In Brief:
- Ubisoft is shutting down Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles on October 30, with in-app purchases disabled immediately.
- The closure follows a gradual phasing out of its Web3 features initiated in May 2026 due to infrastructure changes.
- The game, originally launched in October 2024, struggled to maintain an audience despite Ubisoft’s pivot to a free-to-play model.
Ubisoft ends Champions Tactics
Ubisoft has confirmed the shutdown of Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, effective October 30. The studio stated the decision comes after thorough deliberation, ensuring players can continue enjoying the game without new spending until the servers close.
With in-app purchases disabled across all platforms, players won’t be able to make any purchases as the end date approaches. Ubisoft emphasized its commitment to keeping the game’s experience intact until the final hours.
Complete server shutdown
The servers will cease operations fully on October 30, terminating access to the game entirely. This marks a definitive end to Champions Tactics, contrasting earlier decisions that maintained in-game access while removing certain features.
The immediate halt to in-app purchases aligns with standard practice during managed closures, safeguarding players from spending on an ending product.
Transition from blockchain features
Since its launch, Champions Tactics has shifted away from its initial Web3 framework. In May 2026, Ubisoft announced the gradual withdrawal of blockchain functionalities due to upcoming changes in supporting infrastructure. This included locking player wallets and discontinuing on-chain trading.
Previously, players retained their Champions and related perks even after the blockchain features were removed. The game started with access to 75,000 unique digital collectible Champions on the Oasys blockchain but has since moved away from those elements, culminating in the game’s closure.
Game background
Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles is a turn-based tactical RPG from Ubisoft, known for franchises like Assassin’s Creed. It debuted on PC through Ubisoft Connect on October 23, 2024, as the studio’s first Web3 title. Set in the dark fantasy world of Grimoria, players formed teams of Champions for strategic PvP battles.
Despite its eye-catching art style, comparisons to other titles like Darkest Dungeon, and positive graphics feedback, the game encountered various issues. Initial interest in NFTs had waned by the time of the game’s release, and problems arose shortly thereafter when a matchmaking bug undermined competitive integrity.
Failed relaunch effort
Ubisoft made attempts to pivot by shifting from Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles to Champions Tactics Reforged, aimed at deep strategy and dueling. However, the free-to-play iteration also struggled, with a peak of around 1,500 concurrent players before dwindling significantly due to complaints over pay-to-win mechanics.
This closure aligns with broader restructuring at Ubisoft, which has seen significant layoffs and studio closures as part of efforts to streamline operations. The decision to sunset Champions Tactics reflects both its challenges and the company’s ongoing cost-cutting measures.
End of an era for Ubisoft
Champions Tactics was poised as Ubisoft’s leading venture into crypto gaming amid a speculative market. Launched amidst a declining interest in NFTs, it faced a combination of internal issues and an inability to attract a sustainable player base, leading to its eventual shutdown.
For players remaining with the title, the focus is squarely on the countdown to October 30, marking the end of one of the more prominent experiments by a major publisher in Web3 gaming.
