According to CoinMeta, as reported by CryptoNews, the Web3 game faced criticism from long-time players after its closure in 2026. These players believed that the promises made over the years regarding digital ownership and player-controlled economies led to too many failed projects, resulting in multiple studios closing down or abandoning their games in 2026. Commentator Yellow Panther described in a post on November 8th the growing sense of frustration with projects that attracted players through NFT, token rewards, and ownership promises, yet these projects struggled to establish sustainable business models. He pointed out that many of these projects ultimately closed down without generating sufficient revenue, leaving loyal players' assets tied to games that could no longer be played. According to DappRadar data, blockchain game investments in the second quarter of 2025 amounted to 73 million US dollars, a year-on-year decrease of 93%. Meanwhile, the Blockchain Games Alliance estimates that the annual industry funding for 2025 dropped to 293 million US dollars, from a peak of over 1 billion US dollars in 2022.