The Karrat Foundation has announced a partnership with the Arbitrum Foundation to launch Studio Chain, a blockchain network designed for gaming and entertainment.
Built on Arbitrum’s Ethereum layer-2 scaling technology, Studio Chain will integrate blockchain elements into video games, with My Pet Hooligan as its flagship title.
The collaboration aims to introduce web3 capabilities to gaming, allowing players to engage with digital assets and transactions within a structured ecosystem.
What is My Pet Hooligan?
My Pet Hooligan is a multiplayer action game developed by AMGI Studios. It combines battle royale-style combat with interactive storytelling, allowing players to engage in dynamic in-game experiences. The game has attracted over 500,000 downloads on the Epic Games Store and has been noted for its stylized visuals and fast-paced gameplay.
AMGI Studios has secured funding from investors, including Paris Hilton and members of Coldplay, to further develop the game and its blockchain integration. The studio aims to enhance the gaming experience by introducing digital asset ownership whilst ensuring that gameplay remains uninterrupted.
Instead of embedding web3 features directly into console versions, blockchain interactions will occur through external platforms such as the My Pet Hooligan web portal.
What’s next for My Pet Hooligan?
With the integration of Studio Chain, My Pet Hooligan is expected to expand beyond its current PC availability. Plans include a release on Xbox and additional gaming platforms, broadening its audience and accessibility. The game’s web3 elements, such as digital asset ownership and blockchain-based transactions, will be managed externally to comply with platform restrictions while maintaining blockchain interoperability.
“Studio Chain and the My Pet Hooligan franchise bring with them a rich source of content and culture that we’re thrilled to add to the Arbitrum ecosystem,” said Jack Fitzpatrick, Partnerships Manager at Offchain Labs. “We’re excited to see how this collaboration will enable truly innovative player and creator experiences.”
Whilst Studio Chain is entering a competitive blockchain gaming space, its developers emphasize that their goal is not direct competition but the creation of a specialised blockchain environment for entertainment applications. With shifts in the traditional gaming industry, including studio closures and funding challenges, projects like Studio Chain aim to provide alternative methods for funding and audience engagement.
“By leveraging Arbitrum’s powerful infrastructure, we’re able to create gaming experiences that were previously impossible,” said Luke Paglia, Co-founder and COO of AMGI Studios. “My Pet Hooligan is just the beginning—this collaboration enables seamless in-game asset ownership, true player-driven interactive extensions, and enhanced interoperability that will transform how audiences engage with entertainment.”
