One of the biggest names in streaming,Dr Disrespect, and his Midnight Society studio, have launched their very own Founders Pass NFTs with various perks, including early access to game builds. This means any member with a Founders Pass will have access to early builds of its upcoming PvP online multiplayer game.
Back in December 2021, Dr Disrespect, together with formerCall of DutyandHalodevelopers and several others,launched a AAA gaming studio dubbed Midnight Society. The studio is said to be working on a PvP online multiplayer game from scratch via Unreal Engine 5. Over the past months, Midnight Society has been building its team with more development roles opening up according to the website. Recently, the studio teased an “Arena Takeover” update on its project on March 15. Now, Midnight Society has released its exclusive Founders Pass NFTs as it prepares to set the stage for its upcoming game.
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As per the studio website, exclusive benefits of the Founders Pass include:
These Founders Passes will be priced at $50 capping at 10,000 unique passes. One of the most notable perks gives players access to early game builds. According to formerCall of DutyCreative Strategist, now Midnight Society CEO and Co-founder Robert Bowling, anyone with a Founders Pass will be able to download early builds, “long before the game is playable in the traditional sense.” Midnight Society mentions that the studio is currently planning to support Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PC. So players with the pass can presumably download and play on these platforms.
Furthermore, this will grant voting rights that let fans cast their votes on key decisions and feature prioritization during the development of the game. The list of perks also mentions early access to “Industry Guilds.” This is where the Founders Pass will allow holders into exclusive guilds that “run all the in-universe manufacturing of weapons, mercenaries, and cosmetics used by Claws in the Midnight Society.” Those interested can now apply for a Founders Pass, though approval will be dependent on a few factors including the member’s duration and active participation in the Midnight Society community.
NFTs have been making the waves in the gaming industry as of late with several gaming companies looking to jump on the trend. However, cases likeUbisoft’s mostly failed NFT initiativereflect a largely negative perception by the gaming community. While time will tell how Dr Disrespect and Midnight Society’s NFT-based system will pan out, the implementation around the technology is sure to pique the interest of gamers.
