{
  "id": 6782374,
  "title": "Ubisoft is finally testing a way to ditch its own Connect launcher on Steam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/ubisoft-is-finally-testing-a-way-to-ditch-its-own-connect-launcher-on",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-11T18:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechSpot",
    "slug": "techspot",
    "url": "https://www.techspot.com/news/113817-ubisoft-finally-testing-way-ditch-own-connect-launcher.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent update for the game Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Ubisoft revealed that they are testing a new feature called Ubisoft Connect Services. This streamlined tool connects users to their Ubisoft accounts without the need to install the Ubisoft Connect client. The feature, which will be available on more Ubisoft games on Steam, aims to remove the publisher's launcher from the game launch process while retaining cross-platform multiplayer, progression, challenges, and rewards tied to Ubisoft accounts. Although Ubisoft Connect enables these features, many gamers have criticized the publisher for bundling the software with Steam releases. Ubisoft Connect Services allows players to log into their Ubisoft accounts to enjoy these features, eliminating the need for a separate launcher. This move is part of Ubisoft's retreat toward Steam, following a years-long shift in their release policies. While Ubisoft Connect Services may eliminate one of the primary annoyances for users, it also signals that the publisher may have given up hope of pulling its PC customers away from Valve's market-dominating client. The company's financial struggles, with a stock price down over 90% in the past five years, have led to a major reorganization. However, the effectiveness of Ubisoft Connect Services in boosting sales remains to be seen, as EA and Rockstar have not announced plans to remove their launchers from games installed via Steam.",
  "summary": "A recent update for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown reveals that Ubisoft is testing a streamlined tool that connects users to their Ubisoft accounts without requiring them to install the Ubisoft Connect client. More Ubisoft games on Steam will receive the feature, called Ubisoft Connect Services, although it remains... Read Entire Article",
  "key_points": [
    "Ubisoft testing Ubisoft Connect Services to remove launcher from Steam games",
    "Feature connects users to Ubisoft accounts without separate client installation",
    "Aimed at retaining cross-platform multiplayer, progression, challenges, rewards"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}