NEXUS announced on the 4th that it will unveil strategic collaboration plans for its on-chain gaming platform, 'CROSS', at GDC 2026. GDC 2026 is scheduled to take place from the 11th to the 13th at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, and NEXUS will host partner programs at its exhibition booth alongside the Blockchain Game Alliance (BGA), the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), and Verse8.

The Blockchain Game Alliance (BGA) will hold a session focusing on blockchain-based game payments and economic structures. They will introduce 'Merso', a split-payment solution designed to reduce the payment burden on users while securing upfront revenue for developers. They also plan to present strategies for accessing the global game payment market by leveraging stablecoin-based payment infrastructure.

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) will reveal the growth background of Dubai's gaming industry along with support policies for gaming and Web3 companies. They will announce their industry support systems, including strategic advantages as a regional hub connecting Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, corporate attraction programs, talent development policies, and streamlined licensing procedures. Key topics also include global expansion environments, such as regulatory clarity, tax efficiency, and capital accessibility.

Verse8 will present on the topic of AI-based game production environments. They will introduce a development model where AI agents are utilized throughout the entire development process, from planning to implementation, allowing developers to design while the AI executes. In particular, they will share a data-driven validation method that allows for the rapid creation of prototypes without cost burdens, enabling teams to instantly check reactions from Verse8’s 13 million global users to decide whether to proceed with a project.