Ubisoft sticks to NFT strategy: Competitive Web3 RPG released

With “Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles,” Ubisoft launched a new Web3 RPG that uses NFTs as game characters. As was to be expected in principle, the criticism from the players was not long in coming.

Under the name “Quartz” Ubisoft announced its own crypto gaming and gaming platform at the end of 2021 NFTplatform. This was followed by NFT drops for games like “Ghost Recon Breakpoint”.

While various publishers or providers such as Gamestop decided in the recent past to to bury their NFT plansUbisoft continues to stick to its own strategy. The current highlight: the release of the PC-exclusive Web3 RPG “Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles”, which is currently facing a lot of criticism.

In terms of play, the whole thing is a strategic role-playing game that was published in the form of a Free2Play title. NFT figures are used on the battlefields, which players can purchase in the in-game store. The prices, which sometimes seem utopian, are the main source of criticism.

Prices in the in-game shop make you shake your head

And this is exactly where most people's lack of understanding begins. The prices of the figures start at seven US dollars and increase steadily depending on the hero.



In addition to numerous characters in the price range up to 50 US dollars, there are various figures that cost three to four digit US dollars. There are also figures that cost just under $25,200 or even $63,485.

Even if it is apparently possible to venture into the battles of “Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles” without purchasing the expensive figures, it is obvious that buyers of the expensive fighters enjoy an advantage that should not be underestimated.

What does the Web3 RPG offer?

Francois Bodson, the head of Ubisoft Paris, described “Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles” as a “deep strategic gaming experience with unique in-game assets and several exciting innovations.”

At the same time, he compared the tactical RPG to physical competitive trading card games.



“This includes millions of procedurally generated characters, each with their own stats, assets shaped directly by player decisions, and an open marketplace where players can build their teams on a peer-to-peer basis. Similar to a physical trading card game,” says Bodson.

“Over months, we worked closely with our community through events and beta phases to develop and refine Champions Tactics. We look forward to continuing to expand and improve the experience together.”

Further reports on Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, Ubisoft.



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