Continuing its push into blockchain gaming, Ubisoft has launched its own infrastructure to secure its game assets across multiple blockchains.
And given Ubisoft has already launched games using the Oasys (Champions Tactics) and Arbritum (Captain Lazerhawk) blockchains and is prepping its Might & Magic: Fates TCG for Immutable, it’s logical that it already needs this sort of solution to manage its own projects.
Back in the day, its first NFTs for Ghost Recon Breakpoint shooter even used the Tezos blockchain.
Called Decentralized Verification Network, the technology uses LayerZero’s interoperability protocol via its omnichain messaging protocol to secure cross-chain transfers across over 130 blockchains. It can handle both NFTs and in-game currencies.
However, it’s not yet clear why players of Ubisoft’s blockchain games would want to move their assets between games as there’s currently no in-game functionality which would require this. Maybe something for the future.
The press release also hints that Ubisoft could open up the DVN to other publishers, saying it “gives publishers full control over asset security and movement while enabling seamless, interoperable gaming experiences”. Again, there’s nothing specific at this point.
“With the launch of the DVN, we are enhancing the security and scalability of our gaming platform. This solution enables us to safeguard assets and ensure their seamless transfer across chains, meeting gamers wherever they are,” commented Captain Lazerhawk executive producer Didier Genevois.
“Our partnership with LayerZero is a testament to our commitment to working with those who provide the tools necessary to build a safe, accessible, and thriving ecosystem for gamers and developers.”