more resistant to collisions.

NFT-Based Accounts

The approach extends to NFTs being more than collectibles but core in-game assets to manage and upgrade. Players can improve gaming parameters by upgrading their accounts connected to specific NFTs. This NFT gaming development approach not only provided a notable utility to NFTs but also created a progression system, where players could continuously improve their performance and unlock advanced features.

Thanks to the technical capabilities of crypto gaming, gaming assets, including NFT-based game accounts, become valuable to players. The more users play, win, and do other activities in the game, the more valuable their accounts become. This is also part of the gaming economy, and makes it possible to turn various assets, including accounts, into valuables and goods available for trade.

Real-Time Multiplayer Racing

Creating seamless real-time multiplayer racing was a major technical challenge. Fgfactory’s extended expertise in game development allowed it to build the back-end and real-time server components required for a smooth gaming experience.

The multiplayer gaming part starts with the ability for users to create their racing sessions or seamlessly connect to existing rooms. This functionality allows players to set up private races with friends or dive into the Racer Club community for larger-scale competitions.

Utilizing AWS services, the team secured minimal latency that enabled players to compete in races against other opponents in real time and deliver the experience expected from a multiplayer racing game.

As Racer Club continues developing the infrastructure, the real-time multiplayer component remains at the forefront of its development roadmap. The long-term plan to improve and expand the multiplayer experience involves ongoing updates, introducing new racing modes, and the integration of innovative features. The technical side of real-time multiplayer racing within Racer Club is a foundation for an ever-evolving and dynamic gaming ecosystem.

Club Management

Recognizing the importance of community building, the Warrp.co, together with Fgfactory, has delivered a web-based admin panel for club managers. This browser application provides club leaders with various functionalities to create and manage their in-game clubs effectively, giving a sense of ownership and leadership within the Racer Club ecosystem.

This component is an integral part of the Racer Club gaming world since any in-game club begins from here. Users who own NFT assets that do not yet have clubs within the platform can create clubs and be managers of their clubs.

Platform Availability

The game’s distribution was prioritized with an initial release for Windows OS. Currently, players can download the game directly from the Racer Club website, and run it on their desktop computers.

This decision allowed the team to focus on the high level of visual and gaming on blockchain experience; however, with plans for expansion to other platforms, it ensured the widest possible audience for the Racer Club gaming experience.

Further Steps

The first version of the Racer Club’s game launch is just the beginning.

Warrp.co and Fgfactory are already working hard on a future where the ecosystem will grow with additional content, including more vehicles, characters, racing tracks, clubs, players, and club managers who will continue participating in the ecosystem. There is also a big focus on gaming companies that are attracted to building more gaming content and features. This ongoing plan for expansion ensures a long-term journey for the Racer Club community.

Conclusion

Summing up the work done on the Racer Club, it is important to note the support and participation of the gaming community that formed and supported the project, and also continues to actively participate in its development further. This is an excellent example of how blockchain in gaming opens up new opportunities for a wide audience of users, uniting players and crypto enthusiasts.

As the Racer Club community grows and evolves, it demonstrates the potential of NFTs in the future of interactive entertainment. Fgfactory’s dedication to pushing boundaries in game development, together with Warrp’s innovative vision, has resulted in a gaming ecosystem that redefines the possibilities of NFT integration in the gaming sector.

From a user perspective, this project demonstrates a wide range of NFT game development services and opportunities that a product or ecosystem can implement in building a platform at the intersection of blockchain technologies and exciting gaming.