Ubisoft Games On Steam To No Longer Require Connect Launcher
One point of friction with games on Steam is that, if the game was released by a publisher that has its own launcher, playing it on the Valve launcher still means having to install the publisher’s launcher. One such publisher is Ubisoft, but the good news is that the French company is looking to change […] The post Ubisoft Games On Steam To No Longer Require Connect Launcher appeared first on…
Ubisoft is testing a new tool that could eliminate the need for its own Connect launcher when playing games on Steam. This update to Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown allows the Ubisoft Connect PC launcher to be unnecessary, maintaining features such as cross-progression, cross-play, player safety, challenges and rewards. The company has stated that this tool will be refined over time to ensure a smooth gaming experience.
Ubisoft has also hinted that this feature will be gradually implemented to more games on Steam in the future, though there is currently no set timeline. Although this is a positive development for Steam gamers tired of additional launchers, players will still need a Ubisoft Connect account and will likely have to log in upon their first play.
Other publishers, like EA and Rockstar, will not face the same simplification until they announce similar actions.
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