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This article clears up the doubt, whether you need Ubisoft Connect to play Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PC via Steam.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is an action role-playing game set to release in March 2025 for Windows, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, macOS, and iPadOS. Previously, you needed Ubisoft Connect to play other Assassin’s Creed series games on PC. Players were required to download the Ubisoft Connect Launcher separately to access the game, manage updates, and unlock rewards.
In this article, we will try to clear your doubts regarding the requirement of Ubisoft Connect to play Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PC via Steam.
Playing Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PC via Steam
With over 300K pre-orders, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is already creating waves in the gaming community. Ubisoft shared the recommended PC specifications for running the game with the desired settings, and if your PC meets the required specs, you can run the game on 4K and 60fps. The question on gamers’ minds was: Do you need Ubisoft Connect to play Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PC via Steam?
In the latest Q&A session, Ubisoft addressed the concerns of the franchise’s dedicated fans and cleared that, in conclusion, you would not need to download and install the Ubisoft Connect Launcher separately to launch Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PC via Steam.
This is because the Steam already has an inbuilt version of the launcher. However, you will need to have a Ubisoft Connect account linked to your Steam in order to launch the game. Simply link your Ubisoft Connect account to Steam before downloading the Assassin’s Creed Shadows on your PC.
You can also create a new Ubisoft Connect account by following this step-by-step guide:
- Go to the login page and simply click on Create an account.
- Complete the registration form with the necessary details.
- Please carefully read the Terms of Use, Terms of Sale and Terms of Policy.
- Check the box if you accept the terms.
- Pick the option: Create a Ubisoft Account.
- To activate the account you created, first verify your email address.
Linking your Ubisoft Connect account, therefore, would not take you long. Moreover, it is a one-time process that allows you to log in smoothly and without trouble.
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