Ubisoft Surprises Fans with New NFT Game Starring Rayman
Dec 20, 2024 12:55 AMUbisoft has discreetly launched a new game called Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E., a multiplayer shooter based on the Netflix animated series Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix. This release, which features beloved characters including Rayman, has garnered little promotional effort, likely due to its incorporation of NFTs and blockchain technology. Players are required to purchase an NFT to access the game, a requirement that many find cumbersome. Although Ubisoft was an early adopter of NFTs in the gaming industry, interest in blockchain technology has waned considerably, making this quiet release seem like a final attempt to engage with Web 3. Fans of the platforming icon Rayman are still left anticipating a traditional game featuring him.
What is Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E.?Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E. is a top-down multiplayer shooter released by Ubisoft, featuring characters from the Netflix animated series and Rayman. Players must buy an NFT to access the game, which has sparked various critiques regarding its gameplay and Web 3 integration.
Captain Laserhawk is based on the animated series derived from Far Cry: Blood Dragon, a DLC expansion from Far Cry 3 known for its retro aesthetic and humor. The show captures the charm of 80s action films, which resonates well with fans of the franchise. Despite the excitement surrounding the Captain Laserhawk series, gamers continue to anticipate a true revival of the Rayman platforming series, which has been notably absent from recent years' releases.
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Mr. Bison commented on: 2024-12-20 02:30:04
Ubisoft really seems to be doubling down on its Web3 ambitions, but it's interesting to see how lukewarm the reception has been, especially since NFT fatigue is a real thing for gamers right now. With iconic characters like Rayman being part of the mix, I can't help but wonder if a more traditional game featuring him is the better bet for winning back those nostalgic fans.
Sephiroth commented on: 2024-12-20 02:24:04
It's interesting to see Ubisoft pushing out *Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E.* with minimal fanfare, especially given the mixed reception towards NFTs in gaming right now. While blending beloved characters into a multiplayer shooter sounds fun, it's a bummer that players have to jump through hoops with blockchain just to join in—hopefully, they have something more traditional planned for Rayman down the line
N3rdo commented on: 2024-12-20 02:18:03
It’s interesting to see Ubisoft doubling down on NFTs with Captain Laserhawk, especially when most players are still grappling with what Web 3 even means for gaming. I can't help but feel like this might be a case of “too little, too late,” especially with fans just itching for a classic Rayman adventure instead
