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Ubisoft has officially confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Shadows players on Steam won’t need to install the Ubisoft Connect Launcher to play the game! This is a huge win for gamers who prefer keeping all their titles in one place. However, there’s still a small catch you should know about.
🏹 Assassin’s Creed Shadows Is Almost Here – But It’s Been a Long Road
With its March 20 release date fast approaching, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to be the first RPG-style entry in the franchise since Assassin’s Creed Valhalla in 2020. While Ubisoft has had to delay the game multiple times, fans are hopeful that the extra development time means a polished and immersive experience awaits them.
💬 Ubisoft knows that Assassin’s Creed Shadows needs to be a hit, especially given its flagship status in the gaming industry.
🎯 Ubisoft Confirms Steam Players Won’t Need Ubisoft Connect Launcher
In a recent tech Q&A, a fan asked whether Assassin’s Creed Shadows would require the Ubisoft Connect Launcher when played on Steam.
📢 Ubisoft’s response? Good news! The game won’t require you to install or launch Ubisoft Connect separately when playing via Steam.
✅ No need for an extra launcher
✅ A cleaner, more seamless gaming experience
✅ Less clutter in your game library
🔹 The Catch?
While you won’t need the full Ubisoft Connect Launcher, you will have to link your Ubisoft account to Steam, and the game will come with a lite embedded version of Ubisoft Connect.
💡 It’s not a total disconnect from Ubisoft’s ecosystem, but it’s a step in the right direction for players who want to avoid additional launchers.
🔥 Steam Deck Support & More Good News for Players
Steam users have more reasons to be excited! 🎉
🕹️ Ubisoft has now confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be playable on the Steam Deck at launch—a change from its earlier stance. Initially, the game was not supposed to be Steam Deck-compatible, so this reversal is a welcome surprise for handheld gamers!
With just a few weeks to go before launch, we may see even more exciting updates leading up to March 20.
🤯 What’s Next for Assassin’s Creed? A Game Every Six Months?
Post-Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Ubisoft isn’t slowing down when it comes to its biggest franchise.
🔎 Rumors suggest that Ubisoft is planning to release a new Assassin’s Creed game every six months over the next decade!
⚠️ While this doesn’t necessarily mean a massive AAA release twice a year, it still raises concerns about franchise fatigue among fans.
📌 Take this rumor with a grain of salt, but for now, let’s focus on seeing how well Assassin’s Creed Shadows delivers before worrying about Ubisoft’s long-term strategy.
🎮 Are you excited about Assassin’s Creed Shadows? Will you be playing on Steam or Steam Deck? Drop your thoughts in the comments! ⬇️🔥
