Parasol, a subsidiary of Mysten Labs and the platform that enables game developers to incorporate blockchain infrastructure into games, said in a Friday press release that CODE OF JOKER: EVOLUTIONS, the SEGA-licensed game by Jokers Incorporated, will be released on the Sui blockchain.
First launched by SEGA Corporation in 2013, the CODE OF JOKER series became extremely popular with trading card game enthusiasts. With the functionality offered by Sui’s (SUI) blockchain technology, the new release will make it possible for users to experience true digital ownership, trade freely, and share collections in a decentralized environment. This marks another step towards the convergence of traditional gaming with blockchain technology.
The game will be available on iOS, Android, and Web later this summer 2025.
Why launch on Sui?
Sui is a Layer 1 blockchain that is designed to support fast, secure, and scalable transactions. It is optimized for the needs of the gaming infrastructure of the modern era with its parallel execution and object-centric architecture.
Jokers co-founder Takashi Mizuoka said in the press release Sui was “the only blockchain that could” fulfil his vision of living on the blockchain.
“When we initially met with the Parasol team last year, it was clear that they were with us in the conviction that gaming will be at the center of Web3 transformation and the gamer community will be the first to adopt the decentralized economy,” said Evan Cheng, Mysten Labs CEO and Co-Founder. “With its massive library of SEGA Corporation IPs, CODE OF JOKER: EVOLUTIONS is the perfect first marriage of classic gaming IP and blockchain gaming.”
Building the Future for Web3 Gaming
Parasol’s entry into the Sui ecosystem reflects the accelerating trend towards blockchain gaming. Sui’s mainnet is already hosting innovative titles like standalone AAA titles like XOCIETY and Mysten Labs’ upcoming SuiPlay0X1, which is a device that can play Web2 and Web3-powered games.
“Our partnership with CODE OF JOKER: EVOLUTIONS is a passion project by the group that grew up playing classic Japanese gaming,” Parasol CEO Kai Chen said. “Sui is the only blockchain that can provide the technical support our gaming partners require, and we’re grateful to have the backing of Jokers Inc. and Sega for our flagship project. There’s much more to come.”
