Ubisoft Gets Further Involved With Crypto Via New Blockchain Partnership

Ubisoft, the publisher of immensely popular titles like Far Cry, Prince Of Persia, and Splinter Cell, has recently partnered with the Wemix Blockchain Node Council. This collaboration makes Ubisoft one of the 40 Wemix partners responsible for running validator nodes on the new Wemix 3.0 network, an Ethereum-compatible EVM blockchain. Previously, the Wemix blockchain operated on the Klaytn mainnet, and it has now been rebranded as Wemix Classic.

A Reliable Infrastructure

The updated Wemix blockchain utilizes a PoS (Proof of Stake) authority consensus algorithm, blending a PoS structure with a PoA (Proof of Authority) model. In line with other blockchains, the Wemix network relies on nodes to authenticate transactions. Nodes, essentially computers running the blockchain software, confirm transactions, and operators are rewarded with cryptocurrency for their contributions. Ubisoft is now the 26th partner, termed Wonder, within the Node Council Partners (NCP), contributing to the validation of the blockchain.

The Future Of Gaming

Ubisoft has been an early entrant into the blockchain gaming domain, particularly among major Western publishers, and demonstrates a sustained interest in the crypto industry. In 2021, Ubisoft integrated free in-game NFTs into Ghost Recon Breakpoint, leading to backlash by gamers critical of its adoption of crypto technology.

Despite this, Ubisoft has persisted in its exploration of crypto, serving as a node operator for the Hedera blockchain in 2022 and the Cronos blockchain in 2023. Additionally, Ubisoft hinted at its inaugural blockchain game, Champions Tactics, and initiated the first free NFT mint for the game, resulting in millions of dollars in trading volume within just a few hours.