Ubisoft has announced its plans to integrate the Watch Dogs series with the Ethereum card game Cross the Ages. This collaboration will introduce in-game cards inspired by the popular Watch Dogs franchise.
Scheduled for release on April 3, these NFTs will be available for purchase in Cross the Ages, showcasing the vigilante hero Aiden Pearce from the series’ original 2014 game.
A Strategic Move into the Blockchain Arena
Ubisoft has decided to introduce Watch Dogs into the realm of NFTs due to its continued investment in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. The company has displayed a strong interest in this area, releasing Ethereum profile picture (PFP) NFTs in December and launching NFTs on Tezos for its Ghost Recon Breakpoint game in late 2021. Ubisoft has also ventured into blockchain gaming by supporting various projects and is set to release an original blockchain game on Oasys called Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles.
Cross the Ages: A Few Words About the Game
Cross the Ages is a card-battling game that uses NFT trading cards minted on Immutable X, an Ethereum scaling network. The game was developed with Ubisoft’s support and offers a complex strategy experience for players on a variety of platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows PC, and macOS. This game has been described as “tough but rewarding.” Ubisoft invested in Cross the Ages during a $12 million funding round in March 2022, indicating the game’s potential and the increasing interest in NFT-based gaming.
Watch Dogs Series: A Legacy of Surveillance and Hacking
The Watch Dogs franchise is known for its open-world action games that explore themes such as surveillance and technology hacking. Since its first release in 2014, the series has introduced players to different characters and settings, all connected by a narrative focused on the rise of surveillance societies. The most recent installment, Watch Dogs: Legion, was launched in 2020, further expanding the series’ narrative depth and gameplay innovations.