How Torque Drift 2 onboarded 300K+ players with Account Abstraction

thirdweb is proud to power yet another top class web3 game!

Meet Torque Drift 2, a Motorsport game from the TorqueMotorsport franchise, developed by Animoca Brands and Grease Monkey Games (GMG) Studios. It has successfully onboarded over 330,000 players to Web3 with its seamless gameplay, setting a new benchmark for blockchain gaming adoption.

thirdweb's In-App Wallets and Account Abstraction allowed Torque Drift 2 to unlock important functionalities such as:

• Email and Social Logins
• Automatic in-game app wallets creation
• Gas-less and Sign-less transactions

Torque Drift 2: An Action-Packed Web3 Racing Game

Torque Drift 2 offers an immersive drift racing experience that appeals to a wide audience. The game's stunning visuals, realistic physics, and engaging gameplay mechanics make it accessible to both casual and competitive players.

In TD2, players can buy & unlock in-game items as NFTs — featuring limited-edition collections with world-renowned partners, such as Nissan, Subaru and Mazda. Players can then use these items to customize their cars in-game.

thirdweb x Torque Drift 2 = Seamless Web3 Onboarding

Web3 gaming has faced significant barriers to entry, with many players finding the process of setting up wallets, managing private keys, and paying gas fees intimidating and cumbersome. This complexity has hindered the widespread adoption of blockchain games, despite their potential for true ownership of in-game assets.

Torque Drift 2 addresses these challenges by prioritizing user experience and accessibility. The game's developers have focused on creating a frictionless onboarding process that allows players to dive into the game without the need for prior Web3 knowledge or experience.

In-app Smart Wallets powered by Account Abstraction

To create a seamless user experience, Torque Drift 2 leverages thirdweb Connect.

Firstly, thirdweb's In-App Wallets create a seamless login experience. Players can sign in using their email or social accounts, and the game automatically creates an in-game app wallet for them. This eliminates the need for players to manage their own wallets.

Then, Torque Drift 2 also leverages Account Abstraction, meaning its users don't need to pay gas fees for transactions.

By removing the complexities typically associated with Web3 and blockchain technologies, Torque Drift 2 allows players to focus on enjoying the game without worrying about the underlying infrastructure.

The Results: More Players Onboarded to Web3

Since its launch, Torque Drift 2 has attracted over 330,000 players who have onboarded with just an email - no wallet needed. This impressive growth demonstrates the game's success in making Web3 gaming accessible to a broader audience.

The ease of access and engaging gameplay have been key factors in the game's success. Players can quickly jump into the action without the need for prior Web3 knowledge or experience, allowing them to focus on enjoying the game and competing with others.

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thirdweb offers the most complete web3 development toolkit for creating seamless and immersive web3 games. Like Torque Drift 2, you can use thirdweb to unlock engaging in-game experiences with in-app wallets, and abstract the blockchain away with account abstraction-powered smart wallets.

But it doesn't stop there, thirdweb also offers web3 gaming infrastructure and tools such as a web3 payment solution, multichain functionalities, backend wallets & more! Learn more about how to get started with thirdweb's web3 gaming infrastructure here.