Ubisoft, a leading video game developer announced that it would leverage web3 technologies to launch its first game smoothly. Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles will launch on HOME Verse, the layer-2 network that is a component of the Oasys gaming ecosystem, on October 23.
With the help of Oasys and double jump.tokyo, Ubisoft is set to launch its first web3 game over a year after the first announcement at IVS Kyoto. Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles is a tactical role-playing game that allows players to explore the mysterious and dark realm of Grimoria while assembling a team of legendary Champions to combat in exhilarating PvP fights.
Nicolas Pouard, VP of the Ubisoft Lab stated:
“At Ubisoft Strategic Innovation Lab, our goal is to be pathfinders in delivering innovative player experiences. 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. Our focus is on enhancing gameplay by unlocking new possibilities, and with the champion creation forge, we’re recreating the joy of playing with real toys and miniatures, bringing that hands-on excitement into the digital realm.”
A collection of 75,000 Champions—digital collectibles that operate as the main protagonists in Grimoria, a dark fantasy setting—lays the foundation of Champions Tactics. Players can build and refine their ideal squad by using the distinct qualities and skills that each Champion offers. In fierce PvP battles, players may overpower their opponents and take the lead by carefully choosing their team of three Champions.
Through the Forge, players may combine special abilities and characteristics from their current collection to create new Champions, opening them many opportunities for strategic mastery. Players may customize their champions with this crafting system, which opens up new skills and improves team dynamics. To hone their roster and take the top spot on the scoreboard, players must use The Forge.
The most anticipated mint of Q3, 2023, was Ubisoft’s first 10K PFP collection, The Warlords, and additional records were broken in July 2024 with the 75K Champions mint. More than 100,000 X followers and 50,000 Discord users have joined the Champions Tactics community as anticipation for the game’s release grows. Meanwhile, thousands of players participated in closed alpha and beta testing, which produced positive feedback and improved the game’s mechanics even more.
Sylvain Loe-Mie, executive producer for the game stated:
“With Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, we’re bringing a true gaming experience to Web3. 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 seasoned team that has worked on beloved Ubisoft franchises like Assassin’s Creed, Heroes of Might & Magic, Rayman, Mighty Quest or Far Cry, we’re using our expertise to craft something entirely new for all players, not just Web3 enthusiasts.”
Oasys and Ubisoft will work together to guarantee that the blockchain components of Champions Tactics are completely optimized when the company launches its first web-3 game on HOME Verse. Ubisoft’s Champions Tactics will bring together the greatest aspects of both worlds with its combination of improved web3 capabilities and video game-style action, creating an immersive experience that promotes frequent play.
Oasys representative director, Ryo Matsubara said:
“We’re delighted that Ubisoft has chosen to launch their first web3 game on HOME Verse, the Oasys L2 whose architecture has been engineered to support a seamless playing experience. Demand for the Warlords and Champions mints earlier this year attests to the level of interest in Champions Tactics. The official release of Grimoria Chronicles will raise the bar for web3 gaming while demonstrating the enduring appeal of the Ubisoft brand.”
