Meet the players who lost big money on Peter Molyneux’s failed Legacy

Players say Peter Molyneux’s blockchain game Legacy raised about $54 million through NFT sales before launching in a weakened state and quickly losing its player base.

The backlash centers on claims that the game’s promises, economics, and play-to-earn design misled buyers who expected a profitable crypto game.

The case highlights broader concerns about hype-driven web3 gaming, speculative NFT markets, and how financial risk can be shifted onto players.