How Ubisoft’s Captain Laserhawk NFTs Unlock a New Standard for Web3 Gaming
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While most traditional game publishers have been reluctant to integrate Web3 and blockchain technology over monetization concerns, Ubisoft, the publisher of popular titles like Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Prince of Persia, continues to be viewed as a pariah.
From being the first major publisher to bring NFTs to its games to supporting Web3 gaming hackathons, Ubisoft has remained steadfast in its belief in Web3’s potential to change its industry. The gaming studio may be embarking on its most Web3-aligned initiative yet with its planned Captain Laserhawk game. The publisher has revealed NFT plans for the title in collaboration with Magic Eden and the Arbitrum Foundation, which promises to revolutionize user control and ownership in gaming.
A Passport to a New Level of Gaming Immersion
Ubisoft has revealed an NFT collection for its planned Web3 game Captain Laserhawk: the G.A.M.E called the Niji Warrior ID Card. Announced as the result of a collaboration with Magic Eden and the Arbitrum Foundation on October 4, the collection of 10,000 NFTs promises to offer holders an immersive gaming experience.
The NFTs, which Ubisoft disclosed will mint in a few weeks, will offer holders early access to the game and an exclusive community with direct access to the game’s developers. At the same time, NFT holders can influence future game updates, contribute to it with their own content, and unlock exclusive rewards through access to the game’s governance model, content generation features, and reward systems.
The NFT metadata will also evolve with the growth and achievements of players in the game, unlocking new perks and levels of governance influence.
What You Need To Know About the Captain Laserhawk Game
Captain Laserhawk: the G.A.M.E is a fast-paced top-down multiplayer shooter inspired by Ubisoft’s Netflix series Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix. The series brings together renowned characters from Ubisoft game series like Splinter Cell, Watch Dogs, and Far Cry in a dystopian society called Eden, which replaced a collapsed United States.
The game sees players take on the role of citizens in this dystopian society, and their decisions help shape the world around them. To survive, they are forced to employ quick strategic thinking as they compete in death matches and work to complete objective-based missions.
On the Flipside
It is unclear when the NFTs will be available for mint and when the game will launch.
The game will not be accessible in several countries, including China and France.
Why This Matters
Ubisoft is one of the world’s largest gaming publishers, with a reported 138 million players as of March 2024. The company’s continued support of crypto and blockchain technology promises to boost adoption.
