This Week in Crypto Games: 'Fortnite' Pumps Solana Coin, 'Deadrop' Players Get Refunds

The crypto and NFT gaming landscape has seen notable developments recently, particularly involving the popular game "Fortnite" and the now-defunct shooter "Deadrop."

In its latest season, "Fortnite" introduced a storyline featuring Big Dill, a pickle-themed rapper accused of orchestrating a crypto scam involving a fictional cryptocurrency called Dill Bits. This narrative was a satirical nod to real-world crypto scams and meme coins. Unexpectedly, this in-game joke inspired the creation of an actual, albeit unofficial, Dill Bits (DB) token on the Solana blockchain. Following the storyline's debut, the DB token's market capitalization surged from approximately $107,000 to a peak of $4.75 million—a remarkable 4,300% increase. However, this spike was short-lived, as the token's value rapidly declined when major holders sold off their stakes.

Players of "Deadrop," an extraction shooter developed by Midnight Society, have begun securing refunds following the game's cancellation and the studio's shutdown. Midnight Society had offered early access passes, including $50 NFTs and other non-NFT passes priced between $20 and $30. Many players claim they did not receive the promised content associated with these purchases. The studio faced significant challenges, including the dismissal of co-founder Guy Beahm (known as Dr. Disrespect) due to alleged misconduct and subsequent layoffs leading to its closure in January. Disappointed players have successfully obtained refunds through their banks for the unfinished game.

These events highlight the volatile and unpredictable nature of the crypto gaming industry, underscoring the importance of due diligence and caution for both developers and players.

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