The age of digital gaming has brought along plenty of benefits, mainly quicker access to new games as well as saving space in the home. However, it also means that in many cases, we are beholden to the digital platform provider and their terms of service. Ubisoft recently confirmed that it will delete user accounts, as well as their purchased games if a user doesn't log in for a period of time.
Read More »Ubisoft’s PC client to get a major overhaul
Over the years we have seen a frustrating number of bespoke PC clients spring up, with people’s libraries spread across multiple different applications. One such client is the Ubisoft Connect app; fortunately, it is being overhauled. Ahead of its arrival later this Summer, a beta for the overhauled Ubisoft Connect …
Read More »Ubisoft will seemingly skip Steam and Epic Games Store for upcoming major releases
Over the last few years, Ubisoft has primarily released PC games on its own Ubisoft Connect store and on the Epic Games Store. In recent months, the company also finally began bringing games to Steam once again. Unfortunately, it looks like Ubisoft won't be keeping things nice and simple by …
Read More »Ubisoft will transfer games you own on Stadia to PC
Late last week Google announced that it would be shutting down its Stadia game streaming service. While unfortunate for those who invested in the service over the past few years, those who purchased any Ubisoft titles on the platform will be given PC copies of their games. Making the announcement …
Read More »Evidence suggests Ubisoft is returning to Steam
Over the last couple of years, Ubisoft has moved away from Steam and has instead embraced the Epic Games Store, with all newer releases being made available through Ubisoft Connect and EGS, dodging Steam entirely. Ubisoft would still continue to advertise its newer releases on Steam through community posts for …
Read More »Ubisoft adds Share Play to its launcher
One of the advantages to the PC gaming market is the fact that you are given a much wider variety of choices when it comes to where you purchase and play your games from. Unfortunately, not all launchers are created equal, with almost all others lagging behind Steam when it …
Read More »You can get Far Cry 3 for free this week
Ubisoft is no stranger to game giveaways, but this week's free title is certainly a standout. Starting from today until the 11th of September, anyone with an Ubisoft Connect account can claim a free copy of Far Cry 3 on PC. Far Cry 3 first released back in 2012 and …
Read More »You can play Watch Dogs Legion for free this week
It has been around six months since Watch Dogs Legion first released, so its about time for a free weekend. Later this week, Ubisoft will be making Watch Dogs Legion free to download and play for a limited time. Aside from that, the game also has a new roadmap for …
Read More »Rainbow Six Siege to get crossplay and cross-progression
Late last year, Ubisoft Connect officially launched, a new way for Ubisoft to allow cross-platform multiplayer and cross-progression for all new games. Soon, Rainbow Six Siege will be getting these features, although crossplay between consoles and PC is unlikely. Speaking with PCGamer during a recent event, Rainbow Six Siege director, …
Read More »Ubisoft embraces cross-platform with new Ubisoft Connect service
Over the course of this console generation, Ubisoft has operated two separate but closely tied services – uPlay and Ubisoft Club. While uPlay acts as the launcher to Ubisoft games on PC, the Ubisoft Club rewards players with points that can be redeemed for rewards. Now, those two services are …
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