Ethereum News Today: Bridging Crypto and Credit Card Gamers: Funtico's EV2 Presale Redefines Web3 Access

Funtico has launched the presale for its upcoming Web3 game Earth Version 2 (EV2), marking a strategic push to attract mainstream gamers to blockchain-based entertainment. The presale allocates 40% of the fixed 2.88 billion $EV2 token supply to early buyers, with purchases accepted via multiple cryptocurrencies and credit cards to lower entry barriers, according to a report from BitcoinWorld. The token will underpin the game's economy, enabling in-game transactions for upgrades, crafting, and marketplace activities.

Earth Version 2 blends sci-fi shooter mechanics with progression-driven gameplay, featuring five distinct character classes—Brute, Cloaker, Mag, Pathfinder, and Valkyrie—each offering unique combat roles. Set on a planet where human explorers uncover remnants of an alien civilization, the game aims to deliver high-visual-fidelity experiences akin to traditional AAA titles, diverging from browser-based Web3 models, as noted in a CryptoBriefing report. Multiplayer modes like Oblivion (team-based combat on a shrinking map) and Fracture (a 25-player free-for-all) emphasize skill-based competition, while tournaments and seasonal content are planned post-launch.

The project aligns with growing interest in decentralized gaming, where digital asset ownership and player-driven economies are reshaping monetization strategies. By issuing $EV2 on Ethereum—a network known for liquidity and developer activity—Funtico positions the game to leverage existing DeFi infrastructure and investor familiarity, as reported by LiveBitcoinNews. The token's Ethereum deployment follows earlier titles on Avalanche, reflecting a calculated pivot to maximize reach ahead of the Q2 2026 launch.

Presale participants receive a 10% bonus in TICO tokens for purchases exceeding $1,000, further incentivizing early adoption. The flexible payment structure, including support for ETH, USDT, USDC, BTC, BNB, SOL, and credit cards, caters to both crypto-native and traditional gamers. Funtico's approach emphasizes seamless onboarding, with streamlined login processes and traditional store listings (Steam, Epic Games Store) to avoid alienating non-blockchain users, according to a BitcoinWorld report.

The rollout timeline includes Q1 2026 partnership development and Q2 2026 full launch, followed by tournaments and limited-edition NFT bundles for presale buyers. This phased strategy aims to build community engagement while refining gameplay mechanics through ongoing testing.