Ubisoft, Creator of Assassin's Creed, Ventures into Crypto Gaming with Immutable

Ubisoft and Immutable Team Up for Web3 Gaming Experience

Ubisoft, known for games like Assassin’s Creed and Rainbow Six Siege, is venturing further into blockchain gaming with Immutable to develop a “Web3 gaming experience.” Immutable is behind the Immutable X layer-2 blockchain, utilized by games such as Gods Unchained and Guild of Guardians for NFT integrations.

Nicolas Pouard, Ubisoft’s VP of Strategic Innovation Lab and blockchain initiatives leader, expressed excitement about partnering with Immutable. He believes that Immutable offers seamless integrations for game developers to add crypto elements to their projects, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

Immutable CEO James Ferguson stated that the collaboration aims to provide digital ownership to players through their ecosystem, promising a fresh gaming experience that players will enjoy.

Details on the Project

The announcement did not provide specific details about the project being developed. It could be a new blockchain game, an integration into an existing Ubisoft game, or a gamified experience like “collect to earn.” Further information about the project is expected to be shared in the future.

Ubisoft’s Previous NFT Initiatives

This is not Ubisoft’s first foray into NFTs and NFT gaming. The company has released NFTs inspired by its Rabbids game in The Sandbox and on Reddit. Additionally, it launched free Tezos NFTs for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint in 2021 and announced development on Oasys and became a network validator for the Cronos blockchain this year.

Hot Take: Ubisoft Embracing Blockchain Gaming

Ubisoft’s collaboration with Immutable signals the company’s commitment to exploring the potential of blockchain gaming. This move aligns with Ubisoft’s previous ventures into NFTs and blockchain technology, demonstrating a proactive approach to embracing emerging trends in the gaming industry. As details about the project remain under wraps, it will be interesting to see how Ubisoft integrates crypto elements into its gaming experiences and how players respond to these new developments.