Arbitrum, Ubisoft announce launch date for Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E.

Arbitrum Foundation and Ubisoft announced that the web3 shooter Captain Laserhawk: The GAME will be released on December 18.

Captain Laserhawk: The GAME is a multiplayer shooter inspired by the animated Netflix series Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix. The game will go live on Arbitrum (ARB) and will integrate the web3 wallet solution Sequence.

The Sequence team is supported by major backers such as Take-Two Interactive, Brevan Howard, Ubisoft and Coinbase.

Free NFT mint in Magic Eden

Ahead of launch, Arbitrum and Ubisoft partnered with Magic Eden to release a free copy of the Niji Warrior non-fungible token collection. Launching on December 11, this NFT collection offers players exclusive benefits, including early access, VIP community channels, and unique rewards.

Niji Warrior NFTs will aid the experience of participating in the game, the platforms said in a press release.

“Today’s event and next week’s launch will be a turning point as we look to the future of game development and player experience. Players have always followed the stories, character arcs, and game designs they were given. Now that is changing,” said Nina Rong, head of partnerships at the Arbitrum Foundation.

Ubisoft, a leading AAA game publisher, is known for its globally successful franchises, including Assassin’s Creed, Brawlhalla and Tom Clancy’s series such as Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six and The Division.

The company’s ventures into blockchain gaming include partnerships with Immutable, Cronos, and Hedera.

In October, Ubisoft announced the release of the web3 game Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles on Oasys. This comes months after the game publisher announced plans for a gaming partnership with Arbitrum; The first announcement for Captain Laserhawk: The GAME on Arbitrum was made on August 6, 2024.