YGG Play Summit hosted the inaugural competitive event for Ubisoft’s digital trading card game (TCG), Might & Magic: Fates, bringing together eight skilled players on The Arena stage. YGG Esports’ Tyler emerged as the winner after defeating web3 gaming content creator Archer Perez in the final. The event marked the first major tournament for the game and showcased its potential as a competitive TCG in the web3 gaming scene.
Tyler, with nine years of experience in trading card games, qualified for the invitational based on his strong performance across multiple titles, including Hearthstone, where he has accumulated over US$100,000 in tournament winnings.
For this event, many participants, including Tyler and Perez, opted for Haven decks, a faction known for its strong defensive units and spell cards. Other notable competitors included Hearthstone pros CaraCute and Staz, YGG Esports players Feno and spamandrice, and content creators Een Mercado and VMiguel Gonzales, also known as VMG.
The tournament format was single-elimination, featuring best-of-one matches in the quarterfinals and best-of-three series for the semifinals and finals. Players could either construct their own decks or use pre-built decks provided within the game. From the US$5,000 prize pool, Tyler took home US$1,500 for his first-place finish.
Ubisoft Highlights Competitive Potential of Might & Magic: Fates
Sylvain Loe Mie, Executive Producer at Ubisoft, presented the first-place award to Tyler and discussed the studio’s vision for the game. He emphasized that Might & Magic: Fates combines innovative mechanics with a familiar TCG framework, making it accessible to both new and veteran players. Loe Mie also noted that hosting the tournament in Manila offered valuable insights into the competitive viability of the game, as feedback from professional players and content creators will help shape its future as an esports title.
Set in a world where fractured timelines converge, Might & Magic: Fates challenges players to defeat opposing heroes by generating resources and summoning allies. The game has drawn comparisons to established TCGs like Hearthstone and Magic: The Gathering for its strategic depth and card-based mechanics.
YGG Play Summit Strengthens Web3 Gaming Ecosystem
Mike Ovecka, Head of Esports at YGG, described the Summit as a central hub for competitive web3 gaming. He noted that hosting a major publisher like Ubisoft demonstrates the growing influence of web3 esports within the broader gaming industry.
The Summit also featured a Town Hall stage with presentations from global web3 gaming leaders, including Oliver Maroney of OpenSea, Jihoz of Sky Mavis, Theodore Agranat of Gunzilla Games, and Luke Barwikowski of Pixels.
Beyond the main Arena stage, the City of Play offered a large expo split into three districts: the Player District, focused on major web3 games; the Skill District, highlighting opportunities for upskilling in the digital economy; and the Degen District, centered on the emerging Casual Degen genre for crypto-native players.
The event marked a significant milestone for Ubisoft’s TCG and highlighted the ongoing growth of web3 esports as a competitive platform.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Might & Magic: Fates?
Might & Magic: Fates is a digital trading card game where players summon allies, cast spells, and generate resources to defeat opposing heroes. It is designed for both casual and competitive play.
Who won the first Might & Magic: Fates tournament?
YGG Esports player Tyler won the first tournament, defeating web3 gaming creator Archer Perez in the final.
Where was the first tournament held?
The tournament took place at the YGG Play Summit in Manila, Philippines, on The Arena stage.
What was the prize pool for the event?
The total prize pool was US$5,000, with Tyler receiving US$1,500 for his first-place finish.
How was the tournament structured?
The tournament used a single-elimination format, with best-of-one quarterfinals and best-of-three matches for the semifinals and finals. Players could use custom decks or pre-built decks from the game.
Is Might & Magic: Fates comparable to other TCGs?
Yes, it has been compared to games like Hearthstone and Magic: The Gathering due to its strategic gameplay and deck-building mechanics.
How does this event impact web3 esports?
The tournament highlights the growth of competitive web3 gaming and demonstrates the potential for digital card games to become a prominent esports genre.
