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Microsoft and Ubisoft announced an expansion of their partnership, introducing two significant new features for players. The first concerns the Xbox app on PC, which now includes premium editions and additional content for many of the French publisher's games. The second could be even more attractive for Xbox console owners. Selected digital Ubisoft games can also be activated on PCs at no additional cost. This applies to more than a dozen popular titles. Some users will get the new feature in the coming days.
Owners of selected Xbox games will receive the PC version at no extra cost
The biggest change is the ability to get the PC version of selected Ubisoft games for free. The offer applies to people who own the digital edition of a game on Xbox. Simply update the Ubisoft Connect app, and once the rollout is complete the titles will appear in the user's library. The process of making the games available to current owners will roll out gradually until August 4. From now on, people who buy the digital versions of the eligible games will automatically get access to both the Xbox and PC versions. The program includes, among others, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Far Cry 6, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Rainbow Six Siege, Rainbow Six Extraction, Skull and Bones, The Crew 2, The Crew Motorfest, Riders Republic and Watch Dogs Legion. Microsoft emphasizes that the promotion works only one way. That means PC owners will not receive free access to the console editions. The solution is intended to make it easier for players to use both platforms without having to repurchase the same titles. As a result, switching between console and PC will become much more convenient. For many users, this will be one of the most interesting changes in the Xbox ecosystem in recent months.
New premium editions and add-ons have arrived in the Xbox app for PC
Another new addition is an expansion of Ubisoft's offerings in the Xbox app for PC. The library has been updated with premium editions and selected DLC for many of the publisher's popular games. These include Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws, Rainbow Six Siege, Skull and Bones and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. The expansion also covers the Far Cry, Watch Dogs, The Crew and Assassin’s Creed series. In most cases, owned add-ons and season passes will also be carried over to the PC versions at no extra cost. The exception is one-time items and in-game currencies. Microsoft explains that content tied to an account will be visible in the Ubisoft Connect app along with information about owned add-ons. In titles that support cross-progression, players will also keep their progress across platforms. The expanded collaboration shows that Microsoft and Ubisoft are increasingly focused on integrating PCs with Xbox consoles. For users, this means fewer restrictions and more freedom to use purchased games. It's also another step toward unifying digital libraries across platforms.
Microsoft and Ubisoft have rolled out an appealing new offering for players on Xbox and PC. Selected games will be playable on both platforms after a one-time purchase of the digital console version, and the Xbox app on PC has also received new premium editions and expansions for many popular titles.
Source: Xbox
