Ubisoft+ Explained

Ubisoft+
Developer:Ubisoft
Type:Subscription gaming service
Status:Active

Ubisoft+ (formerly Uplay+[1] ) is a subscription-based video game service from Ubisoft offering access to download and play games from Ubisoft's library for a single monthly fee.[2] Ubisoft+ offers subscribers unlimited access to a catalog of more than 100 games on Microsoft Windows PCs, including titles such as Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and Immortals Fenyx Rising.[3] Ubisoft+ also includes premium editions to games, classic titles and additional content packs.[4] With a Ubisoft+ subscription, games can be downloaded and played on Windows computers using the free Ubisoft Connect game launcher.

History

Ubisoft announced the new subscription service Uplay+ at E3 2019.[5] The service launched on September 3, 2019, for Windows.[6] [7] [8]

In October 2020, Uplay+ rebranded to Ubisoft+ and announced its service expansion to cloud gaming platforms Amazon Luna and Google Stadia for US subscribers in November 2020 and December 2020, respectively.[9] [10] New releases were added including in October 2020,[11] Assassin's Creed Valhalla in November 2020[12] and Immortals Fenyx Rising in December 2020.[13]

In June 2022, the company launched Ubisoft+ Classics featuring older games on PlayStation consoles as part of the revamped PlayStation Plus subscription service on the Extra, Deluxe, and Premium tiers.[14] Ubisoft+ was launched for Xbox consoles on April 12, 2023.[15] In January 2024, Ubisoft+ Classics was launched for Microsoft Windows as a standalone subscription, whereas the full subscription was rebranded Ubisoft+ Premium.[16] In March 2024, Ubisoft+ Classics became available on PlayStation consoles as a standalone subscription.[17]

Criticism

In January 2024, Ubisoft was criticized by some gamers following an interview statement by Philippe Tremblay, Director of Subscriptions, that they need to get "comfortable" with not "owning" their games as part of the evolving landscape of game subscription services.[18] [19] [20] [21]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gartenberg . Chaim . October 27, 2020 . UPlay Plus subscription service rebrands as Ubisoft Plus, expands to Stadia and Luna . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210429050029/https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/27/21535105/ubisoft-plus-uplay-subscription-service-google-stadia-amazon-luna-pc-gaming . April 29, 2021 . May 28, 2021 . The Verge . en.
  2. Web site: Statt . Nick . June 10, 2019 . Ubisoft reveals game subscription service UPlay Plus for PC and Google Stadia . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190716035034/https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/10/18660371/ubisoft-uplay-plus-game-streaming-service-google-stadia-price-release-date-e3-2019 . July 16, 2019 . August 29, 2019 . The Verge.
  3. Web site: Tabari . Rami . October 2020 . Ubisoft's game subscription service rebrands to Ubisoft+, expands to Amazon and Stadia . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210616171737/https://www.laptopmag.com/uk/news/ubisofts-game-subscription-service-rebrands-to-ubisoft-expands-to-amazon-and-stadia . June 16, 2021 . May 28, 2021 . LaptopMag . en.
  4. Web site: Prange . Stephanie . October 27, 2020 . Ubisoft Subscription Service Becomes Ubisoft+, Will Add Amazon Luna and Stadia Platforms – Media Play News . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210621154815/https://www.mediaplaynews.com/ubisoft-subscription-service-becomes-ubisoft-will-add-amazon-luna-and-stadia-platforms/ . June 21, 2021 . May 28, 2021 . en-US.
  5. Web site: Maguid . Youssef . June 19, 2019 . Uplay+ Subscription Service To Give Players Access To 100+ Ubisoft Games – E3 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210411153333/https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/2ME5WkkGtnai5uPHqdszm7/uplay-subscription-service-to-give-players-access-to-100-ubisoft-games-e3-2019 . April 11, 2021 . May 28, 2021 . news.ubisoft.com . en-us.
  6. Web site: Information about Uplay+ . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190829035706/https://support.ubi.com/en-US/Faqs/000043786/Information-about-Uplay-UP . August 29, 2019 . August 29, 2019 . support.ubi.com . en.
  7. Web site: Takahashi . Dean . September 3, 2019 . Ubisoft debuts Uplay+ game subscription service for Windows . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210921153538/https://venturebeat.com/2019/09/03/ubisoft-debuts-uplay-game-subscription-service-for-windows/ . September 21, 2021 . May 28, 2021 . VentureBeat . en-US.
  8. Web site: Country and region availability for Uplay+ . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190829035650/https://support.ubi.com/en-US/faqs/000045738 . August 29, 2019 . August 29, 2019 . support.ubi.com . en.
  9. Web site: Dillet . Romain . October 27, 2020 . Ubisoft's subscription service comes to Stadia and Luna . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210103153907/https://social.techcrunch.com/2020/10/27/ubisofts-subscription-service-comes-to-stadia-and-luna/ . January 3, 2021 . May 28, 2021 . TechCrunch . en-US.
  10. Web site: Good . Owen S. . October 28, 2020 . Ubisoft's subscription service is coming to Amazon and Stadia . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211201222850/https://www.polygon.com/2020/10/28/21538331/ubisoft-plus-uplay-plus-name-change-cost-google-stadia-amazon-luna-pc . December 1, 2021 . May 28, 2021 . Polygon . en.
  11. Web site: March 16, 2021 . Release date for Watch Dogs: Legion . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231013192825/https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/help/watch-dogs-legion/gameplay/article/release-date-for-watch-dogs-legion/000062184 . October 13, 2023 . May 28, 2021 . www.ubisoft.com.
  12. Web site: April 27, 2021 . Release date for Assassin's Creed Valhalla . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231013192720/https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/help/assassins-creed-valhalla/gameplay/article/release-date-for-assassins-creed-valhalla/000062363 . October 13, 2023 . May 28, 2021 . www.ubisoft.com.
  13. Web site: April 19, 2021 . Release date for Immortals Fenyx Rising . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231013192720/https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/help/immortals-fenyx-rising/gameplay/article/release-date-for-immortals-fenyx-rising/000061184 . October 13, 2023 . May 28, 2021 . www.ubisoft.com.
  14. Web site: Bonthuys . Darryn . May 16, 2022 . Ubisoft+ Is Being Added To PS Plus Extra And Premium In June . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220516142454/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ubisoft-is-being-added-to-ps-plus-extra-and-premium-in-june/1100-6503482/ . May 16, 2022 . May 16, 2022 . GameSpot.
  15. Web site: Spurlin . Brittany . April 12, 2023 . The Ubisoft+ subscription service is officially coming to Xbox consoles . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230413190655/https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/1heUnw3dRzo7ufbYXjOUKf/ubisoft-multi-access-lets-xbox-players-jump-into-assassins-creed-valhalla-the-division-2-and-more . April 13, 2023 . April 13, 2023 . Ubisoft.com.
  16. Web site: Ubisoft+ Multi-Access and PC Access Become Ubisoft+ Premium, Cheaper Tier Ubisoft+ Classics Available . Wesley . Yin-Poole . IGN . January 15, 2024.
  17. Web site: PS Store Is Now Offering A Ubisoft Plus Classics Standalone Membership Option . 8 March 2024 . 17 May 2024.
  18. Web site: Yin-Poole . Wesley . 2024-01-16 . Ubisoft Exec Says Gamers Need to Get 'Comfortable' Not Owning Their Games for Subscriptions to Take Off . 2024-01-20 . IGN . en.
  19. Web site: Grayson . Nathan . 2024-01-17 . Video Game Ownership Is Already Dead - Aftermath . 2024-01-20 . aftermath.site . en.
  20. Web site: Robertson . Joshua . 2024-01-15 . Ubisoft Exec Says Gamers Need To Get Comfortable With "Not Owning Your Games" . 2024-01-20 . TheGamer . en.
  21. Web site: Nwaenie . Chike . 2024-01-18 . Ubisoft Exec Says Players Should Feel "Comfortable" With Not Owning Games . 2024-01-20 . CBR . en.

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