Ubisoft is making another big move in web3 gaming. The Assassin's Creed and Far Cry publisher has just launched a Decentralized Verification Network (DVN) with LayerZero. This new system will let gamers move digital assets like NFTs across more than 130 different blockchains — including the likes of Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon.

The DVN is all about security and ease of use. In short, it protects digital ownership while making it easier to transfer gaming items between platforms. 

"With the launch of the DVN, we are enhancing the security and scalability of our gaming platform," said Ubisoft Executive Producer Didier Genevois. "This solution enables us to safeguard assets and ensure their seamless transfer across chains, meeting gamers wherever they are."

Ubisoft's DVN works by creating what they call a "decentralized verification layer." This layer checks ownership of assets across different networks. It also helps remove many of the technical headaches players often face when moving their items around. By doing this, Ubisoft hopes to make blockchain gaming a lot more user-friendly and trustworthy.

LayerZero, the team helping Ubisoft with this project, is best known for its interoperability protocol. In simple terms, LayerZero connects different blockchains together. Bryan Pellegrino, CEO of LayerZero, praised Ubisoft's plan. "Ubisoft's commitment to building a trustworthy, expandable omnichain ecosystem is exactly the kind of forward-thinking approach that will define the future of gaming," he said.

This partnership looks like a smart move for Ubisoft. The company has been working with blockchain tech for years, testing different networks and exploring what works. Now, by teaming up with LayerZero, they are trying to solve a big problem in the space: how to move items across chains without breaking trust or losing value.

What to Expect

The DVN is aimed at both players and game publishers. For players, it means an easier way to use their items in different games and networks without worrying about hacks or losing assets. For game makers, it gives more control over how digital items move while keeping everything secure.

It's also a step towards what many call a "true open gaming economy," where players really own their in-game items. Whether this system will catch on widely, though, remains to be seen. Some gamers still feel cautious about web3 games, especially when NFTs are involved.

But Ubisoft seems determined to push forward. With the DVN, they are not just experimenting anymore — they are building real infrastructure to support a new kind of gaming world.

Ubisoft's Growing Footprint in Web3

If you've been following Ubisoft's web3 journey, this news probably won't surprise you. They've been laying the groundwork for years now.

Back in 2021, Ubisoft tested in-game NFTs in Ghost Recon: Breakpoint using the Tezos blockchain. Players could collect special digital items called "Digits," though the project got mixed reviews at the time.

Then, in late 2024, Ubisoft launched Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles on the Oasys gaming network. This was a tactical PvP RPG where players could collect, trade, and battle using 75,000 unique NFT champions.

Not long after, Ubisoft dropped Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E. quietly onto the market. This was a top-down multiplayer shooter based on Far Cry 3, built on Arbitrum, an Ethereum Layer-2 network. The game featured familiar faces like Rayman, but struggled to attract a big crowd.

Now, Ubisoft is getting ready to launch Might & Magic: Fates in partnership with Immutable. Announced in April 2025, the game brings the classic Might & Magic universe into the web3 world with a collectible card game format. Built on Immutable's zkEVM blockchain, it focuses on skill-based competition rather than pay-to-win mechanics. Ubisoft made it clear that crypto features will be optional.