Undeads CEO talks zombies, survival and delivering AAA games — AMA Recap

This post-apocalyptic survival Web3 game strives to reach AAA quality by blending traditional gaming with blockchain innovations and play-to-earn mechanics.

A survival Web3 game set in a post-apocalyptic world, Undeads allows players to choose to be either humans or zombies. CEO Leo Kahn detailed the goals of developing a “AAA game” in Cointelegraph’s recent AMA.

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As a seasoned tech and crypto leader with experience at PayPal, Kahn has raised over $300 million in funding. Drawing from his experience in payments and cross-border transactions within decentralized finance (DeFi), Kahn aims to set a new standard in the GameFi ecosystem.

Kahn stated that there are more than 1,500 blockchain-based games in the Web3 space, mentioning, “Some are great, some are not.” He elaborated on the goal behind his open-world survival and multi-role RPG, Undeads: “We want to build an AAA-rated game, kind of like the games that players are used to.”

An AAA game is a high-budget, high-quality video game produced by a large team known for its exceptional graphics, extensive content, and broad marketing campaigns.

The Undeads team has collaborated with industry giants to achieve this level of quality. “We partner with great companies like Warner Brothers Studios to create the sound in the game,” Kahn revealed, adding: “We’re not a sound studio, and we don’t have that expertise, but we can go and partner with folks who do that.”

Engaging the community has been a priority for the Undeads team. Over the past two years, they have developed several mini-games to keep players involved while the main game is still in the works.

The team originally planned to make a single game but eventually developed multiple games. “We started building, like little games along the way that we were going. Some games are live today. Rush is live, Viral is live, Lottery is live,” Kahn mentioned.

He stated that they plan to start beta tests immediately, with the release of the main game shortly after, depending on the results of the beta test.

Developing a game that is accessible across multiple platforms presents its own set of challenges. “One of the biggest challenges was making the game available on multiple platforms such as iOS, Android and Steam devices,” Kahn described. He mentioned the challenges and competitive advantages they aimed to bring to the table, such as making Undeads Rush a cross-platform game.

Khan described the launch of UDS, the project’s native token, as an important milestone for game rewards. Addressing concerns about inflation, he stated, “The supply is limited to 250 million tokens.”

Another popular feature, staking, will be available soon. “People ask questions about staking. Yes, you will be able to do it at the end of May,” Kahn assured the audience.

While Kahn emphasizes that the Undeads team prioritizes security, he mentioned working with Certik to ensure the security and trustworthiness of their project, adding: “Every single member of our company, including myself, had to go through a very extensive KYC [Know Your Customer] process, and it was actually painful, to be honest.” He asserted that this commitment to security has helped them build credibility and trust within the community.

Looking ahead, the focus for the next year is clear. “It’s really about delivering on our promises and really giving our audience the game, making sure the game dynamics are working and then improving upon the game,” Kahn said. The team is dedicated to continuous improvement, aiming to enhance the game’s performance and user experience.

Undeads is poised to impact the GameFi industry, blending innovative gameplay with the latest blockchain technology. As Kahn accurately put it, “The more you play, the more you earn.” With a strong vision, robust development, and an engaged community, Undeads is set to redefine what players can expect from blockchain gaming.