Is Ubisoft Going to Return to Steam?

Ubisoft is indeed returning to Steam, with several of its popular titles, including Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Far Cry 6, and Anno 1800, already available on the platform, marking a significant shift in the company’s distribution strategy. This move comes after a three-year absence from Steam, during which Ubisoft focused on releasing its games on the Epic Games Store and its own Ubisoft Connect platform.

Ubisoft’s Return to Steam: FAQs

General Questions

1. What Ubisoft games are coming to Steam?: Far Cry 6, Riders Republic, Rainbow Six Extraction, and Monopoly Madness are among the titles that will be released on Steam, in addition to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Anno 1800.
2. Why did Ubisoft leave Steam?: Ubisoft’s decision to leave Steam was a business decision, aiming to focus on the Epic Games Store and its own Ubisoft Store, which offered more favorable revenue-sharing models.
3. Is Assassin’s Creed Valhalla on Steam?: Yes, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is available on Steam, and its Steam page is live, allowing players to purchase and download the game.

Game-Specific Questions

4. Is Far Cry 6 on Steam?: Far Cry 6 is available on Steam, and players can purchase and download it from the Steam store.
5. WillFar Cry 7 be on Steam?: While there is no official confirmation, given Ubisoft’s renewed partnership with Steam, it’s likely that Far Cry 7 will be available on the platform.
6. Can I play Assassin’s Creed on Steam?: Yes, Assassin’s Creed games, including Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, can be played on Steam, and players can access their Ubisoft Connect accounts to play their purchased games.

Technical and Purchasing Questions

7. How do I activate a Ubisoft game on Steam?: Players can activate a Ubisoft game on Steam by opening Steam, going to the Games menu, selecting Activate a Product on Steam, and entering the product key.
8. Can I use a Uplay key on Steam?: No, a Uplay key will not work if the base game is activated through another platform, such as Steam.
9. Will I lose access to my Ubisoft games if I cancel my Ubisoft+ subscription?: No, players who purchase games or additional content while subscribed to Ubisoft+ will keep their purchases, even if they cancel their membership.

Steam and Ubisoft Store Questions

10. Is Anno 1800 leaving Steam?: No, Anno 1800 is actually returning to Steam, after being previously removed, as part of Ubisoft’s renewed partnership with the platform.
11. Can I buy Ubisoft games on Steam?: Yes, players can purchase Ubisoft games directly on Steam, and the game will be added to their Steam library.
12. Is Assassin’s Creed Mirage on Steam?: No, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is not available on Steam, due to Ubisoft’s partnership with Epic Games, which makes the game exclusive to the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Connect.

Additional Questions

13. Why was Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag removed from Steam?: Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag was temporarily removed from Steam due to a technical issue, which was later resolved.
14. Is Far Cry 6 free to play?: Far Cry 6 is not permanently free to play, but it has been made available for free for a limited time on several occasions, with significant discounts for players who want to purchase the game.
15. What are the system requirements for Far Cry 6 on Steam?: The system requirements for Far Cry 6 on Steam include a minimum of 170 GB of available storage space, with recommended specifications varying depending on the desired gameplay experience.