Square Enix's web3 game, Symbiogenesis, was originally scheduled to be discontinued in July 2025. However, Sony has announced that the game will instead expand to its blockchain platform, Soneium. This move brings one of the first web3 titles from a major game publisher to Sony's blockchain, marking a strategic step in the development of its digital ecosystem.
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Sony's Soneium platform functions as a hub where game studios and entertainment companies can collaborate, distribute content, and connect with a new generation of creators. The platform provides infrastructure that supports cross-game collaboration, digital ownership, and interoperability—all foundational elements of the web3 model. While the extent of new content planned for Symbiogenesis remains unclear, Sony is positioning the game as a starting point for broader player engagement across its blockchain-based offerings.
Square Enix Brings Game to Sony's Soneium Blockchain
Expanded player engagement through crossover titles
Sony is linking Symbiogenesis to two other games on the Soneium blockchain: Evermoon and Sleepagotchi. Players who complete the Symbiogenesis experience will qualify for rewards and participation opportunities in these titles. A limited-time quest in Symbiogenesis grants players a commemorative NFT collectible that unlocks benefits in both Evermoon and Sleepagotchi, establishing a shared progression path across the three games.
Symbiogenesis is a blockchain-based narrative game featuring over 10,000 unique character NFTs. The story unfolds through six chapters, totaling over 1.1 million words of interactive storytelling. Each NFT character grants players access to specific episodes and decision points that influence the game world. Despite limited traction for the NFT collection so far, the game now serves as a central component in Sony's cross-title web3 gaming strategy.
Square Enix Brings Game to Sony's Soneium Blockchain
Evermoon and Sleepagotchi add depth and accessibility
Evermoon is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game that combines competitive 5v5 gameplay with NFT-based rewards and profile customization. Built on Soneium, it introduces a collection of digital stickers linked to Symbiogenesis, offering players exclusive in-game perks. This integration reflects Sony's push to promote interoperable content and digital assets across its blockchain network.
Sleepagotchi delivers a different type of gameplay experience. After gaining traction on Telegram with over a million users in its first month, the game is launching a new LITE version on LINE in collaboration with Soneium. It encourages regular player engagement through simple daily tasks and includes exclusive content for Symbiogenesis players. Those who complete the quest in Symbiogenesis can unlock the Epic Rarity One-Horned Dragon in Sleepagotchi, reinforcing the connection between the titles.
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A strategic direction for Sony's blockchain ecosystem
Sony describes the Symbiogenesis initiative as a reflection of the collaborative spirit that defines Soneium. The three games bring together different aspects of blockchain gaming: narrative depth from Symbiogenesis, competitive gameplay from Evermoon, and mobile-friendly engagement from Sleepagotchi. Sony's strategy provides a framework where digital ownership, storytelling, and gameplay can extend across different platforms and game types.
Square Enix's decision to continue Symbiogenesis on Soneium signals growing interest among established publishers in leveraging blockchain infrastructure to create connected, web3-native experiences. As Soneium continues to develop, Sony aims to attract more titles and developers seeking an ecosystem built on interoperability and creative flexibility.
