Epic Games CEO Assures: No NFT Ban Coming to the Platform
Gamers invested in blockchain technology and NFTs can breathe a sigh of relief. Amidst growing debate and some platform bans, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has firmly stated that Epic Games will not be banning NFTs and blockchain technology from its platform. This news comes as a stark contrast to moves made by other major players in the gaming industry.
On 22 de jul. de 2025, The CEO of Epic Games, Tim Sweeney, has said via Twitter that his company will not follow Minecraft’s ban on NFTs and blockchain-based products. Previously, Steam, one of Epic Games' main competitors, has faced criticism over its stance on blockchain integration, making Sweeney's declaration a significant differentiator.
The assurance followed direct engagement with the gaming community. On 21 de jul. de 2025, A Twitter user tweeted Epic Games asking the gaming platform to follow Minecraft and ban all the NFT games. Tim Sweeney responded to the user, but not in favor of his request, making the company's position crystal clear: Epic Games intends to remain open to developers exploring blockchain applications.
The Minecraft ban, implemented by Mojang, the Microsoft-owned studio, sent ripples through the gaming world. However, 22 de jul. de 2025, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has said that, unlike Mojang, the Microsoft-owned studio behind Minecraft, which recently banned NFTs, Epic Games will not ban the sale of NFTs in games featured on the Epic Games Store.
Sweeney's statement on 23 de jul. de 2025, where Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney tweeted that the company doesn’t have any plans of banning non-fungible-tokens (NFTs) from its games. This comes as Microsoft-owned Minecraft took a different path, has been welcomed by many within the blockchain gaming space. While details on specific implementations are yet to be fully revealed, the commitment to allowing blockchain technology signals a potential future where NFT integration and play-to-earn models could flourish on the Epic Games platform. This open approach positions Epic Games as a potentially pioneering platform for blockchain gaming, offering developers a space to experiment and innovate with these emerging technologies.