Job listing shows Konami is preparing to launch an NFT platform

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Konami is apparently committed to breaking into the world of metaverse and web3 games, and now plans to launch an NFT platform to let players trade in-game items.

A new job listing explains the company is recruiting a wide range of talent for "for 'system construction' and 'service development' to provide new experiences such as web3 and metaverse."

"We have been conducting research and development to incorporate the latest technology into games and contents, and plan to launch a service where players can trade their in-game NFTs (digital items) through a unique distribution platform using blockchain," added the company in the posting.

The Silent Hill and Metal Gear Solid publisher claims the move will strengthen its structure and accelerate its business.

Outlining precisely how it will use NFTs, the company said its non-fungible tokens will appear as usable in-game items, but will also have functionality within fan communities and events. Broadly speaking, it claims its NFTs will help fans "interact with other services and communities to further expand the user experience."

The company added that the system it's currently developing is a "unique digital item distribution platform" that conforms to the Guidelines for Blockchain Games issued by the Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association, Japan Online Game Association, and the Mobile Content Forum.

Konami reiterated its plans to sell NFTs in a fiscal report published earlier this year, and said it wanted to let players claim ownership of its virtual items to "preserve content that has been loved by our customers as commemorative art." The studio made those comments shortly after hosting a Castlevania 35th Anniversary NFT auction.

Now, however, it seems the company is