Pioneering horse-racing metaverse game Derby Stars Early Access version goes live

Derby Stars metaverse is built on the Polygon blockchain.
The game has opened a new era of horse racing game.
The Early Access version of the game allows Derby Stars to gather feedback from participants.

The New Polygon-based horse-racing metaverse game Derby Stars has opened its “Early Access” version. The version will be open starting February 27 to March 20.

Commenting about the Early Access version, the Executive Producer of Derby Stars Sean Hahm said:

“Through the “Early Access”, the team hopes to get as much feedback as possible because Derby Stars is a game built together with the users. We have worked tirelessly to create a game that truly captures the excitement and thrill of horse racing, and we are confident that the Early Access version is a great representation of what’s to come.”

The Derby Stars metaverse game

Derby Stars aims to add to the world of digital horse racing games. It offers an immersive within a beautiful grassland and various racetracks, where they can train and race their own horses, breeds new horses and competes in thrilling Player versus Environment (PvE) and Player versus Player (PvP) competitions.

Players start off by getting a job as a jockey at a stable under the management of a trusty ranch manager called Risa. Risa and other NPC characters guide the player to become the Derby champion. The player is responsible for training their horses and strategising according to the types of racetrack, weather, and horse’s tendency to win the races.

The game brings together the excitement of real-life horse racing, cutting-edge technology and blockchain technology to offer an unparalleled gaming experience.

According to Sean Hahm:

“The gaming industry’s NFT market is projected to hit $291.7 billion by 2028 and we believe that Derby Stars will take part in changing the gaming landscape. Derby Stars is at the forefront of revolutionizing both the digital horse racing industry and the ways blockchain games are developed.”

The “Early Access” version

During the “Early Access” period Derby Star players will enjoy the in-game content and the wide selection of events and missions. The players will be able to level –up their horses and earn in-game tokens and compete with fellow Derby Stars to become a champion.

Players can access the “Early Access” version on PC and Mac, and anyone with Derby Stars Horse NFT can play. The version supports English, Japanese, and Chinese (both traditional and simplified.

Derby Stars aims to launch the Alpha version of the game later this year after the “Early Access” version period expires. The Alpha version will come with more features including avatar customization, a rental marketplace, and stable management simulation among others.