Ethereum gaming platform Immutable has announced plans to unify its networks by merging the original Immutable X into the newer Immutable zkEVM chain. The process, expected to wrap up in late 2025, comes after the zkEVM network processed nearly 150 million transactions since launching in early 2024.
Immutable introduced its zkEVM solution last year, offering EVM-compatible smart contracts, deeper liquidity for in-game items, and access to a larger pool of DeFi tools. zkEVM chains offer scalability, faster transaction speeds, and lower fees while maintaining full compatibility with Ethereum smart contracts.
According to the company, the goal of consolidating assets and games into a single network is to create a “true home of Web3 gaming.”
Several high-profile titles have already made the transition, including Guild of Guardians. This mobile role-playing game boasts more than one million downloads.
Automatic Migration for Most Users
The upcoming merge aims to minimize friction for existing Immutable users. Wallet holders will generally see their assets automatically appear on Immutable zkEVM without having to perform manual steps. Those using the Immutable Passport wallet should find their tokens and collectibles in the same address once the network transition goes live. For users of other wallets, such as MetaMask, assets will also be migrated to their primary wallet address on zkEVM.
However, Immutable will offer an opt-out option for anyone who prefers not to have their assets automatically transferred. Users can instead withdraw their assets to Ethereum Layer 1 before the merge if they choose to avoid the consolidation process. After the network shift, wallets or custodial services that do not yet support Immutable’s zkEVM chain can contact their provider to enable it.
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Impact on Games and Developers
While the move is relatively straightforward for players, it has greater implications for game developers and marketplaces. The Immutable X APIs will be deprecated, and projects built on those APIs will need to adjust their integrations accordingly. Developers who relied on Immutable Link or the Immutable X SDK will be required to shift to standard EVM wallet interactions and replace existing RPC calls to point toward zkEVM.
In terms of asset contracts, Immutable plans to reissue ERC20 and ERC721 tokens for existing projects using a standard template. These new contracts will carry their own addresses on zkEVM, distinct from the original Immutable X collections. The company will provide an API to map old contract addresses to their new counterparts, reducing confusion and ensuring a smoother transition.
Immutable will bear the gas costs for migrating these assets, and the default ownership rights will remain with the same project owners as on Immutable X. Developers who prefer custom contracts or want to convert ERC721 items into ERC1155 tokens have until April 2025 to make those arrangements with Immutbale’s support team.
Expanding Game Ecosystem
Immutable has already seen a variety of games and publishers deploy on the zkEVM chain. Along with Guild of Guardians, other well-known titles in the Immutable ecosystem include Gods Unchained, Illuvium, RavenQuest, Space Nation Online, Immortal Rising 2, and Treeverse.
By the time the full merge is complete, Immutable expects all these projects—and any new additions—to benefit from a unified environment that aims to streamline token trading, cross-game collaboration, and user on-ramps.
Looking Ahead
Although an exact date for the merge has not been set, Immutable anticipates that completion in late 2025 will bring all existing users and game developers onto one consolidated chain. The team also plans to release more information on upcoming improvements to validity proofs and the overall architecture, so that both current and future partners can prepare effectively.