Why did ubisoft came back to steam?

What happened between ubisoft and steam?

Answer: 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.

Is ubisoft back to steam?

Answer: Ubisoft games is returning to Steam after a three-year absence, beginning with the upcoming release of Assassin's Creed Valhalla on the storefront.

Why is ubisoft going back to steam?

Answer: 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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Can i transfer ubisoft to steam?

Answer: Thank you. . Transfer game from Steam to 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
and vice versa is impossible. However, if you game was purchased in Steam, it automatically activated in Ubisoft Connect, but you always have to have access to Steam f you would like to play the game.

Why doesnt ubisoft use steam?

Answer: The main reason why I say this is because they have established their own game market with their own currency (Units) for in-game purchases and their own game launcher (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
) on PC. They have positioned themselves as a competitor to other launchers like Battle.net (Activision-Blizzard) and Origin (EA
Origin (EA
Origin is a digital distribution platform developed by Electronic Arts for purchasing and playing video games. In October 2022, Origin ceased operations for its Windows platform, directing players to EA Play. The Mac and mobile versions remain online.
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Origin (service) - Wikipedia
).