Cyber Run Begins! Xynth88 Officially Launches Today on LINE MINI App
TAIPEI, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Web3 runner game Xynth88, developed by Taiwan-based NFT marketplace team Lootex, officially launches today (June 16) on LINE MINI App!
Combining cyberpunk aesthetics with blockchain gaming elements, Xynth88 invites players into a fast-paced futuristic escape, where thrilling swipes and digital ownership converge in a race for destiny.
The game's title, Xynth88, symbolizes 'X' for the unknown and '88' for infinity—representing limitless possibilities and an endless chase into the future. Set in a high-tech cyberpunk city, players take on the role of a fugitive on the run, dodging obstacles, collecting rare shards, upgrading their skills, and climbing global leaderboards to achieve ultimate glory.
Designed with intuitive swipe controls, Xynth88 offers accessible gameplay—allowing players to dodge, dash, and collect with simple swipes. Paired with futuristic visuals, immersive sound design, and rhythmic music, the game delivers a highly addictive, pick-up-and-play experience.
Launching alongside the game is Torimaru, the first NFT character in Xynth88 — a lone samurai from a dystopian future, wielding the legendary twin blades Asakage, symbolizing legacy and honor.
Torimaru will be unlockable and minted as an NFT on the Soneium blockchain, a decentralized Web3 network led by Sony. As a verifiable and ownable digital asset, Torimaru represents a new level of player ownership and interoperability across platforms.
Owning Torimaru as an NFT means players hold an exclusive, tamper-proof asset recorded permanently on the blockchain. Unlike traditional game characters that exist only within one platform, blockchain-based characters can extend their utility across multiple games, platforms, communities, and even function as tradable or transferable identity assets—ushering in a new era of 'digital asset-powered gaming lives.'
This is not just game collection—it's a true digital sovereignty revolution for players.
Lootex × LINE MINI App × Sony Soneium: Driving Web3 Gaming to the Masses
'Our team has long believed in the transformative potential of NFTs in gaming,' said the Lootex team. 'We see games as a natural bridge for Web3 adoption. By partnering with LINE MINI App, which has over 200 million users, we allow players to seamlessly experience the power of Web3 gaming—without downloads, without barriers.'
Additionally, the game utilizes Sony's Soneium blockchain for NFT issuance, ensuring that player-owned assets are securely recorded on a high-performance decentralized network. This allows for seamless integration across future games, applications, and marketplaces—realizing the vision of transferable, liquid digital characters.
The Lootex team plans to introduce new NFT characters, each with unique backstories and cultural inspirations, as the game expands—allowing every player to discover their personal hero and chase global leaderboard domination in this cyber-speed adventure.
LINE MINI App Link: https://miniapp.line.me/2007254860-7pD6KQpE
Official Website: https://lootex.io/
X Account: https://x.com/TiltPlayGG
Torimaru Landing Page: https://biru.gg/launchpad/soneium:0xb05a0ab9673896e427df4977ce4a9c913a9478de
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