Ubisoft has announced the upcoming “team fight arena game” with two important disclaimers. It’s not a battle royale, and there are no NFTs. After leakers uploaded footage of the game codenamed ProjectQ , online, the game company shared the news on Twitter .
“This is not a Battle Royale,” Ubisoft said in a series of tweets. The game will have a variety PvP modes, with one goal: FUN! While we don’t plan to add NFTs, you can register and take part in the upcoming !”
tests.
So, we heard you heard…
Introducing codename “Project Q”, a team battle arena letting players truly own the experience! The game is in early development and we will keep testing, so for now all you can do is register for upcoming tests: https://t.co/TMRKwiUzbJ pic.twitter.com/hZ40OkPdum
— Ubisoft (@Ubisoft) April 23, 2022
As noted in Ubisoft’s tweet, you can sign up for upcoming tests for the Xbox Series X / S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, and PC on Ubisoft’s website. The exact date of the tests and whether the final version will be available for free are not known. Ubisoft did reassure players, however, that the “Q” in Project Q won’t stand for “Quartz,” the name of the company’s divisive in-game NFT initiative it slid into Ghost Recon.
Project Q footage from video game leaker Tom Henderson shows a Fortnite meets Overwatch type of aesthetic. As of now, it appears to have two modes: Showdown (battle royale), and Battle Zone (territory management). This game is still in development so any changes are possible. The Verge contacted Ubisoft to request comment, but did not receive a response.
Ubisoft launched a short-lived free-to-play battle royale, called Hyper Scape, in 2020. The futuristic shooter put a twist on the traditional battle royale, but its popularity waned quickly, leading to its ultimate shutdown on April 28th, 2022.