Ubisoft has embarked on an exciting initiative, offering select users the opportunity to claim free PC versions of certain digital games purchased on Xbox. This promotion, which began this week, is available to owners of specific titles on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, allowing them to enjoy their games on PC at no extra cost.
This approach diverges from the familiar Xbox Play Anywhere feature, which enables players to access their Xbox games across both console and PC through the Xbox app. Instead, Ubisoft Connect will serve as the platform for these games, providing a seamless experience without the need to connect to Xbox’s servers. This is particularly appealing in light of the recent Xbox server outage that left countless users unable to access their purchased games.
Moreover, this initiative opens the door for easier gameplay on Linux systems. While the Xbox app is exclusive to Windows PCs, savvy users can employ Proton to run select Ubisoft titles on Linux-based platforms like the Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
What games are included in the offer?
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How to claim free Ubisoft PC games
To take advantage of this offer, users must link their Xbox and Ubisoft Connect accounts if they own the digital versions of any of the listed titles on Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S. This transfer will also encompass season pass purchases and other downloadable content, although in-game currencies and consumables are excluded, except for titles that support cross-platform save functionality.
For those curious about their PC game library, the Ubisoft Connect app provides a comprehensive overview of owned titles, including the edition name associated with each account. The Properties page for each game details the available DLC and add-on content. It’s important to note that this process is one-way; users cannot claim the Xbox version of a game they already own on PC.
Additionally, Ubisoft is enhancing the Xbox PC app with a new selection of games featuring premium editions and add-on content. This curated list includes popular titles from the Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Watch Dogs franchises, along with anticipated releases like Star Wars Outlaws, Skull and Bones, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.
Among Ubisoft’s recent offerings is Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced, which has garnered positive reviews. In an 8/10 review, it was noted that “The developers at Ubisoft have clearly gone to great lengths to ensure that this remake deserves to exist, and it’s very clear after spending many hours with the game that it’s a love letter to the fans and the developers.”
