For media coverage of the announcement please see the publications at VentureBeat, Esports Insider, and igamingFuture.
November 9, 2023 – Berlin, Paris – GRID has been selected as the multi-year exclusive Esports Live Data Platform and will collaborate with Ubisoft to grow the esports data ecosystem for BLAST R6. The first set of esports data will be available during the BLAST R6 Major Atlanta.
This partnership will empower GRID Esports to oversee the distribution of all official BLAST R6 data assets, covering major global and regional tournaments, including BLAST Majors and Six Invitationals. GRID and Ubisoft have collaborated to establish the data infrastructure and APIs required to source data from the esports gameservers. These esports data assets include granular, real-time, in-game statistics for pro players, teams, and matchups, which will be available exclusively on the GRID Data Platform, starting with the data from the upcoming BLAST R6 Major Atlanta.
Both partners are committed to collaborate closely to unlock data-driven opportunities within the Rainbow Six Esports ecosystem, such as enhancing fan engagement, innovating broadcasts, advancing player coaching, and monitoring the integrity of the competition.
“At Ubisoft, we recognize the need to innovate in the fast-paced space that esports is, and to keep our community constantly engaged. Our partnership with GRID and the shared understanding of our esports data’s potential promises to unlock exciting opportunities to engage fans and innovate across the board.” – says Francois Tallec, VP, Brand & Transmedia Partnerships at Ubisoft.
“The legacy of Rainbow Six Siege is a great foundation to build upon and we are excited to make esports game data part of this incredible ecosystem. Partnering with Ubisoft we are looking forward to leveraging together the GRID Data Platform for the purpose of building an Esports data ecosystem and fueling growth of the Rainbow Six Esports scene.” – says Moritz Maurer, CEO and Founder of GRID Esports.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew®, Tom Clancy’s The Division®, and Watch Dogs®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2022–23 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,739 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
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About GRID Esports
GRID is a data platform serving the game industry with game data infrastructure, data management and asset distribution solutions.
The GRID Data Platform allows rights holders to manage and distribute their in-game data to various user groups including the community, professional players, and commercial data users. GRID partners with over 70 game publishers and tournament organizers including Riot Games, KRAFTON, and Ubisoft, distributing data to a robust network of integrated data customers in media, fantasy, player coaching, and more. GRID is headquartered in Berlin with teams in the US, Poland, Sweden, and China, employing over 100 people globally.
For more information please reach out to [email protected] or visit www.grid.gg.
