Thomas Daniels
Ubisoft, renowned for producing worldwide gaming phenomena such as Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance, has now embarked on a strategic alliance with the XPLA network by taking on the pivotal role of a node validator.
This partnership, unveiled on XPLA’s Medium channel, underscores Ubisoft’s visionary approach to blockchain through its Strategic Innovation Lab, signifying a significant step in merging the realms of gaming and blockchain technology.
Benefits for XPLA from Ubisoft’s Alliance
The collaboration enables Ubisoft to apply its vast gaming development know-how to bolster the security and efficiency of the XPLA network’s transactions and data validation.
This alliance is poised to enrich the XPLA ecosystem, acclaimed for its commitment to becoming a premier platform for digital media and gaming content.
Leveraging the Tendermint blockchain engine and its Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) consensus mechanism, the network hosts acclaimed crypto games such as Summoners War and The Walking Dead. Ubisoft’s involvement is anticipated to enhance the network’s performance, security, and transparency, benefiting from the synergy with other distinguished validators and developers like Animoca Brands, Google Cloud, and Com2uS.
Ubisoft’s engagement extends to participating in governance proposal decisions, reflecting a deeper commitment to the network’s long-term vision.
Paul Kim, the lead of the XPLA team, shared his enthusiasm about Ubisoft’s participation, envisioning this partnership as a catalyst for fostering a more transparent and reliable web3 ecosystem that universally attracts gamers.
This collaboration aims to forge a web3 ecosystem marked by transparency and trust, offering a captivating gaming experience to a global audience.
Paul Kim, XPLA Team Lead
Ubisoft’s Blockchain Endeavors
Ubisoft’s foray into blockchain began in 2018, exploring blockchain-based games and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), underscored by strategic investments and collaborations in the domain.
In October 2023, Ubisoft expanded its blockchain initiatives by becoming a validator on the Cronos network, enhancing the network’s decentralization and further demonstrating its dedication to NFT gaming.
Ubisoft has been at the forefront of incorporating NFTs into major video games, introducing NFT in-game items in “Ghost Recon: Breakpoint.”
In November 2023, its partnership with Immutable was announced, promising to innovate gaming experiences by empowering players with “digital ownership,” highlighting Ubisoft’s ongoing commitment to NFT exploration.
Moreover, Ubisoft actively operates validators on networks like Tezos and Hedera, affirming its ambition to be a frontrunner in the fusion of gaming and blockchain technology.
