Floki has officially transitioned from its roots as a meme-driven cryptocurrency into a fully fledged gaming platform with the launch of Valhalla’s mainnet. The new title, a blockchain-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), represents the culmination of more than three years of development. Inspired by Norse mythology, Valhalla invites players into an expansive virtual world with play-to-earn (P2E) mechanics, NFT-integrated gameplay, and a live economy supported by the FLOKI token.
Players in Valhalla can explore open-world landscapes, collect and train unique NFT creatures known as Veras, and participate in competitive player-versus-player (PvP) tournaments. These tournaments serve as one of the primary avenues for earning FLOKI tokens. Alongside the core token, the in-game economic ecosystem also utilizes two native currencies, Runix and Onyx, allowing for a dynamic player experience that merges traditional gaming incentives with Web3 mechanics.
The game received a notable early spotlight when Hafthor Bjornsson, recognized for his role as The Mountain in Game of Thrones, showcased Valhalla during a Twitch stream just days before its official June 30 debut.
Aiming to fix blockchain gaming’s long-standing flaws
According to the Floki team, Valhalla was developed with a strong focus on addressing common issues that have plagued blockchain gaming. The project’s Community Relations Officer stated that the goal was not simply to place another game on-chain, but to create a playable experience that genuinely appeals to gamers while solving longstanding frustrations in the P2E space.
The team highlighted that Floki’s game development was driven by user expectations rather than marketing hype. A portion of the project’s treasury is allocated to support ongoing development, in-game rewards, and community outreach. This approach is part of Floki’s broader ambition to redefine what blockchain-based games can deliver, both in terms of technical achievement and user satisfaction.
VALHALLA MAINNET IS LIVE! ⚔️@ValhallaP2E, our flagship play-to-earn metaverse game, is officially live on opBNB mainnet!
Backed by a multi-million dollar in-game treasury, Valhalla rewards skill, strategy, and dedication.
🕹️ Explore the open world
⚔️ Battle with your Vera
🌱… pic.twitter.com/ilG14L3Y6D— FLOKI (@RealFlokiInu) June 30, 2025
Esports partnership brings Valhalla to a wider audience
To increase Valhalla’s visibility in the competitive gaming scene, Floki has secured a partnership with Method, a well-established esports organization known for its success in World of Warcraft. Through this alliance, Method will create original content around Valhalla and promote the game’s branding on its official jerseys until at least 2026.
This collaboration is expected to strengthen Valhalla’s presence in the MMORPG space while helping it reach audiences already engaged with similar game genres. By aligning with a trusted esports entity, Floki is positioning its game as a credible alternative in a rapidly growing market.
Blockchain gaming sector sees rising engagement and funding
The launch of Valhalla arrives amid an upward trend in blockchain gaming adoption. Industry reports indicate that over 2.1 million daily active wallets were interacting with blockchain-based games in early 2025. Platforms such as Immutable, Polygon, and BNB Chain have emerged as dominant players in hosting Web3 gaming experiences.
Since 2023, venture capital firms have invested over $2 billion into the blockchain gaming sector. Forecasts suggest that the market could surpass $25 billion in value by 2030, underlining the long-term potential for games like Valhalla to establish a foothold in this competitive ecosystem.
With the launch now live at valhalla.game, Floki has signaled that additional features and updates will continue to roll out as the game evolves. As the platform matures, the team anticipates further innovation in both gameplay mechanics and blockchain integration, reinforcing their aim to redefine the future of play-to-earn gaming.
