Recently, @animocabrands has made another move, this time forming a deep strategic partnership with @CrossTheAges. This project was actually invested in by them in two rounds back in 22 and 24, indicating a long-term layout. The main focus of this collaboration is a new game called "Arise"—a free action RPG set in the CTA universe, built using Unreal Engine 5, expected to launch in Q4 of this year, currently undergoing testing. This marks the third collaboration between the two parties; unlike previous simple equity investments, this time Animoca is directly purchasing $CTA tokens in the secondary market, providing real financial support. There’s a detail that many people might not have noticed— $CTA is currently 100% circulating supply, with a market cap of only 26 million USD, which is roughly the same as the 23.5 million raised by Cross The Ages back in the day. In other words, the current price is basically at the same starting line as Animoca, and given the low order depth on major exchanges, it could easily be pushed up. In this situation, Animoca is not going off-market or offering discounts, but directly buying in the market, which clearly indicates their stance. Of course, Animoca's willingness to do this is also related to the strength of Cross The Ages itself. Cross The Ages is not just about Arise; since 2020, they have built a complete universe around a seven-part novel series, first creating a card game, then expanding into novels, comics, electric products, collectibles, and a physical asset platform (CTA Factory). They have also collaborated with major companies like Ubisoft and Square Enix, and their narrative logic is much more solid than most blockchain games. In summary: Cross The Ages is a Web3 IP project that offers gameplay and partnerships, representing a rare reconstructive content in the current Web3 landscape. Animoca's actions are not just a superficial stake; they are directly entering the market to buy tokens, sending a very clear signal. As for whether this IP can ultimately succeed, no one can guarantee that. However, their commitment to building a cross-media ecosystem and actually delivering the game is not like those projects that just airdrop tokens and exit without launching. This aspect is already quite rare~~~