Ubisoft will implement in-game events to raise awareness of climate change

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Ubisoft also joins the initiative PlayingForThePlanet, to raise awareness among players on climate change. In this regard, the software house will insert a series of in-game events in Riders Republic e Skull & Bones.

In Riders Republic, players will face each other fires that will make certain areas of the game map inaccessible. The players will then have to join forces to prevent the Sequoias from burning. “The first players will have to identify the most fragile and flammable areas of Sequoia National Park (using real-world data). Therefore they will have to reduce the risk of the spread of fires in the Sequoia National Park by collaborating ”, reads the company’s official note.

Ubisoft: Skull & Bones will also have events related to climate change

Skull & Bones, due out later this year, will also feature a dedicated event. Here’s how Ubisoft described it: “The event will be about the exploitation of resources, showing what happens in the game world and in the real world when the demand for shark fins results in overfishing for sharks. Players will be able to choose to contribute to the protection of marine life and understand the destructive nature of the shark fin trade ”.

Ubisoft went on to explain that the initiative is “designed for then Encourage collaboration and instill in players the importance of raising awareness. As players contribute to community challenges, rewards will be unlocked for all users based on their overall level of participation. “

The software house also announced a partnership with marine conservation organizations “to show players that their in-game actions can have a significant impact on the oceans that inspired their game world. We hope this will further encourage our players to be more proactive in meeting the climate challenges of the real world ”.

For more information on the PlayingForThePlanet initiative, please refer to the official website.