The Arbitrum Foundation and Ubisoft announced that Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E., a Web3 top-down shooter, will debut on December 18.

In preparation for the game’s release, the two teams have partnered with Magic Eden for the launch of the game’s Niji Warrior non-fungible token (NFT) collection, going live as a free mint today. The dynamic NFTs grant exclusive gaming perks, including early access, and empower players to influence the game’s development, marking a significant step in community-driven innovation.

Hosted on Magic Eden, today’s free mint opens the door to a blockchain-powered governance model where players shape the future of Captain Laserhawk. With the integration of Sequence’s wallet solution, the mint ensures a smooth and accessible onboarding experience, making it easier for both Web3 natives and newcomers to participate in shaping Ubisoft’s Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E.

With Niji Warrior IDs, NFT holders will access active governance capabilities, exclusive perks, and dynamic growth opportunities. Each holder will participate in critical decisions that shape the Captain Laserhawk experience, including game mechanics, map designs, and storyline developments.

Niji Warriors will also unlock unique rewards, VIP community channels, and opportunities to engage directly with Ubisoft’s developers. The most active players are in these decisions, the more the NFT evolves, enhancing influence and utility within the ecosystem.

Didier Genevois, technical director and executive producer at Ubisoft, said in a statement, “This project represents a new frontier in collaborative game development, where players become co-creators. With Niji Warrior IDs, we’re building a truly participatory gaming community.”

Captain Laserhawk: the G.A.M.E. is a competitive top-down multiplayer shooter set in the dystopian world of Eden, inspired by the Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix series, streaming on Netflix. Immediately upon launch, the title will play a genre-defining role in its approach to community involvement, bringing forward the next generation of gaming experience for players around the world.

Nina Rong, head of partnerships at Arbitrum Foundation, said in a statement, “Today’s mint, and next week’s launch, will be a cornerstone moment as we look towards the future of game development and player experience. Forever, players have followed the storylines, character arcs, and game designs that were given to them. Now, that changes. We’re excited to see the results of putting the power in the hands of the gaming community.”

The Arbitrum Foundation, founded in March 2023, supports and grows the Arbitrum network and its community with secure scaling solutions for Ethereum. Arbitrum One—a leading Ethereum Layer-2 scaling solution initially developed by Offchain Labs—offers fast, low-cost transactions with security derived from Ethereum through Optimistic Rollup technology. Launched in August 2021, the Arbitrum One mainnet beta is EVM-compatible to the bytecode level.