what's darktimes?

DARKTIMES is a free-to-play, Nordic-inspired medieval Brawler Royale game built on the Sui blockchain. Developed by Blowfish Studios, the flagship game studio of Animoca Brands, it features a physics-based combat system in a dark fantasy world blending brutality, blood-magic, and over-the-top action with elements of British pub humor. Players start with minimal gear in matches of up to 36 participants, engaging in fast-paced PvP battles that emphasize skill trees, progression, and RPG-like depth beyond typical battle royale formats. The game integrates blockchain technology to empower player ownership through mutable NFTs on Sui, allowing customization of characters, weapons, and items. This enables a player-driven economy where assets can be traded or enhanced, fostering a social gaming ecosystem designed with a "gamers-first" mentality. DARKTIMES leverages Sui's high-performance Layer 1 capabilities for seamless, low-latency transactions during gameplay. As part of the broader Web3 gaming landscape, DARKTIMES uses its native $TIMES token to power in-game utilities, rewards, and ecosystem features, bridging casual multiplayer action with decentralized ownership and community governance.

Darktimes' Dev Diary Episode 9 is live; Episode 8 detailed team work ending August 22nd.