THE CRUNCH
Ubisoft has announced it will stop requiring its own Connect launcher to start games on Steam, in what it calls an initial step toward a smoother experience. The move follows years of criticism from players who dislike having to open a second app just to play a game they bought on Steam. Ubisoft Connect, previously known as Uplay, has long been a separate launcher that launches alongside Steam. The company says the '
The change will apply to a small number of Ubisoft titles on Steam initially, with the company promising to expand the change to more games in the future. Ubisoft has not yet provided a full list of which games will be affected or a specific timeline for the rollout. The company has also not explained why it is making the change now, other than to improve the launch experience. The move is seen as a response to player feedback and a recognition that the current system is clunky. The company has not said whether it will also remove the launcher requirement from the Epic Games Store. The change is part of a broader trend of game launchers trying to become more user-friendly and less intrusive. The move is also seen as a way to compete with Steam, which has a much more streamlined launch experience. The change is also seen as a way to reduce