Ubisoft, a renowned gaming giant known for franchises like Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance, made a significant move by launching its first original NFT game, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles. This tactical strategy game is centered around optional NFTs minted on the Oasys blockchain gaming network and is now available for free on the Ubisoft Connect platform for PC gamers.
In Champions Tactics, players are tasked with assembling teams of fantasy-themed digital figures to engage in turn-based combat against other online opponents. While the game can be played using provided non-NFT warriors called “ethereal champions,” additional free champions can be unlocked through in-game quests. However, players also have the option to purchase NFT champions on the secondary marketplace, starting at around $10 worth of OAS.
These NFT champions offer players unlimited use in ranked matches and come with unique visual qualities and attributes that impact their performance in battles. Players can even create new NFT champions by merging existing ones, adding an element of customization to the game. Additionally, holders of Ubisoft’s Warlords NFT collection can enjoy special benefits in Champions Tactics.
Ubisoft’s foray into the world of blockchain gaming isn’t new, as the company has previously experimented with in-game NFTs on platforms like Tezos. With the release of Champions Tactics, Ubisoft solidifies its commitment to exploring the potential of blockchain technology in gaming.
Looking ahead, Ubisoft has announced plans for another NFT game titled Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E., inspired by its Netflix series and featuring characters from popular game franchises. This upcoming game will be built on the Ethereum layer-2 network Arbitrum, with 10,000 NFTs set to be released through the Magic Eden marketplace.
As Ubisoft continues to innovate in the blockchain gaming space, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles serves as just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting journey into the realm of NFT gaming for the gaming giant. Stay tuned for more updates on Ubisoft’s groundbreaking ventures in the world of blockchain technology.