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Ubisoft is a gaming subscription service that offers access to a growing catalog of 100+ games on PC, including new releases, with additional content such as expansions and season passes, allowing users to enjoy their subscription on their favorite devices with the Multi Access plan. The service works by allowing users to create a Ubisoft account, which is free and provides exclusive benefits, and then subscribe to Ubisoft+ for $17.99 a month, cancel anytime, to access the catalog of games and additional content.
What is Ubisoft?
Ubisoft is a gaming company that offers a subscription service called Ubisoft+, which provides access to a large catalog of games on PC, including new releases, expansions, and season passes.
How to Use Ubisoft
To use Ubisoft, users need to open Ubisoft Connect PC, go to the Ubisoft+ tab, find the game they want to activate, and select the arrow icon in the bottom-right corner of the game’s tile, after which the game will be activated and added to their library.
FAQs
1. How do I get games on Ubisoft?
To get games on Ubisoft, users need to open Ubisoft Connect PC, go to the Games tab, select the game they want to install, and choose Download.
2. Does a Ubisoft account cost money?
No, a Ubisoft account is free, and users just need to create an account and agree to the terms and conditions for the use of Ubisoft’s services, with the only obligation being that users must be 13 years or older, depending on local data privacy laws.
3. Do you keep games from Ubisoft?
Yes, if users purchase any games or additional content included in the Ubisoft+ catalog while subscribed, they will keep these purchases, even if they cancel their membership.
4. Can you transfer games from Steam to Ubisoft Connect?
No, it is impossible to transfer games from Steam to Ubisoft Connect and vice versa, but if a game was purchased in Steam, it will be automatically activated in Ubisoft Connect, and users will always have to have access to Steam to play the game.
5. What happens when you buy a game from the Ubisoft store?
When users buy a game from the Ubisoft store, the game will be automatically added to their Ubisoft Connect PC library, with a Coming soon status, and if pre-loading is available for the purchase, it will be indicated with the Pre-load status, after which users will be able to access their game once it has been released.
6. How much is Ubisoft a month?
Ubisoft+ costs $17.99 a month, and users can cancel anytime.
7. How can I activate my existing Ubisoft+ subscription?
To activate an existing Ubisoft+ subscription, users need to link their Xbox account with their Ubisoft account to have access to select Ubisoft games available on Xbox at no extra cost.
8. What are the requirements to have a Ubisoft account?
To create a Ubisoft account, users need to enter their email address and a password, followed by the Ubisoft username they would like to use, and enter their age, noting that they must be at least 13 years old to create a Ubisoft account.
9. What do you get with a Ubisoft subscription?
Subscribing to Ubisoft+ gives users access to Ubisoft’s growing catalog of 100+ games on PC, including new releases, with the Multi Access plan allowing users to play on consoles and in the cloud gaming, and additional content, such as expansions and season passes.
10. How to play free games on Ubisoft?
To play free games on Ubisoft, users need to go to the Free Games section, select the icon of the game they want to play, and press the Download button to install the game.
11. Why can’t I play any of my Ubisoft games?
If users are having trouble playing their Ubisoft games, they should try restarting the desktop app, which may resolve temporary issues preventing the game from launching, and if any of the game files are corrupted, users will have an option to repair them through the file verification function.
12. How do you use Ubisoft on Xbox?
To use Ubisoft on Xbox, users need to activate their subscription on Xbox by linking the Microsoft account they use for Xbox gaming to their Ubisoft account used for the purchase of Ubisoft+.
13. Is Ubisoft only for PC?
No, Ubisoft+ allows users to access the catalog of games on multiple platforms, including consoles and cloud gaming, with the Multi Access plan.
14. Can you play Ubisoft games without internet?
Yes, Ubisoft Connect PC will launch in offline mode automatically if users have no internet connection, but some games, services, and functions may not be available.
15. Is joining Ubisoft Club free?
Yes, Ubisoft Connect serves as a combination of a free reward system and online profile system for players of Ubisoft games, and users can complete in-game achievements to earn points towards their profile.