Ubisoft is adding NFTs to its games, starting with Ghost Recon Breakpoint

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Ubisoft has announced plans to add non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to its games, starting with Ghost Recon Breakpoint.

NFTs are unique non-interchangeable units of data stored in a digital ledger, which users can buy and sell.

Ubisoft is introducing NFTs to its games via Ubisoft Quartz, which it bills as "the first platform for playable and energy-efficient NFTs in AAA games".

Launching this week in beta with the PC version of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon, it will enable players to acquire 'Digits', which are collectible in-game vehicles, weapons and pieces of equipment.

Digits will be released as part of limited Editions, each made up of a fixed number of cosmetic items.

Ubisoft said: "Digits are a new way to experience cosmetic items, combining the fun of playing with AAA quality assets and the thrill of owning NFTs that represent unique, collectible pieces of Ubisoft game worlds."

Each Digit has its own serial number which can be viewed by other players in-game and comes with a certificate of ownership. Players will be able to sell Digits on third-party platforms outside of the Ubisoft ecosystem.

Ubisoft Quartz uses Tezos, a blockchain which the publisher says operates using much less energy than others like Ethereum.

Ubisoft Quartz will be available in beta starting December 9 at 6pm UTC / 10am PT / 1pm ET in the US, Canada, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Australia and Brazil.

It will launch with three drops of free Digits on December 9, 12 and 15, which will be available on Ubisoft Quartz and playable with in Ghost Recon Breakpoint, with further drops to follow in early 2022.
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Hello @Zog
time to update your thread:

Do you think gamers are responsible for the terrible state of the game industry? (now Fight Club)

Do you think gamers are responsible for the terrible state of the game industry? My own thread so I can't be accused of derailing any other thread. Do you think gamers begging for games, saying stupid shit like 'Shut up and take my money' and pre-ordering has made publishers more likely to put...
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I don't really understand what NFT's are.
 
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Zog said:
I don't really understand what NFT's are.
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NFTs aren't a gaming only thing and it's probably better to watch one of those videos that explain them on a technical level.

Now what it can and will be used for in gaming is explained very well in the opening post: (so far) cosmetic items with a certificate of ownership. Remember the horse armor DLC for Elder Scrolls? Now companies can sell this kind of stuff, but this time you get it with the certificate that yours is genuine and limited.

NFTs for old internet meme GIFs sell in the 5-6 digit €/$ numbers. (most popular example: nyan cat) This is big business.
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Limited is worrying. Like DLC that expires?
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Yep expect exclusive releases for every season and cross collaboration. Fortnite soon to be releasing nfts that collaborate with the most recent marvel film. Limited time only.... just you wait.
 
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This whole NFT movement is fucking mind boggling when I think about how stupid it actually is. This is all one giant trick people into thinking that owning something digitally means actual ownership and the reality is the majority of sheeple will inevitably eat it up, just in time for the Metaverse!
 
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I didn't think it was too bad, but I only read the second tweet where you don't get rights to distribute copies or parts. Then I read the first tweet. There's going to be some furious parents before long. It's about time they learned to unlink their cards from the consoles.
 
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NFTs do nothing new that couldn't have been done already, while giving those selling them more power over you and a new avenue to part the gullible and trusting from their cash, with zero recourse to get their money back after.

It should honestly be illegal.
 
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NFTs do nothing new that couldn't have been done already, while giving those selling them more power over you and a new avenue to part the gullible and trusting from their cash, with zero recourse to get their money back after.

It should honestly be illegal.
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100% should be illegal but they don't want that! So where the hell do you keep getting these creepy avatars from?
 
From a consumer perspective, how is this any different than the current way of doing MTX? My old-man brain is interpreting it as "Different! But the same! Kinda!"
 
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From a consumer perspective, how is this any different than the current way of doing MTX? My old-man brain is interpreting it as "Different! But the same! Kinda!"
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There is absolutely no bloody difference for the customer. This is literally just a way for publishers to charge more money and exploit people's FOMO or desire to show off their wealth.
 
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100% should be illegal but they don't want that! So where the hell do you keep getting these creepy avatars from?
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I'm not the guy you're addressing but have a look at the sci-fi series Farscape and the character of Scorpius.
 
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There is absolutely no bloody difference for the customer. This is literally just a way for publishers to charge more money and exploit people's FOMO or desire to show off their wealth.
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They seem to be trying to sell it as something the consumer should be excited about, which is why I'm confused. Lol
 
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Ubisoft's NFT platform Quartz has been hit with a considerable backlash, especially as the numbers so far appear laugha…
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Ubisoft's NFT platform Quartz has been hit with a considerable backlash, especially as the numbers so far appear laughable.

Yet in an interview with Decrypt, Ubisoft's blockchain technical director Didier Genevois said the company will "stay true" to its principles.

"We have received a lot of feedback since the announcement, and we hear both the encouragement and the concerns," he said. "We understand where the sentiment towards the technology comes from, and we need to keep taking it into consideration every step of the way.

"This experiment is meant to understand how the value proposition of decentralization can be received and embraced by our players. We know it is a major change that will take time, but we will stay true to our three principles."

Those principles are to "use the tech responsibly" and "build a safe environment" for players to explore how NFTs work, "only leverage energy-efficient proof-of-stake blockchains," and "focus on meaningful value propositions for players that benefit their gaming experience".

So far it's unclear exactly what value NFTs can bring to gaming that might benefit the experience for players.

It's also telling that the interview is with Decrypt, a site with a mission to "demystify the decentralized web".

The interview comes as Ubisoft announced a partnership with cross-blockchain network Aleph.im to provide decentralised storage for its NFT assets.
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There is absolutely no bloody difference for the customer. This is literally just a way for publishers to charge more money and exploit people's FOMO or desire to show off their wealth.
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FOMO is the most stupid concept and word ever invented. Change my mind.

Swagger is also another stupid fucking word. Also thicc.
 
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