Hidden Release: Ubisoft's New NFT Venture

Ubisoft quietly launches a new NFT game: Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E. This article explores the details of Ubisoft's latest foray into the NFT gaming space.

Ubisoft's Latest NFT Offering

Ubisoft's Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E., a top-down multiplayer arcade shooter, was discreetly released on December 20th, as reported by Eurogamer. The game's unique feature? Players must use cryptocurrency to participate.

According to Eden Online, the game expands on the universe established in "Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix," the Netflix series. Expect appearances from familiar Ubisoft franchises like Watch Dogs and Assassin's Creed.

The game's competitive multiplayer mode is limited to 10,000 players. Access requires purchasing a Citizen ID Card NFT, a digital collectible that tracks in-game achievements and rankings, evolving based on player performance. These cards can also be traded on secondary markets.

Acquiring a Citizen ID Card necessitates a crypto wallet and a $25.63 purchase of an NFT Niji Warrior ID card from Ubisoft's designated claim page. Players can even relinquish their citizenship and resell their IDs.

Ubisoft's Magic Eden page indicates a full launch in Q1 2025, with early access granted to those who secured IDs early.

A Netflix Series Rooted in Far Cry 3

The Netflix series, Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix, is an animated adaptation of Far Cry 3's Blood Dragon DLC. Set in an alternate 1992, the story unfolds in Eden, a technocracy controlled by a single corporation. The show follows Dolph Laserhawk, a supersoldier, after his defection and subsequent capture, forcing him to work against his former partner.

While Ubisoft hasn't revealed much about the game's plot, it shares the same universe, casting players as citizens under Eden's control. Player actions influence the narrative through mission completion, leaderboard rankings, and community involvement.