Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Leads Ubisoft’s Steam Test
Ubisoft is testing a new "Ubisoft Connect Services" tool that removes the separate launcher requirement for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown on Steam. This aims to retain features like cross-progression and cross-play while streamlining the launch experience. The company stated this is an initial step and may expand to more Ubisoft games on Steam in the future.
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 games on Steam may soon no longer require the pesky Connect launcher, according to an announcement post that's weirdly tough to pin down
Ubisoft is reportedly testing a new tool that will allow Steam players to access Ubisoft game features without needing to launch the Ubisoft Connect PC launcher. This initial step, being tested with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, aims to streamline the launch experience on Steam and may eventually roll out to more Ubisoft titles.
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.
A new Ubisoft Steam tool could lead to a launcher-free future for its games
Ubisoft is testing a new Steam tool that could allow its games to function without requiring the Ubisoft Connect launcher to be installed or run separately. This feature, starting with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, aims to streamline the PC gaming experience by integrating services directly into Steam, potentially expanding to other major Ubisoft franchises like Assassin's Creed and Far Cry.
Ubisoft answers our prayers of "a simpler launch experience on Steam" by axing its own PC launcher, starting…
Ubisoft is removing its mandatory PC launcher for Steam games, starting with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. This change aims to provide a simpler and more streamlined launch experience for players, integrating features like cross-progression and cross-play directly through Steam without requiring the Ubisoft Connect PC launcher to be installed or launched separately. The company plans to progressively roll out this new system to more Ubisoft games on Steam in the future.
How 40 Years of Metroid Have Impacted The Biggest Metroidvania Developers
This article explores the profound impact of the Metroid series, particularly Super Metroid, on the development of the Metroidvania genre. Developers from various studios discuss how Metroid's interconnected worlds, exploration mechanics, and atmospheric design have inspired their own games, shaping core design philosophies and influencing everything from level design to player agency.
Is Assassin's Creed Mirage Backwards Compatible on PC?
Assassin's Creed Mirage is confirmed to be backwards compatible on PC, allowing players who own certain Ubisoft titles on Xbox to claim a free PC digital copy via Ubisoft Connect. This offer includes several other new Ubisoft games such as Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
Xbox Players Can Now Claim Free PC Versions Of These Ubisoft Games
Xbox has expanded its partnership with Ubisoft, allowing players who own certain Ubisoft titles on console to claim free PC versions through the Ubisoft Connect app. Thirteen games are currently available, with more premium editions of Ubisoft titles also accessible via the Xbox PC app. This initiative is part of Xbox's broader efforts to enhance its PC gaming offerings and digital ecosystem.
Xbox owners of these 13 Ubisoft titles can claim the PC editions at no cost
A new partnership between Microsoft and Ubisoft allows Xbox owners of 13 specific Ubisoft titles to claim the PC versions for free via the Xbox App on PC. This offer applies to digital purchases and does not extend in the opposite direction, meaning PC purchases do not grant Xbox versions. Eligible games include titles like Assassin's Creed Mirage, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and The Crew Motorfest.
Xbox and Ubisoft console-to-PC collab lets users access games cross-device "at no additional cost"
Xbox and Ubisoft have expanded their partnership, allowing players who own digital console versions of select games to access the PC version via Ubisoft Connect at no additional cost. This offer includes titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows and Star Wars Outlaws, with a progressive rollout for existing owners until August 4.
Ubisoft is letting owners of its Xbox games play select titles for free on PC as part of a new partnership with Microsoft
Ubisoft and Microsoft have partnered to allow owners of select Ubisoft digital titles on Xbox to play them on PC via Ubisoft Connect at no additional cost. This initiative includes games like Assassin's Creed Mirage and Far Cry 6, with previously purchased titles expected to appear by August 4th. While DLC transfers, consumable items and in-game currency may not. Additionally, premium editions of several Ubisoft games are now available on the Xbox app for PC.
Ubisoft is Providing Free PC Copies of 13 Games to Players Who Own Them on Xbox
Ubisoft and Xbox are offering free PC copies of select Ubisoft games to players who own them digitally on Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S. To claim the PC version, players must link their Ubisoft Connect account to their Xbox account. This promotion applies to a list of modern titles, and while it doesn't work in reverse, add-on content for owned games is also included.
13 Ubisoft games go free on PC if you own them on Xbox
Ubisoft has launched a program allowing players who own select digital Ubisoft titles on Xbox to also receive the PC version for free. This initiative includes 13 games such as Assassin's Creed Mirage, Far Cry 6, and Rainbow Six Siege. While cross-progression is supported for earned content, in-game currencies and consumables will not transfer between platforms.
Xbox grants PC versions of select Ubisoft games to digital copy owners
Xbox and Ubisoft have partnered to grant PC versions of select Ubisoft digital titles to players who own them on Xbox. This program includes franchises like Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six. The PC versions are still rolling out and will continue until August 4, with in-game content like Season Passes also transferring.
Ubisoft is giving out free PC copies of Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Prince of Persia, and Tom Clancy games to…
Xbox and Ubisoft have launched a new "Xbox Console-to-PC Offer" program, allowing players to claim free PC versions of 13 Ubisoft digital titles if they already own them on Xbox. This initiative, part of an expanded partnership, enables players to access their owned games on PC via the Ubisoft Connect app, with a progressive rollout beginning August 4 for existing owners and immediate access for new digital purchases.
Play More Ubisoft Games on PC: New Content Now Available for XBOX on PC, Plus Free PC Redemption
Ubisoft and Xbox are expanding their partnership, making premium editions and add-on content for numerous Ubisoft titles available on Xbox on PC starting July 21. Additionally, players who own digital Xbox console versions of select games can now claim the PC version for free via Ubisoft Connect. This offer applies to titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws, and more, with existing owners receiving the PC version progressively between July 21 and August 4.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 17: Epic Games Summer Sale
The Epic Games Store is hosting its annual Summer Sale, featuring discounts on titles like Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and Resident Evil Requiem. Other storefronts like Steam, Humble Store, and Ubisoft are also offering various deals on PC games, including new releases and popular titles. Additionally, Amazon Luna is providing free games for subscribers.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Turns Tough Bosses Into Powerful Friends
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, developed by Evil Empire and published by Konami, is a new entry in the storied franchise that blends classic Castlevania elements with modern metroidvania mechanics. Players control Rose Belmont, who uses a tarot card system to unlock and upgrade spells by defeating bosses, turning them into allies. The preview highlights the game's flexible combat, traversal options, and narrative integration of defeated enemies.