Ubisoft Joins Mocaverse:
As part of Animoca's NFT Membership project, Mocaverse, players holding Moca IDs can accumulate "Realm Points" through diverse participation-based tasks, enhancing engagement.
Strategic Collaboration Unveiled:
Animoca Brands' co-founder, Yat Siu, expressed excitement about partnering with Ubisoft's Strategic Innovation Lab to leverage the Mocaverse program and incentives for user onboarding. Ubisoft's VP, Strategic Innovation Lab, Nicolas Pouard, also conveyed pleasure in supporting Animoca's consumer-facing execution.
Exclusive Moca IDs:
Moca IDs, blockchain-based identifiers for Animoca's games and crypto projects, will be limited. Only Mocaverse NFT holders are assured an ID. Others can obtain an invite code from an NFT owner to secure a Moca ID, as outlined in an Animoca blog post.
Ubisoft's Continued Crypto Ventures:
While specific collaboration details are pending, the Mocaverse is set to "collaborate, support, and amplify" Ubisoft's blockchain endeavors. This marks Ubisoft's second major collaboration in the crypto gaming realm this month, following the partnership with Immutable for a yet undisclosed crypto gaming experience.
Champions Tactics Release and Ubisoft's NFT Initiatives:
Ubisoft is actively progressing toward the release of its NFT-centric game, Champions Tactics, with the first free mint scheduled for the next month. The company has a history of collaboration with crypto metaverse company The Sandbox and has been involved in multiple NFT launches.
Long-Standing Connection:
The collaboration extends beyond this announcement, as Ubisoft invested in Animoca Brands in October 2021. In September, Animoca raised $20 million dedicated to Mocaverse, demonstrating the ongoing partnership between the two companies in various metaverse and gaming projects.
The strategic partnership between Animoca Brands and Ubisoft represents a significant step in integrating NFT gaming into the broader blockchain ecosystem. While details are yet to be unveiled, this collaboration highlights the evolving landscape of blockchain in the gaming industry.
While the collaboration presents exciting possibilities, it is crucial to monitor the execution and outcomes, ensuring a balance between innovation and practicality in this rapidly evolving space.