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Ubisoft testar att ta bort kravet på Ubisoft Connect för sina spel på Steam
Ubisoft is testing the removal of its Ubisoft Connect requirement for games on Steam. Instead of a separate launcher, an integrated tool will handle background services like progress synchronization and challenges. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is the first title to adopt this new system, with more games planned for migration.
Ubisoft is 'testing' making its games far less annoying to launch on Steam
Ubisoft is testing a new method to launch its games on Steam without requiring the separate Ubisoft Connect desktop application. This change, starting with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, aims to streamline the player experience, though a Ubisoft Connect account will likely still be necessary for features like cross-progression. The publisher plans to roll out this improved integration to other titles in the future, addressing long-standing player frustrations with multi-launcher requirements.
Ubisoft Steam games to no longer require the Connect launcher, in "initial step toward a smoother and more streamlined launch experience"
Ubisoft is removing the requirement for its Connect launcher to start games on Steam, beginning with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. This change aims to streamline the launch experience for players, though future account linking requirements remain unclear. The publisher plans to roll out this new tool to more Steam titles over time.
Best in Class: Stream PC Games and Study on the Same Laptop With GeForce NOW
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW service is being promoted as a solution for students to play PC games on everyday laptops, turning them into cloud-powered gaming rigs. The service supports streaming titles from platforms like Steam and Xbox PC Game Pass, with Halo: Campaign Evolved being a featured addition. GeForce NOW Ultimate offers RTX-class performance with features like DLSS and ray tracing, accessible across various devices including PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, and handhelds.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Was Unplayable on PC Last Weekend Due to Ubisoft Connect Outage
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag's PC version experienced an outage due to Ubisoft Connect, locking players out for nearly an hour. This issue occurred despite the game's recent remake and its reliance on a one-time DRM check for offline play. Ubisoft has not yet commented on the incident or potential long-term solutions.
Dutch non-profit set to take Valve to court for keeping game prices high
A Dutch non-profit, the Consumer Competition Claims Foundation, is preparing to take Valve to court over allegations of artificially inflating PC game prices on Steam. The organization claims Valve's 30% commission and contractual terms prevent developers from offering games at lower prices on competing storefronts, leading to overpayments by Dutch gamers estimated at over 220 million euros.
Fall Into Gaming With 20+ Titles Joining GeForce NOW in November
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding over 20 games in November, including the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage. The service is also expanding its RTX 5080-class hardware to new regions like Phoenix and Amsterdam.
