Ubisoft is set to launch a new version of its turn-based strategy game Champions Tactics on Steam this Monday, May 19. The game, titled Champions Tactics: Reforged, is a free-to-play version that does not include any blockchain features or NFT integration.
The Steam release marks a departure from earlier editions of the game that relied on web3 technologies. Ubisoft has confirmed that this version is aimed at players who prefer a traditional experience without digital asset ownership or blockchain-based mechanics.
The game’s arrival on Steam also coincides with the transition from Season 3 to Season 4, which begins the same day. Ubisoft has stated that some changes will be introduced as part of this update, but full details have not yet been published.
Source: Champions TacticsWhat can we expect from the Steam launch?
Champions Tactics: Reforged is a squad-based turn-based game where players select three characters, referred to as “champions,” each with different attributes and abilities with the goal of competing against other players in structured matches.
Unlike the Grimoria Chronicles version of the game—which incorporates NFTs and blockchain-based assets—the Steam edition will not support any Web3 features. Players will not be able to import NFT champions or interact with on-chain economies. Instead, Reforged focuses on a fully web2 experience where champions can be unlocked and crafted using in-game items called “Bloodstones.”
Although the game is listed as free to play, the Steam store confirms it will include in-app purchases. Ubisoft describes the experience as “tactical play to win,” suggesting that skill and decision-making should determine the outcome of matches, not wallet size.
Players will need to link their Steam account with Ubisoft Connect in order to play—a requirement that may prove divisive among PC users who prefer platform-only logins. On the positive side, the Steam version will support Valve’s standard features, including achievements, trading cards, and Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) protection.
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The original blockchain version of Champions Tactics launched in October 2024 and was part of Ubisoft’s early foray into web3 gaming, complete with its own NFT marketplace and avatar integrations in The Sandbox. With Reforged, Ubisoft is clearly taking a more conventional route—offering a standalone experience that leans into tactical gameplay rather than token economies.
Whether the Steam version will find a foothold in the competitive landscape of free-to-play games remains to be seen, but its emphasis on accessibility and skill-based progression could prove appealing to strategy enthusiasts.
Champions Tactics: Reforged is available to wishlist now on Steam and will officially launch on May 19.
