Square Enix's Symbiogenesis NFT Characters: Unusual Names, Big Bucks

Gamers are shelling out significant sums for Square Enix's inaugural NFT characters in the Symbiogenesis blockchain game, featuring names like "Egg" and "Starvation."

Curious Characters: The Naming Quirk

Square Enix's groundbreaking blockchain venture, Symbiogenesis, has unleashed its first wave of Ethereum NFT heroes. Notably, these characters bear names that raise eyebrows. Someone invested over $1,200 in ETH for an NFT character named "Egg," while another spent over $500 on a hero called "Starvation." Despite the intriguing names, there's no evident correlation between the characters and their namesakes. It almost feels like the names could be the product of an AI name generator or the initial seeds of a crypto wallet.

Punk Rock "Kennel" and Dimple-less "Dimple"

"Kennel" appears more suited for a punk rock band than symbolizing a dog's enclosure, while "Dimple" lacks the dimples one might expect. "Hair" is surprisingly hairless, and "Tuber" resembles a covert operative more than a root vegetable.

Real-Word Naming Shift in Final Fantasy Creator's Latest Game

Square Enix's latest game, Symbiogenesis, breaks away from the fantasy-inspired names of previous titles like Sephiroth or Yuna. The 500 Chapter 1 character NFTs feature names like "Condiment," "Test," "Wart," and "Mountaineering." This departure raises questions about the motive behind abandoning human names for these characters.

Intent Behind Unusual Choices Remains Unclear

The reasons for christening characters with names like "Cockscomb" and "Famine" are unclear. Decrypt reached out to Square Enix for insights into the inspiration behind these names but received no immediate response.

Symbiogenesis Launch and Limited Final Game Quest

Symbiogenesis, announced in late 2022, is set to fully launch on December 21. The browser-based story game, free to play, incorporates a questing system to unlock additional game chapters. Notably, possessing an NFT hero is a prerequisite for participating in the limited final game quest, determining the story's ultimate outcome.

Naming Mystery Surrounds Symbiogenesis

As the Symbiogenesis saga unfolds, with characters like "Egg," "Affair," and "Excuse" in the spotlight, Square Enix's departure from conventional character naming continues to pique interest. The ultimate fate of Symbiogenesis remains uncertain, much like the rationale behind naming its heroes. Anything, including an "Egg"-citing outcome, is within the realm of possibility.