In a notable development within the gaming industry, Ubisoft has quietly introduced its inaugural player-versus-player (PvP) blockchain role-playing game (RPG), Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles. This title features characters that can be acquired as non-fungible tokens (NFTs), available for purchase using either in-game currency or cryptocurrency, as reported by IGN.
Pricing and Character Availability
The pricing structure for these NFTs is particularly striking. The most expensive character available at launch is the Inquisitor Swift Zealot, priced at an astonishing ,372.19 USD when converted from cryptocurrency. Among the 2,732 Champions offered, another character, the Glowing Beast, commands a hefty price of ,100, while the majority are listed at ,000 or less. For those interested, these prices can be verified on the game’s official Marketplace page.
Despite the NFT market experiencing a significant downturn, with a reported 95% loss in value last year, Ubisoft has positioned this game as a key component of its NFT initiative, which was announced back in July. The gaming landscape is increasingly populated with blockchain and web3 games that incorporate NFTs, showcasing a variety of genres. A live leaderboard of the top 50 earners in this space can be found on PlayToEarn.com, illustrating the ongoing interest in this business model.
While traditional free-to-play (F2P) games often employ business models that resemble gambling—such as in Counter-Strike 2, where players purchase keys to unlock crates containing items of unpredictable value—these games tend to attract a larger audience and offer greater potential for profit. In contrast, the appeal of blockchain-based titles may be limited primarily to dedicated NFT enthusiasts, raising questions about their long-term viability in a competitive market.
