Ubisoft, a prominent video game developer, has finally announced the upcoming launch date of its first game utilizing web3 technologies, titled Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles. The game is set to be released on October 23rd, 2024, on HOME Verse, a layer-2 network integrated within the Oasys gaming ecosystem. This marks a significant milestone for Ubisoft as it ventures into the realm of web3 gaming.

Ubisoft Announces Launch of Champions Tactics on Oasys

Ubisoft's Champions Tactics

Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles is an experimental PVP Tactical RPG currently under development by Ubisoft for PC. Drawing inspiration from classic strategy board games and modern turn-based RPGs, the game promises a unique blend of strategy, creativity, and dark fantasy in a multiplayer tactical experience.

Players will assemble teams of mythical champions to engage in tactical battles against other players, exploring the dark and mystical world of Grimoria. Nearly a year after its initial announcement at the IVS Kyoto event, Ubisoft is collaborating with Oasys and double jump.tokyo to deliver Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles. According to Nicolas Pouard, Vice President of the Ubisoft Strategic Innovation Lab, the goal is to create innovative player experiences.

Nicolas stated, “With Champions Tactics, we aim for web3 technology to seamlessly fade into the background, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in the fun and strategy of the game.” The emphasis is on enhancing gameplay and unlocking new possibilities. The game features a Champion Creation Forge designed to recreate the excitement of physical toys and miniatures in a digital format.

Champions Tactics on Oasys

Role of NFTs in Champions Tactics

At the core of Champions Tactics is a collection of 75,000 Champions, which serve as the primary characters within Grimoria. Each Champion possesses unique traits and abilities, enabling players to build optimized teams for competitive play. Players must strategically select their trio of Champions to achieve dominance in PvP confrontations.

The Forge allows players to blend existing Champions' powers and traits, offering opportunities for customization and team refinement, essential for climbing the game’s leaderboards. Ubisoft’s initial 10K Profile Picture (PFP) collection, The Warlords, became the most anticipated mint of the third quarter in 2023, while the subsequent mint of 75,000 Champions in July 2024 broke multiple records.

The growing excitement surrounding Champions Tactics has resulted in a community exceeding 100,000 followers on X and 50,000 users on Discord. Closed alpha and beta tests involving thousands of players have yielded positive feedback, helping to refine the game’s mechanics. Sylvain Loe-Mie, the executive producer for the game, emphasized that Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles is designed to offer a genuine gaming experience within the web3 space.

Sylvain remarked, “This isn’t GameFi—it’s about pure, immersive gameplay that draws players in while giving them the freedom to own their assets and shape the game’s future.” With a skilled team experienced in developing well-known franchises like Assassin’s Creed, Heroes of Might & Magic, and Far Cry, Ubisoft aims to create an engaging experience for all players, not just those familiar with web3 technologies.

Final Thoughts

Oasys will collaborate closely with Ubisoft to optimize the blockchain aspects of Champions Tactics. By merging traditional video game mechanics with enhanced web3 features, Ubisoft seeks to create a game that combines the best elements of both worlds, providing a rewarding experience for players who engage regularly.

Ryo Matsubara, representative director of Oasys, expressed enthusiasm about Ubisoft’s choice to launch its inaugural web3 game on HOME Verse. He stated, “The official release of Grimoria Chronicles will raise the bar for web3 gaming while demonstrating the enduring appeal of the Ubisoft brand.” You can stay up to date with all things Champions Tactics by following their social media and joining their Discord server.