XOCIETY Raises $1.6 Million Ahead Of Early Access Launch

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XOCIETY Raises $1.6 Million Ahead Of Early Access Launch

XOCIETY has raised $1.6 million dollars as the team prepares for its Early Access release on the Epic Games Store later this year. The round was led by Neoclassic Capital and Winguard, with both groups expanding their support for the game and its on-chain economy. The project is built on the Sui blockchain and uses the XO token for real-time rewards tied to gameplay.

Funding And Development Support

The new funding will be used to grow XOCIETY’s infrastructure on Sui and support the studio’s plans for long-term development. Neoclassic Capital increased its position following earlier involvement with the XO token. Winguard joined as a new strategic partner with links to exchanges such as Bithumb.

Existing backers including Hashed, The Spartan Group, and YGG remain active supporters, signaling continued confidence in the project’s direction.

Teams at Sui Foundation and Mysten Labs have been supporting the project through development, marketing, and global showcases. XOCIETY has already made appearances at events including Gamescom and Korea Blockchain Week, building visibility across both Web2 and Web3 gaming audiences.

A Shooter With RPG Systems

XOCIETY is a third-person shooter with RPG mechanics set in a sci-fi world. Player decisions shape the broader environment and influence long-term progression. NDUS Interactive is developing the game with a team of 36 members and experience from studios including NCSOFT, Nexon, and Krafton. Founder Jeffry Kim has more than 20 years of industry experience, guiding the team’s approach to bringing blockchain rewards into a standard online gameplay loop.

The XO Token And In-Game Economy

The XO token supports XOCIETY’s economy. Rewards flow through gameplay activities such as leaderboard performance, Battle Pass progression, and various missions. The Sui blockchain processes these payouts in real time, while the Walrus protocol verifies competitive match results and tournament outcomes.

The game is designed to feel familiar to traditional players. Logins use email through Slush, and no wallet management or gas fees are required. A ghost wallet system is planned for Early Access, linking each Epic Games account to an automatic blockchain wallet that runs in the background.

Testing And Player Activity

Ahead of Early Access, the team ran several global playtests. The Pre-Season Playtest in September ran across four regions for a full week and paid more than eight million XO in rewards.

Competitive Mode accounted for 7.2 million tokens. The free Battle Pass added another one million tokens. All rewards could be converted to XO in real time using a Sui-powered tool.

Earlier Phase Zero tests recorded more than 36,000 active wallets and 15 million on-chain transactions. The studio reported a retention rate of 48 percent on day fourteen. Feedback from these sessions led to updates in movement, skill balance, loot systems, and inventory flow.

Looking Ahead

Beyond Early Access, NDUS Interactive plans to build a broader hub on Sui. The team is preparing developer tools, an SDK, and support for additional IPs. The long-term plan includes helping Web2 games onboard into the Sui ecosystem.

XOCIETY has passed 12,000 demo downloads and sits among the top three most wishlisted Web3 titles on the Epic Games Store. The studio says the Early Access release is on track and will bring a mix of traditional shooter design and on-chain rewards.