The Mystery Society has recently announced to suspend its game development due to financial constraints.
Developed by Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, the game launched in early 2024 and was designed as a social deduction game with blockchain integration.
Despite initial investment and a planned cryptocurrency, the studio announced it could no longer continue supporting the project.
What is The Mystery Society?
The Mystery Society is a multiplayer game that combines social deduction gameplay with a murder mystery theme, drawing comparisons to Among Us.
It was designed as a blockchain-based game, initially launching on the Ethereum scaling network Polygon before migrating to Immutable in late 2024.
The project was backed by $3 million in investment, with funding led by Shima Capital. The game’s planned economy included a dedicated cryptocurrency, $MYSTRY, intended to support in-game transactions and digital ownership. However, those plans have now been put on hold indefinitely.
Why is the game development being suspended?
The studio has cited financial difficulties as the primary reason for stopping further development. Whilst The Mystery Society received initial funding, additional investment has been difficult to secure.
“The state of web3 gaming is just too challenged right now and despite all our efforts, we have been unable to secure the funds to keep building,” the team’s X post stated.
The cryptocurrency sector has seen significant volatility, with Bitcoin dropping from record highs earlier this year. Many gaming-related tokens have also suffered losses, making it harder for blockchain-based games to sustain their economies.
The developers have expressed willingness to transfer the project to another team if a suitable partner is found. For now, The Mystery Society remains online, but its future is uncertain.
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