Ubisoft quietly launched Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E., a new NFT game requiring players to purchase an NFT card for access. Let's dive into the details.
Another NFT Game from Ubisoft: Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E.
As reported by Eurogamer on December 20th, Ubisoft's Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E. is a top-down multiplayer arcade shooter with a unique twist: cryptocurrency is required to play. Expanding the universe of the Netflix series Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix, this game incorporates familiar Ubisoft IPs like Watch Dogs and Assassin's Creed.
This competitive multiplayer experience is limited to 10,000 players. Access requires purchasing a Citizen ID Card, an NFT that tracks player achievements and rankings, evolving based on in-game performance.
To obtain a card, players need a crypto wallet and must purchase a Niji Warrior ID card from Ubisoft's claim page for $25.63. ID holders can also relinquish their citizenship and resell their cards, potentially increasing their value depending on in-game success. According to Ubisoft's Magic Eden page, the full launch is scheduled for Q1 2025, with early access for those who secured IDs early.
A Netflix Series Inspired by Far Cry 3’s DLC
The Netflix series, Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix, is 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 series follows Dolph Laserhawk, a supersoldier who defects, engages in heists, faces betrayal, and ultimately becomes a Ghost, tasked with undermining his former partner's plans.
While Ubisoft hasn't detailed the game's storyline, it shares the same universe, casting players as citizens under Eden's rule. Players influence the narrative by improving their citizen scores through missions, leaderboard rankings, and community involvement.
