MetaKing Studios is shutting down its medieval strategy MMO BLOCKLORDS and rebranding as BLOCKLORE, an AI generation tool described as "a node-based canvas for AI generation" that connects concept art, character consistency, video, and editing in one workspace. The game's official account on X confirmed the closure, stating, "BLOCKLORDS is now BLOCKLORE. We are closing the game. But don't worry, we're launching something even bigger." The game launched on Steam on March 31, 2026, following seven-plus years of development and a $15 million raise. Its LRDS token carries a market cap near $1.15 million and sits at #2728 on CoinGecko, with about 54 million tokens in circulation out of a 100 million maximum supply. The Steam rating is "Mostly Negative," with just 35% of 65 user reviews positive. Exchange Coinsavi announced it was removing LRDS and cut off withdrawals at 8:00 UTC on July 20, 2026. The pivot to AI began in late 2024 with the unveiling of an AI agent named Elisa Revard, followed by an AI roadmap in February 2025 badged "Age of Intelligent Heroes," which planned for players to construct in-game agents to manage trading and farms, alongside autonomous AI heroes in a battle mode called Battleborne. No shutdown date, asset fate, or pricing details were given.