Square Enix, the renowned developer behind the Final Fantasy series, recently revealed the auction schedule for its new Symbiogenesis nonfungible tokens (NFTs). The announcement, made on November 24 via social media, detailed that the NFTs will be released in three separate phases. The initial auction is set for November 27-28, followed by a second phase from November 30 to December 4, and a final phase from December 2-3. Symbiogenesis marks Square Enix's foray into blockchain gaming, featuring NFTs based on the Ethereum platform.
The game's documentation indicates that the first auction phase will feature unique facet and mesh character NFTs, with participation limited to "stakeholders," suggesting that only early backers can join this initial phase. The subsequent phases will open up to those who joined an "allowlist entry campaign."
This campaign, which ran from November 7-21, involved a series of quizzes and a treasure hunt within a prototype of the Symbiogenesis game. Participants earned NFT "relics" and points for these activities, which determined their eligibility for the second auction phase. The top 50 scorers, along with 40 randomly selected participants ranked between 51st and 300th, will have the opportunity to acquire NFTs in the second phase. The remaining participants can bid in the third phase.
Symbiogenesis is described by Square Enix as a game that unlocks its narrative through NFTs, offering a unique blend of storytelling and digital collectibles. The game's launch is scheduled for December 21.
Square Enix, a major player in the gaming industry, is known for the success of its Final Fantasy game series, boasting over 173 million units sold. The company ventured into NFTs earlier with the release of Final Fantasy NFT trading cards on March 31. Additionally, in April, Square Enix announced a partnership with Web3 infrastructure provider Elixir, though details of this collaboration remain limited
