Ubisoft Quietly Unveils New NFT Game: Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E.
Ubisoft's latest venture into the NFT gaming space, Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E., has been quietly released. This top-down multiplayer arcade shooter requires players to purchase an NFT to participate. Let's delve into the details.
A Stealth NFT Launch
As reported by Eurogamer on December 20th, Ubisoft launched Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E. without much fanfare. This cryptocurrency-driven game expands the universe of the Netflix series, Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix, incorporating elements from popular Ubisoft franchises like Watch Dogs and Assassin's Creed.
The game features classic online competitive multiplayer but limits participation to 10,000 players. Access is granted through the purchase of a Citizen ID Card NFT, costing $25.63, from Ubisoft's claim page on Magic Eden. This card tracks player performance, achievements, and seasonal rankings, evolving dynamically based on in-game progress. Players can also resell or relinquish their citizenship, potentially influencing the card's value.
A full launch is slated for Q1 2025, with early access for those who secured their Citizen ID Cards early.
A Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon Legacy
The game's narrative is rooted in the Netflix animated series, Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix, itself a spin-off of Far Cry 3's Blood Dragon DLC. Set in an alternate 1992 where the US is a megacorporation-controlled technocracy called Eden, the story follows Dolph Laserhawk, a supersoldier turned defector.
While Ubisoft hasn't detailed the game's plot, it shares the same universe. Players assume the roles of Eden citizens, influencing the narrative through mission completion, leaderboard rankings, and community engagement. Their citizen scores directly impact the game's unfolding story.
