By Tech Desk | Gaming Editor
First came the Bored Apes. Then came the crash. And then — two years later — came Ubisoft's NFT game, late to a party that was alr...
Main Update
Ubisoft is shutting down its NFT game, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles.
Timing
The game launched about two years after the NFT hype cycle had already collapsed, per the original report.
Direct Comparison
The original story states the game is "going the way of the Bored Ape" — a reference to the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs that cratered in value.
Industry Pattern
The shutdown adds to a broader retreat by major publishers from blockchain gaming experiments.
Current Status
No official Ubisoft statement, exact shutdown date, or asset-compensation details are confirmed in available reporting.
What Next
Players should watch for an official announcement on shutdown timelines and the fate of in-game NFT assets.
By Tech Desk | Gaming Editor
First came the Bored Apes. Then came the crash. And then — two years later — came Ubisoft's NFT game, late to a party that was already over. Now Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles is being shut down, with the original report describing the game as "going the way of the Bored Ape."
A Blockchain Game That Arrived After the Hype Had Died
Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles was Ubisoft's stab at blockchain gaming — a tactical RPG where characters and items were tied to NFTs. The idea: players would own digital assets with real-world value. The problem: the game launched roughly two years after the NFT craze had already collapsed, when "digital collectible" had become a cautionary tale rather than a promise of riches.
Why the Timing Doomed It
NFT games rely on a
