Ubisoft's Champions Tactics to Shut Down on October 30, 2026
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Ubisoft's blockchain-enabled game, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, will permanently shut down on October 30, 2026, following the removal of its NFT features earlier this year. Players have until the shutdown date to enjoy the game, but all in-app purchases are now disabled.
Game Closure Announcement
Ubisoft has announced the permanent shutdown of Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, a game that launched amid the NFT and Web3 gaming boom but struggled to find its footing. The game will officially close on October 30, 2026, as stated on its official website and Discord server. Until that date, players can continue to enjoy the game, but in-app purchases have been disabled immediately.
Background on Champions Tactics
Launching in 2024, Champions Tactics was a turn-based strategy game built on the Oasys blockchain, allowing players to mint and trade in-game units known as Champions as NFTs. At its launch, some Champions were listed for as much as $63,000. However, as the market for NFT games waned, Ubisoft began to withdraw from blockchain features, announcing in May 2026 that it would transition away from such functionalities due to changes in the Oasys infrastructure.
Transition to Traditional Gaming
In a bid to attract a broader audience, Ubisoft also released Champions Tactics Reforged, a free-to-play version without NFT mechanics. Despite these efforts, the Steam version received mixed reviews and did not gain the traction Ubisoft hoped for. As the closure date approaches, players are being directed to Might and Magic Fates, a collectible card game with its own marketplace, though the response from the community has been lukewarm.
Final Access Period
With the servers set to go offline in October, players have roughly three months to access Champions Tactics. Ubisoft has committed to providing further reminders as the closure date nears. This shutdown marks a significant moment for Ubisoft's blockchain initiatives, leaving their future in the Web3 space uncertain.