As a long-time gaming enthusiast who has witnessed the evolution of the industry since its humble beginnings, I find myself both amused and disheartened by Ubisoft’s latest foray into the world of NFTs with Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles.
By 2021, Ubisoft’s head had already expressed a wish to incorporate non-fungible tokens (NFTs) into their projects, a move that didn’t sit well with both developers and gamers. However, the company remained persistent, and just last week, stealthily launched Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, a game that employs this controversial technology.
Game of buying figurines
The title refers to a strategic role-playing game (RPG) designed for personal computers, where players engage in Player versus Player (PvP) combat. In this game, teams consisting of three characters are formed and battles take place using a turn-based system. These games incorporate figurines that can be obtained through in-game currency or digital currencies. Furthermore, the game provides an opportunity to design your own champions through the “Forge” system, though it comes at an additional cost.
As reported by IGN, these figures can be purchased for a range of prices between $7 and $63,000, but it’s important to note that this doesn’t necessarily mean they are all being bought at those specific prices. However, it’s worth mentioning that the initial series of “The Warlords” was sold out within less than half an hour, and its total sales surpassed $5.3 million.
In theory, “Champions Tactics” is a free-to-play game that can be played using just a Ubisoft account and a blockchain wallet. However, it primarily consists of player duels rather than a campaign, which means that individuals who invest money in more expensive figures may quickly gain an edge over those who do not spend. Essentially, this game exemplifies the concept of pay-to-win.
Faint advertising
It could be perplexing that Ubisoft has opted to launch a game using NFTs at this point in time, especially considering their recent challenges. Employing such technology might not aid in regaining player trust. Additionally, the trailer for Champions Tactics, which was released recently, only garnered around 1000 views in a week, suggesting that many players are unaware of its existence.
Given that they didn’t unveil it during events like Ubisoft Forward and we won’t find it on their YouTube channel or main page news section, it’s not unexpected that the game hasn’t been widely publicized yet. Instead, IGN suggests it was primarily promoted in NFT-focused platforms, possibly as a way to bypass potential backlash from gamers.
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2024-10-30 15:02