In a significant move for gamers, Microsoft has unveiled a partnership with Ubisoft that allows owners of select Ubisoft titles on Xbox to seamlessly transition their gaming experience to PC, all at no additional cost. This collaboration opens new avenues for players who wish to enjoy their favorite games across platforms.
How It Works
For those who own digital copies of specific Ubisoft games on Xbox, the process is straightforward. The following titles will now be accessible through your Ubisoft Connect account, enabling you to download and play them on PC:
- Assassin’s Creed Mirage
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
- Far Cry 6
- Immortals Fenyx Rising
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Riders Republic
- Skull and Bones
- The Crew 2
- The Crew Motorfest
- Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction
- Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
- Watch Dogs Legion
Ubisoft Connect serves as the company’s dedicated PC launcher, functioning not only as a platform for game management but also as a social hub for players to connect across different gaming environments. Microsoft has indicated that while new purchases of these titles will appear in Ubisoft Connect immediately, players should anticipate a wait until August 4th for previously acquired games to show up.
Important Considerations
While this partnership is promising, there are certain limitations to keep in mind. Notably, the initiative does not allow for the reverse; PC games cannot be converted into digital Xbox copies. Additionally, while downloadable content (DLC) associated with owned games will transfer to PC, consumable items and in-game currency may not. To verify what has successfully migrated, players can check the Properties page of each game on Ubisoft Connect.
In a related announcement, several premium editions of Ubisoft games are now available on the Xbox app for PC. Titles such as Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws, Skull and Bones, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown are among those featured. Furthermore, additional add-ons from various Ubisoft franchises will also be purchasable through the Xbox app on PC, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
