Web3 Gaming Shifts to Sustainable Models, Industry Confidence Rises

According to Odaily, the Blockchain Game Alliance (BGA) reported in its latest annual industry report that the Web3 gaming sector is transitioning from speculative-driven phases to a more sustainable economic model and product-oriented development path. The report, based on a survey of over 500 global blockchain game professionals, shows industry optimism rebounding to 65.8% from a 2024 low, with a growing focus on high-quality game content, stable revenue models, and real-world payment infrastructure. BGA noted that the core sign of the industry's transformation is the 'repositioning toward a sustainable economic system.' The report highlighted that after the 2021 Play-to-Earn (P2E) boom, the sector hit a low in 2024, with P2E model collapse, funding shortages, and project failures eroding confidence. In 2025, industry funding dropped to $293 million, far below the $4 billion in 2021, forcing teams to adopt lean operations and self-sustaining models. BGA also pointed out that improved regulatory environments and the widespread use of stablecoins are key drivers of the industry's recovery. Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu noted that the U.S. regulatory climate is becoming more favorable, allowing greater flexibility in token issuance structures, while stablecoins offer low-cost, low-volatility cross-border payment solutions for in-game transactions. Nearly 30% of respondents believe that the launch of high-quality games is the most critical factor for industry growth.