Ubisoft is shutting down its Web3-enabled turn-based strategy game Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles on October 30, according to an announcement shared by the company on the game’s website and Discord server.
The Collapse of Champions Tactics Blockchain Features
The core premise of Champions Tactics relied on blockchain infrastructure, allowing players to mint and trade units on a marketplace for cash or Oasys cryptocurrency (OAS), as reported on the game’s official channels. However, according to Ubisoft statements from May, changes to the Oasys blockchain infrastructure forced the company to transition the game away from its Web3 functionality. Ubisoft launched a free-to-play version named Champions Tactics Reforged on Steam last year to remove the core NFT features, but the release yielded mixed reviews and failed to attract a sustainable player base.
Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles originally launched in 2024 during a period of high interest in NFTs.
Shifting Strategy Toward Might and Magic Fates
Following the impending closure of Champions Tactics, Ubisoft is attempting to funnel remaining players into its new collectible card game, Might and Magic Fates, according to community communications on Discord. Might and Magic Fates launched in early access in February and features a Hearthstone-style format alongside a marketplace for buying and selling cards using cash or crypto. Ubisoft is offering exclusive in-game rewards to high-ranked Champions Tactics players who migrate to the new title, though early community sentiment on Discord indicates skepticism regarding the long-term viability of the new project.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the Champions Tactics servers shut down?
According to Ubisoft’s official announcement, the servers for Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles will officially shut down on October 30.
What happened to the game’s NFT features?
Ubisoft announced in May that it would transition the game away from Web3 functionality due to changes in the Oasys blockchain infrastructure, eventually releasing a non-blockchain version called Champions Tactics Reforged on Steam.
Where is Ubisoft directing remaining players?
Ubisoft is offering exclusive in-game rewards to high-ranked Champions Tactics players who transition to the company’s newer early-access collectible card game, Might and Magic Fates.
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