Why is ubisoft not using steam?

Ubisoft largely abandoned Steam in 2019 in favour of their own storefront, and exclusivity with the Epic Games Store that began with The Division 2. At that time, Ubisoft commented the deal with Epic was “a long-term positive”, with Epic taking less of a cut from game sales revenue than Valve.

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2023-07-14 02:05:39

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Can steam deck play ubisoft games?
Ubisoft has become the newest developer to break the Steam Deck compatibility of their games by updating their Ubisoft Connect
Ubisoft Connect
Ubisoft Connect (formerly Uplay) is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications service developed by Ubisoft to provide an experience similar to the achievements/trophies offered by various other game companies. The service is provided across various platforms.
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Ubisoft Connect - Wikipedia
launcher, making games like Ghost Recon Breakpoint
Ghost Recon Breakpoint
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint is a tactical shooter video game developed by Ubisoft Paris and published by Ubisoft. The game was released worldwide on 4 October 2019 for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One, and on 18 December 2019 for Stadia.
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint - Wikipedia
, The Division 2, Watch Dogs Legion, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla unplayable on Steam Deck/Linux.
2024-01-19 04:57:27

Why did ubisoft leave steam?
The publisher's initial exit from Steam came as Ubisoft executive Chris Early called the company's business model 'unrealistic'. 'It doesn't reflect where the world is today in terms of game distribution,' he told The New York Times in August 2019.
2024-01-11 06:59:19

Why did ubisoft come back to steam?
When asked why the publisher is now returning to that marketplace, a Ubisoft spokesperon told GamesIndustry.biz: "We're constantly evaluating how to bring our games to different audiences wherever they are, while providing a consistent player ecosystem through Ubisoft Connect
Ubisoft Connect
Ubisoft Connect (formerly Uplay) is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications service developed by Ubisoft to provide an experience similar to the achievements/trophies offered by various other game companies. The service is provided across various platforms.
https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ubisoft_Connect
Ubisoft Connect - Wikipedia
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2023-09-25 05:57:03

Can you play with steam friends from ubisoft?
When playing a game through Ubisoft Connect PC, you will be able to join multiplayer games with your Ubisoft Connect friends even if you have purchased the game through another approved retailer, such as Steam or the Epic Games Store.
2023-06-01 10:04:31

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