The French video game manufacturer based in
Montreuil, Ubisoft Entertainment SA, has announced the company has
launched a blockchain-based platform called Ubisoft Quartz. According to
the company, the platform will enhance specific games with playable and
energy-efficient non-fungible token (NFT) assets.
Ubisoft Quartz Revealed
For quite some time, video game companies have shown strong
interest in NFT technology and blockchain-based games. Earlier this
year, firms like Square Enix, Ubisoft, and Electronic Arts have been
hinting at moving in the NFT direction. Now Ubisoft has announced it has
launched a platform that will leverage the Tezos (XTZ) blockchain to utilize NFT technology.
“Introducing Ubisoft Quartz,” the gaming company tweeted on
Tuesday. “We’re bringing the first energy-efficient NFTs playable in a
AAA game to Ghost Recon: Breakpoint. Try it in the beta from December 9
with three free cosmetic drops.”
Ubisoft is well known for its franchise gaming titles like
“Assassin’s Creed,” “Prince of Persia,” the Tom Clancy game franchise,
“Rabbids Invasion,” and “Just Dance.” The Ubisoft Quartz website notes
that the platform is a “place where you can acquire Digits, the first
Ubisoft NFTs (non-fungible tokens), playable in an HD game and rely[ing]
on an energy-efficient technology.” The company adds:
Digits will allow you to complete your missions in style.
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The web portal shows a few items that could help a player
compete in style with NFT items like an M4A1 tactical rifle, an enhanced
helmet, and enhanced pants, all of which are limited edition.
Meanwhile, after Ubisoft revealed the NFT platform and disclosed the
company was working with Tezos, the crypto asset XTZ skyrocketed in value during the last 24 hours. At the time of writing on Wednesday, December 8, XTZ is up 26% in USD value.
The three NFT drops for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon game are
free, the web portal details, but only Ghost Recon Breakpoint Ubisoft
Connect PC players can acquire and play with Digits. “Every single Digit
features a serial number,” Ubisoft says. “This serial number is
displayed on the collectible and on the in-game item. Each Digit will
also be tied to the player names of all its previous and current
owners.” Ubisoft’s NFT platform description also notes:
The combination of a serial number and ownership history makes each Digit truly unique.
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