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Ubisoft debuts Player Council platform to expand early game development feedback
Ubisoft has launched The Player Council, a new platform designed to gather early player feedback on games in development. Announced at Gamescom 2026, the platform allows players to test concepts and prototypes, offering direct communication with developers. This initiative aims to improve game quality by integrating player input from the earliest stages of development, as seen with the successful delay and subsequent performance of Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Ubisoft starts its own version of Steam Early Access with 4 games available to test, including 2 early prototypes
Ubisoft has launched The Player Council, a new platform for players to test in-development games and provide feedback. This initiative allows direct interaction between developers and their audience, covering new concepts, prototypes, and evolving existing games on PC. Four titles are currently available for testing: Codename Split Point, Codename Rook, Riders Republic, and Altomega.
Ubisoft announces playstest platform The Player Council
Ubisoft has launched The Player Council, a new platform for players to test early game concepts, prototypes, and live PC titles, providing direct feedback to developers. The platform currently features projects like Codename Split Point, Codename Rook, Riders Republic, and Atomega, with more co-op titles planned for later this year. Participation is free but requires signing an NDA, with different access tiers unlocking more sensitive content based on player engagement.
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.
Evening Patches
Several games have received official patches and updates. The Outer Worlds 2 has been updated to version 1.2.0.0, Pioneers of Pagonia received a 1.4.0 update focused on quality of life and editor features, and Riders Republic has launched Season 19, introducing new collaborations and cosmetic items.
Evening Multiplex
This article presents a collection of recent trailers for various games, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Season 04 Reloaded multiplayer maps, the Kickstarter trailer for Last Summer, the Season 19 launch trailer for Riders Republic, and a trailer for War Thunder titled 'Heavy Cavalry'.
Ubisoft Shutting Multiple Studios, as the News Just Keeps Getting Worse
Ubisoft is reportedly shutting down its studios in Winnipeg and Belgrade, and restructuring its Barcelona unit, potentially impacting around 380 jobs. These closures are part of a broader effort by the publisher to reduce fixed costs by €200 million over the next two years, following multiple game cancellations and layoffs earlier this year.
Wuthering Waves’ April 30 update brings new characters, more story, and collabs with all of the IPs
Wuthering Waves' April 30th Update 3.3, titled 'Reverbs from the End of Galaxies,' introduces new characters Hiyuki and Denia, the Dimmr Plains region, and three new main quests. The update also features collaborations with IPs such as Resident Evil, Pragmata, Angry Birds, Riders Republic, Haikyu!, and Kaiju No. 8, offering unique motorcycle skins. Additionally, players can expect UI improvements and a new outfit accessory system.
Daily Video Game Deals Apr 14 – Goat Simulator: Remastered, Date Everything!, Blades of Fire, Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, Redemption Reapers & More
Daily video game deals for April 14, 2026, feature discounts on titles such as Goat Simulator: Remastered, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake. Savings are available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms.
Ubisoft ends game development at Red Storm and lays off 105 workers
Ubisoft has ended active game development at its subsidiary Red Storm Entertainment, resulting in the layoff of 105 employees as part of a global cost-saving initiative. The studio will transition to a support role, focusing on IT and engine development. This move is part of broader restructuring efforts within Ubisoft, which has seen multiple studio closures and layoffs this year.
