Ubisoft, Arbitrum, and Sequence have joined forces to launch "Captain Laserhawk: the G.A.M.E.", marking a major milestone in Web3 gaming. This title expands the "Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix" series from Netflix and is set to feature beloved characters from top franchises like Assassin's Creed, Rayman, and Beyond Good & Evil.

Nicolas Pouard, VP of Ubisoft Labs, shared his excitement. "With Arbitrum's supercharged blockchain infrastructure and Sequence's full Web3 stack, Captain Laserhawk: the G.A.M.E. is poised to be a groundbreaking player-driven project."

A New Way to Play

Captain Laserhawk: the G.A.M.E. is a transmedia adventure in which the community shapes the narrative. Players enter the dystopian world of Eden and work to raise their citizen score by overcoming challenges. This score gives them more power to influence the plot and engage in key decisions. The game offers a never-before-seen level of player involvement, allowing users to help craft its evolution.

Peter Kieltyka, CEO of Sequence, highlighted the game's unique aspects. "Sequence's easy-to-integrate Web3 platform ensures seamless player journeys and unlocks endless creative gameplay for Captain Laserhawk and its player."

The Power of Community

Captain Laserhawk: the G.A.M.E. is also a top-down multiplayer shooter built by Ubisoft. Eden Online is the layer that gives power to the community when it comes to decision-making. Here, players can unlock, create, and share content, giving them real influence over the game's development. As players progress, their characters can transform into influential leaders within Eden. Per the official webpage, the game's beta will launch by the end of August.

Nina Rong, Head of Ecosystem Development at Arbitrum Foundation, shared her excitement. "It's exciting to see leading gaming studios like Ubisoft look to Arbitrum to support their ambitious community-driven project — a notable step towards increased adoption in the industry."

Eden Score: Your Influence in Eden

One important aspect in the game is the Eden Score, which reflects a player's governance weight in DAO decision voting. The score is calculated based on tasks completed, leaderboard rankings, and the rarity of your Citizen ID Card. The higher your Eden Score, the more influence you have over key decisions.

The Origin of Captain Laserhawk

"Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix" is a French-American animated series created by Adi Shankar. Inspired by the 2013 video game Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, the series combines elements from various Ubisoft franchises, such as Assassin's Creed, Beyond Good & Evil, and Rayman. Released in October 2023 on Netflix, it quickly gained a positive footing, with an 89% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The show follows Dolph Laserhawk, a super-soldier turned rebel, in a dystopian world where the US has become Eden. Betrayed and imprisoned, Laserhawk leads a team of outcasts on daring missions, blending action and humor in their journey. Building on the series' success, Captain Laserhawk: the G.A.M.E. brings the IP into the Web3 world.

Getting Started

Players will need a Citizen ID Card to take part in the game's early access. This ID card grants access to all Eden experiences, private community channels, and governance rights within Eden. It keeps a record of achievements and seasonal rankings, making it a must-have document in the world of Eden. Players can claim their ID card once the official mint goes live.

Perks and Rewards

Owning a Citizen ID comes with several perks. These include early access to the game, VIP experiences, governance voting power, invitations to Ubisoft events, access to private social channels, exclusive merch, and the ability to earn in-game tokens and rewards.

About Arbitrum Foundation

Founded in March 2023, the Arbitrum Foundation supports and grows the Arbitrum network. Arbitrum One offers fast, low-cost transactions with security derived from Ethereum. It is a leading Ethereum L2 scaling solution, with over 2,000 DeFi and NFT projects within the ecosystem.

What is Sequence?

Sequence is an all-in-one development platform for integrating Web3 into games. It offers tools for onboarding, monetizing, growing, and retaining players. Trusted by hundreds of games, Sequence is backed by major firms like Take-Two Interactive, Ubisoft, and Coinbase.

More About Ubisoft

A creator of worlds, Ubisoft seeks to enrich players' lives with original and memorable experiences. Its portfolio includes popular brands like Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Just Dance. Ubisoft has been actively exploring Web3 tech for several years. One of their notable projects was Quartz, an NFT platform launched in 2021 that integrated NFTs into games like Ghost Recon. However, this venture faced significant backlash from the gaming community, leading to limited success and eventual shutdown.

In 2023, Ubisoft unveiled Champion Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, its first official Web3 title. This game is built on the Oasys network and combines tactical strategy, competitive play, and true ownership of in-game assets. 

With the launch of Captain Laserhawk: the G.A.M.E., Ubisoft aims to transform the future of play. Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready to join the adventure!