Ubisoft Quietly Launches 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 Release

As reported by Eurogamer on December 20th, Ubisoft launched Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E. The game utilizes cryptocurrency for gameplay and expands the universe of the Netflix series, Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix. Expect appearances from familiar Ubisoft IPs like Watch Dogs and Assassin's Creed.

The game's competitive multiplayer mode is limited to 10,000 players. Access requires purchasing a Citizen ID Card NFT, a digital collectible that tracks player performance and achievements. These cards are dynamic, evolving based on in-game progress.

Acquiring Citizenship

To obtain a Citizen ID Card, players need a crypto wallet and must purchase an NFT Niji Warrior ID card from Ubisoft's claim page for $25.63. Players can later relinquish their citizenship and resell their IDs, potentially increasing their value based on in-game accomplishments.

Ubisoft's Magic Eden page indicates a full launch in Q1 2025, with early access granted to those who secured IDs early.

Inspired by Far Cry 3's Blood Dragon

Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix, the Netflix series that inspired the game, is an animated spin-off of Far Cry 3's Blood Dragon DLC. Set in an alternate 1992, the series depicts a technocratic United States ruled by a single megacorporation, Eden. The story follows Dolph Laserhawk, a supersoldier who defects and later becomes a reluctant operative against his former allies.

While Ubisoft hasn't detailed the game's narrative, it shares the same universe. Players assume the role of citizens under Eden's control, influencing the storyline through mission completion, leaderboard rankings, and community engagement.