Overview

Samurai Shodown R is a mobile Web3 MMORPG co-developed by the legendary game developer SNK and Lumiwave. Built on the Sui network and the Walrus protocol, it delivers a scalable on-chain asset system combined with high-speed processing performance.

The game is based on SNK’s iconic fighting game IP, Samurai Shodown. Since its debut in 1993, this series has earned the love of fans around the globe for over 30 years, establishing a distinct identity through intense one-strike combat, dynamic action, and the aesthetics of Edo-period Japan.

The core innovation of SSR lies in combining a trusted IP with a sustainable Web3 ecosystem. Unlike many P2E (Play-to-Earn) projects that rely on new characters or unfamiliar worlds, SSR lowers the entry barrier by using the well-known Samurai Shodown IP, building a trustworthy ecosystem. Decades of accumulated brand value and iconic characters like Haohmaru and Nakoruru provide a familiar environment and a fan-driven foundation where native Web3 mechanisms can function reliably.

PvP battle outcomes directly influence asset flows—winners earn SSR Points, while losers see a portion of their assets burned. This mechanism perfectly aligns with the tension-driven combat style unique to Samurai Shodown, forming a self-reinforcing economic loop with both reward and risk. As a result, in-game assets evolve beyond temporary rewards into strategic, tradable NFTs with real value.

SSR is built on a Web3-native design that goes beyond combat-centered play, enhancing immersion and ownership. Characters, mounts, and combat enhancement items exist as dynamic NFTs that evolve based on player activity. These assets increase in value through rarity and growth, and users can upgrade or unlock new content using SSR Points. SSR Points, or $SSR, can be converted into $LWA, the main token of the LumiWave ecosystem—creating a tangible link between gameplay and real asset value.

The community structure is also reimagined from a Web3 perspective. Limited-edition premium Clan NFTs grant rights such as clan creation, reward distribution settings, and access to exclusive missions, positioning holders as key contributors to the ecosystem. Additionally, an AI-powered dashboard analyzes and visualizes player combat data, match history, and clan activity—enabling strategy refinement and offering the foundation to tokenize and trade user-generated data. Through an architecture that records all gameplay outcomes and contributions on-chain, SSR realizes the value of player-generated data.

In this way, SSR aims to be more than a game—it’s a connected ecosystem where gameplay, community, and economy work in unison. Players experience combat, growth, investment, and competition simultaneously, unlocking new opportunities through Web3.

The vision of Samurai Shodown R is clear: to inscribe each player’s legendary journey onto the blockchain, creating a hybrid ecosystem where immersion, IP power, and asset ownership converge—so that decades from now, those legends will still be remembered.

Now, go beyond reclaiming past glory—engrave your own heroic saga on the blockchain.