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Ubisoft May Let Steam Players Uninstall the Connect Launcher
Ubisoft appears to be changing how its Steam releases handle the Ubisoft Connect launcher, potentially allowing players to remove it after installing or playing certain games. The announcement’s exact scope and timing remain unclear, and the details have been difficult to verify from Ubisoft’s post.
First seen Sep 10 ago4 sources covering
Sources (4)
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EN-ORIGINAL (3)
Ubisoft is reportedly killing its controversial launcher on PC.
PolygonSep 10
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
Rock Paper ShotgunSep 10
Ubisoft Is Making Its Games Work Better on Steam by Letting You Uninstall Connect
Digital FoundrySep 10
How sources are framing this
Both reports describe a potential reduction in Ubisoft Connect requirements, but emphasize that Ubisoft’s announcement is difficult to locate or interpret and does not clearly establish the scope or timing.
What we know
- Ubisoft is reportedly adjusting Steam integration for its PC games.
- Players may be able to uninstall Ubisoft Connect while retaining access to supported games.
- The change could reduce the need for Ubisoft’s separate launcher when playing through Steam.
- Ubisoft’s announcement reportedly provides limited or unclear details about which games are included and when the change will arrive.