Ubisoft has introduced AI agents to its blockchain arena shooter Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E.. These digital characters are linked to NFTs and now have the power to vote and govern, marking a major step in how games use AI and decentralized systems.
This update was unveiled at the ETHCC conference in Paris, with AI governance built into the game's second major feature: a text-based simulator powered by French startup LibertAI. While the original game focused on PvP combat, this new layer brings decentralized storytelling and AI-driven decision-making into play.
Each player in Captain Laserhawk controls a unique NFT-based character called a Niji Warrior. These NFTs now come equipped with their own AI agent. The agent can make decisions for the player, cast votes, explain why it voted, and log actions on-chain.
Ubisoft's Technical Director Didier Genevois explained it like this: "The NFTs are initialized with personas tied to their metadata—this is the first iteration—so they have distinct personalities. If you don't vote, your NFT will vote based on that persona and explain why."
This means that even if a player chooses not to get involved in governance, their NFT won't stay silent. It will take part in decisions and help shape the direction of the game world. That direction includes new map designs, event storylines, and more, all determined by these AI-led votes.
The game is now made up of two parts. The first is a fast-paced multiplayer shooter, released in December 2024 on the Ethereum-based Arbitrum network. Players fight in top-down arenas, collecting points and ranking up. Rayman serves as the in-game announcer, adding a retro charm to the dystopian setting.
The second part, launching this July, is a governance simulator. Instead of firing weapons, players or their AI agents vote, read proposals, and influence game development. The same NFT (your Niji Warrior) is used for both parts. The more you play, the more power your NFT holds.
LibertAI's lead contributor Jonathan Schemoul said, "Unlocking content in the text-based game can influence how your Niji votes in the future. Eventually, Nijis could govern the game world itself. The game will likely evolve based on their decisions, which are shaped by your in-game actions."
Each AI agent has its own memory and traits, such as age, job, personality, and core values. These traits are set during NFT minting and affect how the agent votes. Some might be rebels. Others might favor order. All are powered by AI models trained to behave in consistent, believable ways.
Their memory, what they've done in the game, and how they voted is stored on the Aleph Cloud. This system ensures transparency and stops tampering. According to Ubisoft, the agents can also adapt to how players behave.
Still, players can step in at any time. Genevois said, "If you want to have an impact and you're concerned, then you can vote, propose ideas, and find a way to push back against a world ruled by AI agents. That tension is what interests us."
Unlike recent AI disasters, such as a Fortnite Darth Vader AI that spiraled into hate speech, Captain Laserhawk's AI is built to be safe. Each player's AI agent acts only in their environment. If something odd happens, it affects only them.
"If you make it derail, it will only be for your own experience," said Genevois. "It won't affect the experience of other players. So if you make it curse, then you'll see some curses on your terminal—but that's it."
Ubisoft has added filters to prevent offensive content. While decentralized AI allows for open models, this game uses censored ones. "If players aren't adults, you don't want the model to say weird or inappropriate things," Genevois noted.
This isn't a one-size-fits-all experience. The game responds to how skilled a player is and how they interact with the world. If someone is new to hacking, the AI will offer simple hints. If someone's an expert, it will give deeper challenges.
Genevois explained, "If you don't know anything about hacking, you can just say, 'I want to enter the system,' and the LLM will guide you. If you're a real hacker, it will challenge you more. Everyone gets a different experience, but the goal is the same."
Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E. is built on Arbitrum, a Layer‑2 network that sits on Ethereum. It uses NFTs as both access keys and evolving avatars. The original shooter mode supports up to eight players in PvP deathmatch arenas. Winning earns Eden Score, which helps level up your Niji Warrior and unlock new options.
These NFTs were first given away for free during the December launch on Magic Eden. Holding one lets players take part in votes using the Sequence wallet. The more active the player, the more influence their NFT gains.
The game is based on Ubisoft's Netflix series Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix, which is itself a spinoff of Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. The story imagines an alternate 1990s America now ruled by a techno-empire called Eden. Characters from other Ubisoft games, like Watch Dogs, Assassin's Creed, Rayman, and Rainbow Six, appear in cameos or influence events.
In the shooter, players are underground rebels, fighting for survival and glory in televised matches. In the simulator, they are digital citizens helping shape what comes next.
Ubisoft's experiment with AI governance is still evolving. More features are planned as the simulator rolls out in July. The team said the ultimate goal is to build a fully player-governed world, one where both human votes and AI choices steer the action.
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