Panajev2001a
GAF's Pleasant Genius
So… what is the difference here? Just one less software to install but still a login requirement. Rage ensues…
Steam version of Assassin's Creed Shadows does not require the use of Ubisoft Connect
Spiral1407
Member
If only they could do that for their legacy titles. I hate having to install Unisoft connect when I want to play AC2 or Rayman Legends.
MMaRsu
Gold Member
Inquisition was also trash
brenobnfm
Member
You're entitled to your terrible opinion, and while being CONSENSUS game of its year (which Dragon Age Inquisition is) doesn't guarantee the game isn't in fact trash, like God of War 2018 and The Last of Us Part II are, Dragon Age Inquisition would still win GOTY last year just by releasing the way it still was in 2014, graphics and all, amazing game.
Reizo Ryuu
Member
Sentenza
Member
Which I would be perfectly fine with.
I'm just annoyed that they always seem to "attempt to do the right thing" with games I had absolutely no interest in.
Bojji
Member
I bought this on Steam yesterday, and it's given me a free copy of Ubisoft Connect.
You can't avoid this bullshit.
That's why I go to the source, I have connect "pass" for 1 month.
calistan
Member
Yeah, I wasn't aware that the Steam shop's warning of 'requires third-party account' meant a stealth install of Ubisoft Connect. It should mention that, as I don't know if I can safely remove it and still run the game.
Bojji
Member
It will probably be reinstalled once you try to play the game again. But maybe not...
mayham2199
Member
One thing I wish Steam would do is stop the third party launchers period.
calistan
Member
I just tried removing it, in the name of science, and... bollocks. Now I have to either reinstall the game or download a separate Ubisoft Connect installer. Steam really ought to warn people about this.
laynelane
Member
Can they do that? I've often wondered if they have the authority to - not a PC gamer so I'm genuinely asking. For the sake of customer convenience and ease, it would be great if they could.
pudel
Member
They could do the same as gog...yep. But than they might scare away a few publishers/games (and lots of mp titles). Gabe really goes the 100% neutral route here and leaves it to the gamers battle it out with the devs....and its not the worst approach. Its also upto the gamers to make clear to these companies that they prefer steam (or gog) over any other store, but without this "launchception" stuff. Quite a few devs can read the room way better than Ubi & co. and offer their sp-games on gog and "drm-free" on steam....they are listening to what their customers want and usually get rewarded for it. For me thats a huge thing. If I see a game with 3rd party launcher and denuvo on top...most of the time thats an instant "nope" for me (at least at release).
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Bojji
Member
I just tried removing it, in the name of science, and... bollocks. Now I have to either reinstall the game or download a separate Ubisoft Connect installer. Steam really ought to warn people about this.
Damn.
Reinstall the client or try this:
calistan
Member
It was no problem, I just grabbed the Ubisoft Connect installer from the Ubisoft website. Shows it really is the full version of Ubisoft Connect, not just some lite version packaged with the game.Damn.
Reinstall the client or try this: