Soulbound Steam Version Announced, Drops Web3 Roots
Soulbound's transition from a Web3 browser game to a conventional Steam release, explicitly dropping blockchain features, marks a notable retreat from the crypto-gaming model that defined its early life.
Key Facts
- SpiderWare announced a Steam version of Soulbound, a roguelite action MMORPG that began as the Web3 game World Wide Webb.
- The Steam release will not include web3 or blockchain features, according to the official Discord.
- Soulbound attracted over 1 million players during its time as a browser and Discord game.
- The game supports solo play and co-op for up to three players, with pixel art visuals and skill trees for tank, healer, and DPS roles.
- SpiderWare has not set a firm release date for the Steam version beyond 'soon.'
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Indie developer SpiderWare announced a Steam version of the roguelite action MMORPG Soulbound. Originally a Web3 game called World Wide Webb, it attracted over 1 million players on browsers and Discord. The Steam release will not include web3 or blockchain features and supports solo or three-player co-op.
SpiderWare's Soulbound began as World Wide Webb, a Web3 game playable in browsers and on Discord. After rebranding in 2024, it accumulated over 1 million players. The newly announced Steam version strips out the blockchain layer entirely: the official Discord states there are no plans to implement web3 or blockchain in Soulbound. The game remains a roguelite action MMORPG with pixel art visuals, skill trees for tank, healer, and DPS builds, plus crafting and housing. It supports solo play and co-op for up to three players. SpiderWare has not set a firm release date beyond 'soon.'
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