Axie Infinity leverages Cloud9’s Stratus fan subscription for esports

Axie Infinity popularized play-to-earn games, but just like any other title it needed a long-term retention plan. Enter esports. Sky Mavis has been laying the groundwork with its own community since late 2021, but now it is taking more steps to engage the broader esports industry and community. Last week, Axie teamed up with Cloud9, one of North America’s most prominent esports teams, to show the game’s esports potential.

Axie’s esports-focused features

Axie Infinity is a relatively simple game. It plays like a cross between Pokémon and Slay the Spire, mixing monster battles with card-based attacks.