Ubisoft has officially launched its much-awaited non-fungible token (NFT) game, “Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles.”
Initially announced last year, the game is a “PVP tactical RPG game” where players collect digital figurines, or “Warlord” warriors, from the fictional world of Grimoria. In gameplay, players assemble squads of three characters to battle in turn-based combat.
NFT characters are called “Champions,” with a total of 75,000 minted. They are currently trading at prices ranging from $21 to $63,000. Champions were first released in July, initially to holders of NFT figurines from “The Warlords of Champions Tactics” collection, and then through a public mint.
The figurine collection includes 9,999 unique Warlords, with prices on OpenSea ranging from 0.025 ETH (approximately $65) to 10 ETH (over $26,000). The collection was introduced in November 2023, and on the day of minting in December, it sold out in less than 10 minutes. Since then, the total trading volume has reached 3,351 ETH, around $9 million, according to OpenSea data.
Ubisoft’s ongoing involvement in Web3 marks a commitment to blockchain technology, even as other gaming companies have pulled back from NFTs amid a market downturn and regulatory questions.
Its entry into Web3 began in early 2022 with Ubisoft Quartz, a platform that allowed players to acquire “Digits” — the first NFTs available in an AAA game. Although Ubisoft Quartz was eventually discontinued, the company’s interest in blockchain technology has persisted.
Earlier this year, Ubisoft collaborated with Double Jump.Tokyo to further integrate Web3 technology into its games. In November 2023, the company also partnered with Animoca Brands to support Web3 efforts in Mocaverse, which includes “Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles.”
Last month, Ubisoft took another step by joining forces with Magic Eden to release 10,000 “Niji Warrior ID Cards” NFTs for “Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E.” These NFTs grant holders special access, rewards, and a role in the game’s development, expanding Ubisoft’s blockchain footprint further.
