Ultra inaugurates a new era of web3 gaming with the launch of the community closed community ofEmpiresa strategy game focused on the economy, developed by its internal studio, Black Ice Studios. Much more than a simple game, Empires constitutes a founding brick of the ultra ecosystem, where players are not content to play: they have, influence and shape a multi-game universe.
In short
- Empires transforms players into actors in an on-chain economy governed by the community.
- The game connects Strategy and Action via direct synergy with Citadels.
- The alpha closed from July lays the foundations for an interconnected web 3 ecosystem.
Why is Empires a revolutionary game in the web3?
Empires does not rest on brute force, but on economic domination, technological advance and political influence. In this meta-daisy game, players form Corporationsextract from rare resources, carry out research, build infrastructure and actively participate in an economy governed by players.
At the heart of the game, Empires transforms players into real stakeholders. Each decision – flows of resources to governance votes via The consortium – has a real impact. All assets, progress and territories are entirely on-chain and held by players, guaranteeing digital sovereignty and sustainable value.
Empires –citadels connection: the strategy encounters action
What distinguishes empires is his Direct link with Citadelsthe next tactical shooting game in ultra extraction mode. The technologies, buildings and goods produced in Empires directly influence the Gameplay of Citadels.
Thus, your economic and political decisions affect combat scenarios. Do you want your allies to have better weapons or technologies in Citadels? It all starts in Empires. This Inter-Jeux utility creates an unprecedented bridge between strategy and action.
Why is community closed alpha important?
Launched the July 1stL'Closed alpha is reserved for a limited group of members of the Ultra community, the first builders of this new universe. This exclusive phase has the objectives:
- To test the main game mechanics;
- To test infrastructure and economic systems;
- To collect the first feedback from the most committed players.
It is not a simple pre-launch demo, but a crucial moment to model the economy and the dynamics of the game before its opening to the public.
Next steps: Roadmap
Here is what happens after the closed alpha:
- Mid-July : Launch of the public alpha + acquisition campaigns and initial quests;
- September 1st : Public beta;
- October 15 : Full launch (Gold version) + Token Generation Event (TGE).
From July, Empires will introduce a “Play-to-ardrop” quest systemrewarding the significant commitment at stake and stimulating organic growth before the TGE.
Empires is not only a web game3, it is a living economy, a field of experimentation in governance and a strategic command center for the Gaming universe of Ultra. Thanks to the complete digital property, the interconnection between games and a economy shaped by players, Empires redefines what the Gaming Blockchain can offer.
👉 Stay listening to the Official Empires website,, on x and on the Ultra Discord For the opening of the public closed alpha in mid-July. Share the economy and participate in the next generation of video games.
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