Blockchain gaming platform Immutable is accelerating its Web3 gaming efforts after the U.S. SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) ended its investigation into Immutable’s native token, IMX, in late March 2025. This marks a significant milestone for Immutable, as the company now focuses on building momentum in the rapidly growing Web3 gaming sector.

A Turning Point for Immutable

Immutable co-founder Robbie Ferguson shared some of the company’s major achievements on social media, emphasizing that despite facing a regulatory challenge, the platform has made impressive strides in the past year. “We’ve onboarded 5 million wallet users, partnered with three multi-billion-dollar companies, and doubled the number of signed games to 500+,” Ferguson noted.

The SEC had issued a Wells notice to Immutable in November 2024, suggesting potential securities violations. However, after months of investigation, the SEC decided to drop the case without any enforcement actions, granting Immutable the regulatory clarity it had been waiting for.

A Boost From Institutional Partnerships

With the SEC investigation behind them, Immutable has secured partnerships with industry giants like Tencent and Temasek, signaling growing institutional confidence in the Web3 gaming space. These high-profile collaborations are helping Immutable solidify its position as one of the leading platforms in the blockchain gaming sector.

Immutable’s core tools, like Immutable Passport, have simplified the process of onboarding users into decentralized game economies. As a result, the platform is attracting a wide variety of developers, with over 500 blockchain-enabled games already live or in development. This growth showcases a significant shift in how games are built and played, with players now able to truly own in-game assets via NFTs (non-fungible tokens).

Introduction of Treeverse Season 1

One of Immutable’s key titles, Treeverse, is set to introduce its highly anticipated Season 1 on April 19, 2025. The game, which has already gained attention with its March 2025 release, is offering rewards for player engagement through exclusive NFT gear, token rewards, and asset multipliers. Players can earn up to 1.75x bonuses for owning NFTrees, making this a rewarding experience for active gamers on the platform.

“Treeverse officially introduced on all stores (iOS, Android & Windows) on March 18th. Almost a month later, we are finally introducing Season 1, beginning with a 30-day reward campaign starting April 19th,” said the team behind the game.

Industry Voices Push Back Against Skepticism

Despite the positive developments, the SEC remains critical of many digital assets, with former SEC Chairman Gary Gensler expressing doubts about the legitimacy of many tokens beyond Bitcoin. However, the Web3 gaming community, including figures like Ferguson and Meta Alchemist, are pushing back against such criticism, arguing that the future of Web3 gaming is inevitable and that regulators must embrace the growing industry.

Immutable’s momentum comes at a time when Web3 gaming is projected to grow from $4.6 billion in 2022 to nearly $65.7 billion by 2027. With its regulatory hurdles cleared, Immutable is well-positioned to capture a large share of this rapidly expanding market.

Immutable’s IMX Token Performance

Despite the regulatory clarity and positive news, Immutable’s native token, IMX, has experienced only a modest increase of 2.89%. As of now, IMX is trading at around $0.41, reflecting the ongoing market uncertainty.

Immutable’s growth prospects remain strong, and the end of the SEC investigation is a critical moment in its expansion. The company’s commitment to Web3 gaming, bolstered by strategic partnerships and a growing ecosystem, could see IMX and its platform reach new heights in the coming months.