Axie Infinity’s Esports Ambition: A New Era in Competitive Gaming

Axie Infinity, the popular breeding and blockchain-based card game, is now taking steps to engage the broader esports industry and community. Recently Axie Infinity announced its partnership with Cloud9, one of North America’s most prominent esports teams. The partnership is a significant step for the game as it aims to engage the broader esports industry and community.

The partnership with Cloud9 is a strategic move for Axie Infinity as it aims to expand its fanbase outside of Southeast Asia, where the game is most well-known. Cloud9’s reputation as one of North America’s most well-known esports teams and its portfolio of top-tier performers and streamers make it an ideal choice to partner with. Additionally, Cloud9’s more focused strategy in comparison to conventional marketing agencies, as well as its willingness to spread the word about the advantages of blockchain technology, make the partnership even more attractive.

Just last week, Cloud9-STRATUS players competed in an Origins tournament, where fans had the opportunity to play with Cloud9 pros. The winners of the tournament received AXS, free Axies, and Cloud9 merchandise.

In addition, Axie has announced a few months ago the Esports Grant 3 with 160,000 AXS, about $2million, in funding. This fund will be used to sponsor tournaments and events, as well as to provide resources and support for players and teams looking to compete in Axie Infinity.

In recent months, Axie Infinity has made efforts to make the game more esports-friendly. The game’s free-to-play version, Axie Infinity: Origins, has been launched to make the game more accessible. Additionally, the game’s dedicated esports server, Sky Mavis, has less frequent balance updates to keep competition consistent for pros. All players also have access to all Axies and equipment, eliminating the need to buy or breed NFTs to build the ultimate team. Furthermore, observers have a built-in anti-sniping feature that delays the stream, preventing players from using it to gain information on their opponents.

As the world of esports continues to grow, Axie Infinity is positioning itself as a major player in the space. The platform’s unique blend of blockchain technology and gaming, combined with its focus on community and competition, is sure to appeal to gamers and esports fans alike. With its recent funding and partnerships, Axie Infinity is well-positioned to expand its fanbase and become a major force in the esports industry.

This is an exciting time for Axie Infinity, and it will be interesting to see how these new steps to engage the broader esports industry and community will help the platform to expand its fanbase and become a major player in the world of esports.