Introducing “OPEN”: A Multi-Genre Metaverse Battle Royale Experience in Development for PC and Current Gen Platforms

By Brian K. Neal

Readyverse Studios, in collaboration with Walker Labs, has unveiled OPEN, an innovative metaverse experience that marks a groundbreaking venture into the realm of web3 technology and AAA-quality gaming. Positioned as the cornerstone of The Readyverse platform, OPEN introduces players to a thrilling third-person battle royale adventure set within a multiverse teeming with beloved characters and cultural icons from iconic franchises.

Within OPEN’s immersive multiverse, players will traverse nostalgia-infused biomes populated by characters and legends from renowned franchises. Engaging in game-show styled challenges, participants will navigate through collaborative and competitive game modes across multiple rounds, with only one emerging as the ultimate hero. The gameplay emphasizes a diverse range of gaming skills, including tactical positioning, strategic shooting, sly movement, and driving prowess. Collaboration with allies is paramount as players strategize for advantages and immerse themselves in intense gameplay sessions.

The name “OPEN” reflects the core principles championed by The Readyverse, including asset interoperability, digital ownership, decentralization, and security. Among the globally recognized IP integrated into OPEN, teaser footage showcases collaborations with brands like Reebok and DeLorean. Notably, OPEN will feature a Ready Player One biome, offering fans immersive experiences inspired by the novel and film, complete with branded environments and skins.

Readyverse Studios’ Co-Founders Aaron McDonald, Shara Senderoff, Ernest Cline, and Dan Farah expressed their pride in OPEN as the flagship experience within The Readyverse. Their collaboration with Walker Labs, assembling a super-team of seasoned game developers from industry giants like Epic Games, DICE, Microsoft, PlayStation, Mojang, Remedy, Ubisoft, Lucasfilm, Electronic Arts, and more, underscores the ambition behind creating a genre-defining AAA MMO open metaverse experience that seamlessly integrates iconic IP like never before.