Civitas is making a massive leap into the future of blockchain gaming, so join us! As an official partner of Immutable’s, our competitive game officially migrated from Ethereum to the Immutable zkEVM. This change will transform the Civitas experience for players all over the world. This new transition brings with it a new era of much faster gameplay, vastly reduced fees, and most notably, gas-free trading. Civitas is working hard to build the first ever fully decentralized, player-owned online world. This infrastructure migration is a huge step towards making that collaborative vision a reality.

Why Immutable zkEVM?

Our move to Immutable zkEVM wasn’t a decision that was made as lightly as one might think. Immutable zkEVM is entirely EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) compatible, allowing Civitas—and its players—to have a seamless transition. The true transformative potential is in its capacity to significantly reduce transaction costs. This translates to players not having to worry about being hit with expensive gas fees when they want to trade their in-game assets. The fact that it’s an immutable zkEVM provides effortless compatibility across the whole Immutable ecosystem. This opens the door to a trove of gaming tools and infrastructure for Civitas.

Now, Civitas is able to leverage Immutable’s entire ecosystem. This now includes access to Passport, its identity and wallet agnostic solution, including the structured infrastructure for a dedicated marketplace. It’s through these tools that they hope to create a more streamlined user experience and make blockchain gaming accessible to the masses. By leveraging Immutable's technology, Civitas is well-positioned to scale its operations, attract a larger global audience, and deliver a seamless and enjoyable gaming experience.

Benefits for Civitas Players

That migration to Immutable zkEVM has already started paying real dividends for Civitas players. Let's break down the key advantages:

  • Reduced Transaction Costs: Say goodbye to exorbitant gas fees! Immutable zkEVM significantly lowers the cost of transactions, making trading and interacting within the Civitas ecosystem more affordable.
  • Faster Transactions: The improved transaction throughput of Immutable zkEVM means faster confirmation times, leading to a smoother and more responsive gameplay experience.
  • Gas-Free Trading: This is a big one! The introduction of gas-free trading allows players to freely exchange in-game assets without incurring any gas fees, fostering a more vibrant and dynamic marketplace.

Comparing the Old and New

This transition from Ethereum to Immutable zkEVM is a huge leap forward in performance, cost-effectiveness, and user experience. In the past, Ethereum-based players had to contend with gas prices soaring, causing in-game trading and other actions to become cost prohibitive. This was a major barrier to entry for new players and stifled the overall growth of the Civitas ecosystem.

With Immutable zkEVM, those barriers are removed. These reduced transaction costs and increased confirmation times help provide a lower barrier-to-entry and faster confirmation time experience for everyday users. The addition of gas-free trading makes the player experience even better, pushing more players to jump into the Civitas economy. The team expects more technical details around the Immutable integration and gameplay features, including gas-free trading, in the coming weeks.

Catch Up on the First AMA!

Civitas team held an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on their official Discord server on April 21st. They responded to more than 60 questions submitted by the community, offering a treasure trove of information and transparency about the game’s production and what the future holds.

Watch the full audio of the AMA on Civitas’ YouTube channel. This is one event you’re not going to want to miss—register today! Here's a quick rundown of some of the topics covered:

  • PvP System: Cities will compete with each other, focusing on strategic competition rather than open military conflict for territory.
  • New Cities: Expect the addition of new cities with unique resources, fostering cooperation and trade between different player communities.
  • Guild Partnerships: The team is actively exploring partnerships with guilds to enhance the social and collaborative aspects of the game.
  • NFTs: The initial NFTs will include characters, land, and other valuable in-game assets.
  • Game Experience: Civitas is designed to be a long-term gaming experience that will evolve and grow over time.
  • Mini-Games: Look forward to fun and engaging mini-games that can be played in short bursts.
  • Language Support: The game will support multiple languages at launch, including Chinese.
  • Token: A single token is planned for the Civitas economy, drawing inspiration from successful economy-based games like EVE Online.
  • Gameplay: Players will have the option to play solo or without an NFT as a "Nomad" in the Free to Play version.

Keep an eye on this space for more details and exciting announcements in the weeks to come! This migration to Immutable zkEVM turns Civitas into a much more robust and inspiring world. The team looks forward to telling you all more about their vision for the thrilling future in store for the game!