Ultra, a comprehensive PC video gaming platform developed by AAA games industry talent from companies such as Ubisoft, Wargaming, PlayStation, and Nintendo, has announced the launch of Ultra Games. This innovative next-generation PC games store aims to challenge the current state of digital game distribution, offering a more contemporary approach to game discoverability, community management, and fairer revenue splits for developers and publishers.
The Ultra Games store will be accessible globally from April 25th, 2023, at 16:00 UTC and can be downloaded for PC. Among the many launch titles available, players can look forward to Lords of the Fallen, The Walking Dead Definitive Series, WRC7, the Syberia series, and the Beholder series. Prior to launch, Ultra Games has undergone extensive beta testing with a dedicated community of over 1,000 gamers worldwide.
The platform, which encompasses a modern storefront, curated library, and powerful launcher, aims to address existing challenges in PC gaming. Ultra Games offers an expanding catalog of titles from leading publishers and developers, including Nacon, Plug In Digital, Skybound, Microids, Graffiti Games, and Fulqrum, with tech partners such as AMD and Ubisoft.
Ultra Games introduces pioneering features for PC gamers, including the ability to resell games from their digital library with the developer’s permission and a referral system that rewards players with a percentage of their friends’ game purchases. These blockchain-enabled features can be activated by game developers and publishers based on their preferences and business requirements.
The platform’s primary objective is to foster stronger connections between gamers and developers by creating vibrant communities and facilitating direct communication channels. To achieve this, Ultra Games offers feedback and community management features, as well as competitive events such as tournaments hosted on the Ultra Arena platform.
With its unique approach to digital game distribution and community-building features, Ultra Games is poised to make a significant impact on the PC gaming landscape.
