Ubisoft has made an exciting announcement, confirming its return to Steam with all upcoming releases launching on Valve’s storefront. The much-anticipated Assassin’s Creed Shadows will lead the way on 14th February next year.
Ubisoft’s Return to Steam
Assassin’ Creed: Shadows marks Ubisoft’s first day one release on Steam since Starlink: Battle for Atlas in April 2019. Previously, the publisher chose to release its PC titles exclusively on its own platform and the Epic Games Store.
Valve’s Platform
After a long absence on Steam, Ubisoft made a significant shift in December 2022 when Assassin’s Creed Valhalla finally arrived on Valve’s platform, two years after its initial release. Following this, Anno 1800 and Roller Champions also transitioned to Steam. The experiment proved successful, leading to more Ubisoft titles being released on Steam, although usually after other digital stores.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
In the recent announcement regarding Assassin’s Creed Shadows delay, Ubisoft revealed its new strategy for PC titles. The launch of Shadows on 14th February will signify the return of day one releases on Steam for Ubisoft.
Challenges Faced by Ubisoft
Ubisoft has encountered difficulties in recent years, which prompted a shift to a more cautious approach in 2023 due to disappointing financial results. This change was accompanied by cancellations, job cuts, and delays. The company’s stock price has also seen a significant decline, with poor sales of Star Wars Outlaws and a lack of interest in XDefiant being cited as contributing factors.
FAQs
Q: When did Ubisoft announce its return to Steam?
A: Ubisoft announced its full return to Steam with all new releases launching on Valve’s storefront, starting with Assassin’s Creed Shadows on 14th February next year.
Q: What was the last game Ubisoft released on Steam before Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
A: The last Ubisoft game to have a day one release on Steam before Assassin’s Creed Shadows was Starlink: Battle for Atlas in April 2019.
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