Ubisoft and Xbox Expand Partnership with Free PC Copies
Ubisoft and Xbox have recently announced an exciting expansion to their ongoing partnership, offering Xbox owners free access to select games on PC. This collaboration has been in the works for some time, and it’s clear that both parties are committed to providing a seamless gaming experience for their customers.
Starting immediately, Xbox owners who have purchased select titles on their console will receive a free copy of those games on PC through Ubisoft Connect. This offer is available to those who own the following games on Xbox:
- Assassin’s Creed: Shadows
- Others (to be announced)
These games should appear in your Ubisoft Connect library by next week, provided your accounts are linked. If you happen to purchase these games on Xbox later, you will receive them on PC automatically. However, this offer does not extend both ways; if you buy one of these games on PC first, you will not receive it on Xbox.
This is a great benefit for those who previously played on console but have made the jump to PC. The ability to access your games across multiple platforms is a significant advantage, especially for those who enjoy playing different games on different devices.
Premium Editions and Backward Compatibility
Ubisoft has also added a range of premium editions for their games, including Assassin’s Creed Shadows, to Xbox’s PC app. This move is part of a larger effort to provide Xbox owners with more options and flexibility when it comes to their gaming experience.
Recently, Xbox has made a significant push toward PC gaming, with select backward-compatible titles from the original Xbox now available on PC. More titles are expected to be added in the future, providing a vast library of games for PC gamers to enjoy.
The Future of Xbox and PC Gaming
There are rumors that Microsoft is planning a feature that will allow players to digitize their physical games library, possibly ahead of the next Xbox console. This could make their games accessible on PC, providing a seamless transition between console and PC gaming.
It’s believed that the next Xbox will be more PC-like, with a focus on providing a unified gaming experience across multiple platforms. This expansion of the partnership between Ubisoft and Xbox is likely just the beginning of a larger initiative to prepare for the next-generation of Xbox.
Cade Onder, a freelancer for IGN’s news team, has been following this story closely. He notes that this is an exciting development for gamers, providing more options and flexibility when it comes to their gaming experience.
