CiDi Games, a Pi Network Ventures portfolio company, attracted more than 81,000 users across over 160 countries and regions within seven days of launching its beta application inside the Pi Browser on May 14. The gaming platform generated over 1.2 million game sessions during this period without paid marketing campaigns, according to Pi Network. The launch included 10 instant-access HTML5 games, skill-based tournaments, progression systems through CiDiScore, the Pi ELF companion experience called Elf Continent, and developer infrastructure designed to support future Pi-integrated games. The rapid adoption represents a utility milestone for the Pi ecosystem, with approximately 3.19 million Pi staked through Ecosystem Directory Staking in support of the platform.
Beta Launch Details
CiDi Games launched its beta platform on May 14 through the Pi Browser. The application introduced 10 instant-access HTML5 games that users can play directly through the browser interface. The platform includes skill-based tournaments, progression systems through CiDiScore, the Pi ELF companion experience, Elf Continent, and developer infrastructure designed to support future Pi-integrated games. Pi Network stated on May 28 via its official Twitter account that the launch brought Pioneers access to these games along with tournament features and platform progression tools.
Seven-Day Metrics
Within seven days of launch, CiDi Games recorded the following metrics:
- More than 81,000 users
- Presence across 160+ countries and regions
- Over 1.2 million game sessions
- More than 21,000 tournament participants
- Approximately 3.19 million Pi staked through Ecosystem Directory Staking
According to Pi Network, the engagement was not driven by promotion from official Pi accounts. Users discovered the application through the ecosystem itself.
Organic Growth Pattern
Pi Network stated that the growth occurred organically without paid marketing campaigns. The platform connected developers with the existing user base through the Pi Browser and ecosystem tools. The launch utilized the Pi Ad Network and ecosystem staking tools, which provide developers with monetization options while giving users ways to support applications.
Confirmed Platform Expansion
CiDi Games stated it will expand its game library and add new features following the beta launch. The platform currently operates through the Pi Browser with 10 HTML5 games and tournament infrastructure in place.
