Nyan Heroes
Status last verified 2026-09-22 · next review due 2027-09-22 · how we verify
| Studio | 9 Lives Interactive |
|---|---|
| Chain | Solana (NYAN token, Guardian NFTs) |
| First playable | March 2024 |
| Genres | shooter |
| Platforms | windows |
| Wallet | none |
| Free to play | free |
| NFT usage | playable assets |
| Token usage | earn |
| Marketplaces | Magic Eden (Guardian NFTs — legacy) |
| Access | Was free-to-play with optional web3 layer — blockchain components were not required for play (Unreal Engine 5, Epic Games Store distribution) |
Overwatch-style cat-mech hero shooter; four playtests (largest Epic Store wishlist presence for a web3 title) before funding ran out — documented ending: capital failure before launch despite strong traction.
Status note: Shut down May 16, 2025 during early access. 9 Lives cited inability to secure required capital (publishing/investment/grant/acquisition discussions all failed); studio/IP acquisition discussions remained open at announcement but no outcome followed. NYAN token and NFTs stranded on-chain with no announced asset program.
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Evidence for this record, verified 2026-09-22. Per-source dates show when the automated watcher last fetched the page — an observation, not a re-verification.
- decrypt.co/320501/solana-game-nyan-heroes-shuts-down · last checked 2026-10-05
- decrypt.co/307888/nyan-heroes-epic-games-store-return · last checked 2026-10-05
- solanacompass.com/projects/nyan-heroes · last checked 2026-10-05