Ubisoft Unveils Groundbreaking Web3 Sports Experience Featuring Rayman and NFTs
Ubisoft has discreetly unveiled a brand-new game inspired by its Captain Laserhawk series, featuring the beloved icon Rayman and
Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E., as noted by Sport File’s Stephen Totilo (via Polygon), is a PC-based top-down multiplayer shooter that incorporates cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Although it is technically in early access, Totilo characterized it as “the most basic top-down shooter conceivable”.
Players are required to possess an NFT Niji Warrior ID card to participate, which necessitates a crypto wallet to acquire (the NFT costs $25.63).
Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix was developed by Ubisoft for
According to the FAQ for this game inspired by the series, it represents a “transmedia gaming journey where the community influences the story through collaborative governance”.
It further states: “Eden Online serves as the framework that empowers the community through decision-making for game updates each season.”
“Eligibility for early access to the game will be determined by possessing a Citizen ID Card. Eden Online has a restricted capacity of 10,000 citizenship slots.”
After purchasing an ID, which Totilo mentioned can be a complex process, it is customized with a distinct challenging film headshot and additional unique details to make it exceptional. Furthermore, as a Medium post about the game explains, your “Niji Warrior NFT is dynamic,” meaning it “develops by documenting your in-game achievements, increasing in rarity and value, and demonstrating your commitment and skill.”
It is possible to sell your ID as an NFT, although the motivation for someone to do so remains ambiguous.
Rayman, on the other hand, serves as the announcer for the game’s deathmatches.
Back in 2021, Ubisoft introduced Quartz, its “energy-efficient” NFT platform for AAA games, though it did not seem to succeed.
Despite facing criticism, Ubisoft has persisted. Back in October this year, it discreetly launched its first-ever blockchain game, the tactical NFT battler Champions Tacti.