My Neighbor Alice Partners with Pudgy Penguins for Cross-Chain Interoperability

My Neighbor Alice, a multiplayer builder game, has announced a significant partnership with Pudgy Penguins, marking a major advancement in cross-chain interoperability. The collaboration will introduce a new Pudgy Land region within My Neighbor Alice, featuring special quests and the integration of all Pudgy NFTs with their unique traits. This integration will allow the three Pudgy collections—8,888 Pudgy Penguins, 22,222 Lil Pudgys, and 7,399 Pudgy Rods—to be brought to life as 3D characters within the game, enabling holders to roam the open world with their favorite avatars and access exclusive areas.

Pudgy holders will have exclusive access to Pudgy Land, where they can interact with fellow fans and enjoy unique gameplay experiences. The partnership coincides with the launch of Chapter One: A New Beginning on June 17, providing additional incentives for players to complete quests within My Neighbor Alice. This collaboration breaks new ground for web3 interoperability, demonstrating the potential of integrating leading projects across different blockchain ecosystems.

Steve Haßenpflug, VP of Games at ChromaWay and My Neighbor Alice, highlighted the significance of the partnership, stating that it pushes the boundaries of interoperability by integrating the Pudgy Penguins brand and making all 40,000 items come to life as native 3D assets within My Neighbor Alice. This allows Pudgy holders to see their unique NFTs in-game, interact with the world, and enjoy exclusive gameplay. The collaboration also opens up opportunities for Pudgy holders to monetize their NFT ownership by creating and selling Pudgy-themed emotes to other players.

To expand the Alice universe, Snowflake Wilds has been developed as a frosty, feel-good winter wonderland. At its heart is Pudgy Land, where the community can hang out, quest, craft, and connect. Pudgy Penguins and Lil Pudgy's holders will see their companion start out as an egg before hatching to reveal the exact NFT they own. They can also customize their in-game profile with their Pudgy Penguin, while Pudgy Rod holders can equip a custom fishing rod skin and use it to catch special fish.

Other tie-ins as a consequence of the MNA-Pudgy collaboration include a collection of Pudgy-themed emotes that can be exclusively crafted by holders. Pudgy owners have the unique ability to create and sell these emotes to other players in-game, opening up real opportunities to monetize their NFT ownership. While some benefits of the collaboration are exclusive to Pudgy holders, other opportunities are available to the entire MNA community, such as seasonal quests dispensing winter-themed rewards. Pudgy holders, meanwhile, will be able to take on special quests awarded by Pudgy-styled NPCs and craft exclusive themed clothing and accessories.

The partnership with Pudgy Penguins will bring new visitors to Lummelunda, add a new winter season, and kick off a new season of My Neighbor Alice. It marks the first of many integrations that will bring popular IP and NFT collections into My Neighbor Alice, providing new opportunities to interact and explore community-driven open world. This collaboration is a significant step towards the open metaverse, showcasing the power of connected ecosystems and the potential for interoperability in the web3 space.