Ubisoft quietly launches a new NFT game: Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E.
Ubisoft's foray into the NFT gaming world continues with the low-key release of Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E. As reported by Eurogamer on December 20th, this top-down multiplayer arcade shooter requires players to purchase an NFT to participate.
Expanding the universe of the Netflix series Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix, this game incorporates familiar Ubisoft franchises like Watch Dogs and Assassin's Creed. Limited to 10,000 players, access is granted through a Citizen ID Card NFT, which tracks player achievements and evolves based on in-game performance.
This NFT, a Niji Warrior ID card, costs $25.63 and is purchased via Ubisoft's claim page, requiring a crypto wallet. Players can later choose to relinquish their citizenship and sell their ID on the secondary market, with potential value increases tied to in-game success.
According to Ubisoft's Magic Eden page, a full launch is slated for Q1 2025, with early access for those who secure an ID.
Inspired by Far Cry 3's Blood Dragon DLC
The Netflix series, Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix, serves as inspiration, acting as an animated spin-off of Far Cry 3's Blood Dragon expansion. Set in an alternate 1992 where the US is Eden, a megacorporation-controlled technocracy, the show follows Dolph Laserhawk, a supersoldier who defects and later joins The Ghosts to counter his former partner's plans.
While Ubisoft hasn't detailed the game's narrative, it's set within this same universe, with players acting as Eden citizens. Player actions, including mission completion and community engagement, directly influence the game's storyline and leaderboard rankings.
