Ubisoft is expanding its use of AI in gaming by adding autonomous AI agents to its blockchain-based title Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E. The update introduces agents that can participate in governance by analysing proposals and casting votes on behalf of players. These decisions are recorded on-chain, and each AI operates based on a set of traits linked to NFT metadata.

The game is tied to a collection of 10,000 NFT characters known as Niji Warriors with each now connected to an AI agent developed in collaboration with French firm LibertAI. Whilst players retain the option to vote themselves, the system enables gameplay to continue autonomously when players are inactive.

Ubisoft presented the feature at the Ethereum Community Conference (ETHCC) in Paris, describing it as part of an ongoing experiment with AI-assisted governance in interactive environments.

Key Insights

• Ubisoft has introduced AI agents into Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E.
• Each AI agent is tied to a unique Niji Warrior NFT and can vote autonomously
• Players may override AI decisions or let agents act based on predefined personality traits
• All actions and memory states are logged on Aleph Cloud for transparency and auditability

What can we expect from these AI agents?

The AI agents are designed to act on behalf of players, particularly in governance-related gameplay. Each agent can review proposals, decide how to vote, and explain its decision using predefined personality traits derived from the NFT’s metadata—such as profession, values, and temperament.

The system logs decisions and player interaction history to shape how each agent behaves over time. If a player is inactive or uninterested in participating directly, their agent will act independently but within the limits of its assigned persona. This ensures continuity in the game world without requiring constant input.

Although players may choose to engage directly, Ubisoft says the option to rely on AI is a core feature of the design. The AI model can also interpret player intent during gameplay. For example, players unfamiliar with specific mechanics—like hacking sequences—can input general commands, and the AI will adapt the challenge or guide the player through it.

What’s next for Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E?

In July, Ubisoft will roll out the game’s new text-based governance component, expanding its blockchain experiment beyond the existing shooter. Both elements will continue to use the same Niji Warrior NFTs, linking combat performance and player decisions to how the AI agents behave in the governance layer.

The company says that future game outcomes may depend more heavily on the collective actions of these AI agents. Developers are exploring how player behaviour in the shooter could influence decision-making in the governance system, creating feedback loops across the two parts of the game.

Ubisoft has also emphasised that its AI models have been moderated to reduce risk and prevent the generation of harmful content. Unlike other AI gaming features that have resulted in unintended behaviour, Captain Laserhawk’s agents are confined to each user’s environment and cannot affect others.

As the game evolves, Ubisoft says it will continue observing how players interact with AI systems in shared digital spaces—particularly in settings where both autonomy and accountability are central to the experience.

Web3 gaming platform Immutable and French video game powerhouse Ubisoft have officially announced Might & Magic Fates, a new TCG title set to launch later this year.

With development led by Ubisoft teams known for producing global hits such as Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry, and backed by Immutable’s blockchain infrastructure, Fates represents a significant convergence of traditional and blockchain gaming.

The project is described as the biggest partnership in Immutable’s history and is expected to tap into Ubisoft Connect’s user base of over 138 million players.

What is Might & Magic Fates?

Might & Magic Fates is a trading card game and is a new instalment in the Might & Magic franchise, a series that dates back to the 1980s and includes both role-playing games and strategy spin-offs.

Over the past four decades, the franchise has cultivated a loyal global fanbase and is widely regarded as one of the longest-running IPs in gaming history. The new title draws from the Might & Magic franchise’s factions, creatures, and characters, combining them into a competitive, deck-building experience.

Might & Magic Fates is primarily free-to-play with optional web3 features available for players who want it. According to the official site, players will be able to trade cards via the Immutable blockchain, though this has no impact on gameplay or competitive balance. The core experience will remain fully accessible without interacting with any blockchain elements.

What’s next for Might & Magic Fates?

Immutable co-founder Robbie Ferguson described the collaboration as the “outcome of our biggest partnership yet,” and hinted that Fates is just the first step in a larger multi-stage rollout.

He also cited “millions in funding” and the reach of Ubisoft Connect as key ingredients for the game’s anticipated success. In Ferguson’s own words, Immutable is “not stopping until Immutable games are played by 1B+ people worldwide.”

Ubisoft and Immutable have confirmed that Might & Magic Fates is scheduled to launch later this year, with further details to be shared in the coming months. These will include more information about the game’s mechanics, its approach to lore, and the broader vision behind the project.

As development continues, the team encourages interested players to join the official Discord community and follow updates on X.

Something to look forward to: People with color blindness have varying degrees of difficulty seeing or distinguishing certain colors. Gamers affected by color blindness often rely on specific accessibility options to fully enjoy their on-screen experience. Ubisoft’s latest release, however, could significantly improve their experience – not just in one game, but across a broader range of titles.

Ubisoft recently introduced Chroma, an open-source tool designed to simulate various types of color blindness. According to the French publisher, around 300 million people worldwide are affected by color vision deficiency – many of whom are gamers who spend significant time engaging with rich and vibrant digital environments.

With Chroma, developers can simulate the three main types of color blindness: Protanopia, Deuteranopia, and Tritanopia. Ubisoft has already used the tool internally across several game projects, supporting its accessibility team during complex testing scenarios. Notably, Chroma is designed to work across all games, with no dependencies on specific game engines or platforms.

The tool boasts additional features such as accurate visual simulation and real-time rendering at up to 60 FPS. While 60 FPS may not be considered “high-performance” by modern gaming standards, it represents a reasonable tradeoff in the context of accessibility – especially when the alternative is an inaccurate or incomplete visual experience. It’s also possible that this frame rate applies only to the simulation tool during development, rather than affecting performance in final game builds.

Chroma also offers live gameplay recording, screenshot capture, a configurable UI, and more. The tool works by applying a filter over the game’s graphics to simulate color blindness, Ubisoft explained. Developed since 2021 by the company’s Quality Control team in India, Chroma uses the Color Oracle algorithm and supports both single and dual screen setups. It provides several hotkeys and a customizable overlay to streamline testing.

According to Jawad Shakil, Ubisoft’s Quality Control Product Manager, Chroma was designed to integrate color-blind accessibility into the creative and testing process from the earliest stages of game development. The QC team devoted extensive effort to ensure the tool eliminated lag and minimized visual inaccuracies.

Ubisoft is now releasing Chroma under an open-source license, giving other developers a new option to enhance accessibility in their own games.