GameFi’s getting another shot, and this time it’s riding in with a razor-blade cap. A Web3 game based on Peaky Blinders is in development, aiming to turn the gritty TV classic into a fully immersive digital experience. Launch is set for 2026.
Whether it becomes a GameFi milestone or another expensive experiment remains to be seen.
Banijay, the French media powerhouse behind Peaky Blinders’ global reach, has teamed up with Anonymous Labs to turn the franchise into a blockchain-powered game. Set in the smoke and grit of 1920s Birmingham, the game promises players a shot at digital crime and commerce—interactive scenes, shootouts, and a token-based economy baked into the gameplay.
“This is about giving fans a new way to experience the world,” said David Christopher of Banijay Rights.
It’s also a bet that GameFi isn’t dead—it’s just looking for better stories.
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What makes the Peaky Blinders Web3 project stand out isn’t just the IP—it’s the claim that it’s a AAA title. That’s a bold label in a GameFi ecosystem full of, let’s face it, shite and vaporware. Shite… that’s how they say it on the show, yeah?
At the center of it all is Anonymous Labs, the same group that turned Simon’s Cat into a meme coin crypto success.
It’s not exactly Rockstar, Bethesda or Nintendo.
Building a meme coin and building a real game are two different things. AAA development comes with long timelines, deep budgets, and serious infrastructure—none of which Anonymous has proven at scale.
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Despite its high-profile branding and hype, the Peaky Blinders Web3 game faces notable challenges. Details about the game’s blockchain network, economic design, and technical framework remain sparse.
Additionally, scaling GameFi from simple token-based systems to full interactive titles like this will be a technical juggling act.
In 2025, the GameFi space is seeing a revival, but it’s no secret the sector has one foot in the grave, especially among the wider gaming community.
Thankfully, better Web3 games are coming out and Peaky Blinders might be the apotheosis of the space if timed right. If it delivers on its pitch, it won’t just be another token-chaser—it could showcase story-first gaming in a genre still chasing identity.
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