With the metaverse flopping like a sad pancake, you’d think the whole Web3 craze would be done by now. Unfortunately, Ubisoft seems to think otherwise. The company is still chasing that elusive Web3 success, and its latest attempt is a new card game called Might & Magic Fates, based on the long-running Might & Magic series. At first glance, the card game looks pretty straightforward. It uses a simple mana system where gold is generated from the cards in your hand, and you can trade cards through a marketplace. But beneath that simple setup lies a familiar shadow, as Web3 is quietly baked into the mix.
You won’t immediately notice the Web3 element, as Might & Magic Fates primarily markets itself as a straightforward card game. It’s free-to-play and will be available on Android and iOS, with a PC version coming later. If you’re wondering how we know the game will feature Web3 elements, just head over to the FAQ page.
There’s a section that addresses it directly. The developers confirm that the game is free-to-play at its core but includes optional Web3 elements for players who want to spend their hard-earned money on NFTs. Ubisoft emphasizes that these Web3 features won’t provide any competitive advantage and that everyone, whether they choose to engage with Web3 or not, will have an equal chance to become a top player.
Is this claim true? Well, nobody’s really sure yet. However, the announcement of Might & Magic Fates has been met with mixed reactions. Surprisingly, some fans are excited about this new card game, with a few hopeful that it won’t suffer the same fate as other Web3 games, which can barely even be called games. “FINALLY A NOT-S**T WEB3 CARD GAME YEY,” one user commented on X.
One user even claimed to be a longtime Might & Magic fan and a Web3 enthusiast. It seems this new game is right up their alley, as they promised to pour all their money into it. Another user acknowledged that Ubisoft’s previous attempts at Web3 games have largely failed but respected the company’s persistence, saying they’d give the game a chance.
Others, however, aren’t so easily pleased. Many fans are criticizing Ubisoft for trying to shove more Web3 into gamers’ faces. “Blockchain games aren’t happening, Ubi. Actually put something out that’s quality instead of cash grabs,” one Redditor remarked.
Some expressed their disappointment, saying this isn’t what Might & Magic fans wanted. “They’ve been screaming for a new core game. Typical of @Ubisoft, failing to listen to the player base, and they wonder why they’re the biggest failure of all AAA studios,” the user said.
