Metastrike had its Steam release on April 22, and the game's also set to attract fresh sets of eyes on the Epic Games Store. In a recent <a href="https://x.com/MetastrikeHQ/status/1829555414851260767">announcement</a>, Metastrike debuted on PC for its Open World and VR versions.The Epic Games Store launch follows a <a href="https://funjible.games/news/metastrike-celebrates-new-map-with-weekly-tournament">new map release</a> for <a href="https://funjible.games/games/Metastrike">Metastrike</a>, which the developers celebrated with a Weekly Tournament. While it's true that Steam and Epic Games Store share an overlapping audience, the latter has been more approachable for Web3 titles.Steam previously <a href="https://www.eurogamer.net/gabe-newell-explains-why-steam-banned-nfts">banned games that used NFTs</a> or cryptocurrencies on its platforms in 2021. However, this ban was short-lived as crypto games found alternative ways to bypass Steam's restrictions. Some released limited versions of their games on Steam, while others created outlying systems that would keep blockchain transactions outside of Steam's radar.<figure class="image"><img src="https://assets.funjible.games/metastrike_epic_games_store_launch_02_e3babb0532.jpg" alt="metastrike-epic-games-store-launch-02.jpg" srcset="https://assets.funjible.games/thumbnail_metastrike_epic_games_store_launch_02_e3babb0532.jpg 245w,https://assets.funjible.games/small_metastrike_epic_games_store_launch_02_e3babb0532.jpg 500w,https://assets.funjible.games/medium_metastrike_epic_games_store_launch_02_e3babb0532.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw"></figure>&nbsp;<h2>Epic Games Stands With Innovation</h2>&nbsp;On the other hand, Epic Games has been more supportive of GameFi projects, welcoming qualifying titles with disclaimers. The change in attitude between Steam and Epic Games can be explained by Valve's Community Market, where players are allowed to auction off their in-game cosmetics and skins, much like NFTs. Crypto and blockchain games are natural competitors to this system, explaining Valve's restrictive approach.Epic also has a history of challenging monopolies. It sued Apple in 2021 as the tech giant didn't allow the publisher/developer to direct Fortnite users to its official store via third-party methods to avoid paying store fees. Like this system, Valve also generates sizable revenue from its community store fees, which would jeopardize it with crypto titles.<figure class="image"><img src="https://assets.funjible.games/metastrike_epic_games_store_launch_01_e6a66008ab.jpg" alt="metastrike-epic-games-store-launch-01.jpg" srcset="https://assets.funjible.games/thumbnail_metastrike_epic_games_store_launch_01_e6a66008ab.jpg 245w,https://assets.funjible.games/small_metastrike_epic_games_store_launch_01_e6a66008ab.jpg 500w,https://assets.funjible.games/medium_metastrike_epic_games_store_launch_01_e6a66008ab.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw"></figure>&nbsp;While being under the shade of these ecosystems helped Web3 games reach new audiences, the crypto gaming space has also been working to create alternatives. Enjin has been making moves to <a href="https://funjible.games/news/enjin-lays-down-foundation-for-gaming-multiverse-with-primythical-chest">lay down a foundation</a> for a gaming multiverse where players can collect NFTs that carry over to different titles with new benefits. A prime member of this multiverse, <a href="https://funjible.games/games/Etherscape">Etherscape</a>, already shook up Epic Games Store after <a href="https://funjible.games/news/etherscape-shakes-up-epic-games-store-topping-multiple-categories">topping multiple categories</a>, so only time will tell whether Enjin and its portfolio of games can turn visitors into long-time community members.&nbsp;

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