Overview of Recent Ubisoft Developments on Steam
- Steam achievements have been introduced for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands.
- Additions to Steam achievements for Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag and Assassin’s Creed Unity were also made recently.
- Ubisoft’s renewed emphasis on Steam indicates a potential change in the company’s strategy regarding the platform.
Ubisoft has taken a significant step by integrating Steam achievements for its popular titles, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands. This development follows a similar initiative with Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag and Assassin’s Creed Unity, reinforcing Ubisoft’s commitment to enhancing player engagement on the Steam platform.
Launched in 2017 and 2019 respectively, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands and Breakpoint have had varied receptions—while Wildlands garnered a mix of reviews, Breakpoint faced substantial criticism, currently maintaining an average score of just 57 on OpenCritic. Historically, both titles were accessible on Steam but relied on Ubisoft’s launcher for achievements. However, Ubisoft’s recent trend of updating multiple games with native Steam achievements indicates a pivot from their previous strategy, particularly in light of disappointing sales for anticipated releases like Star Wars Outlaws and a downturn in company stock value.
List of Ubisoft Games with New Steam Achievements
“Ubisoft has been adding Steam achievements to various games recently (Ghost Recon, Assassin’s Creed titles)”pic.twitter.com/1lrC3tH9uy — Wario64 (@Wario64) December 16, 2024
- Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag
- Assassin’s Creed Unity
- Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint
- Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands
This recent action marks a notable shift for Ubisoft. Previously, the company exhibited a pattern of delays in releasing their games on Steam, often opting for their proprietary launcher first. For instance, the title Skulls and Bones made its Steam debut approximately six months post-launch. Intriguingly, the forthcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to be available on Steam from day one, signaling an intent to strengthen ties with the platform.
Despite these recent engagements, Ubisoft’s connection with Steam appears to have complexities. Reports emerged earlier this month suggesting that Ubisoft has approached Valve with requests concerning the visibility of player counts on Steam. The company reportedly seeks to manage how player metrics are displayed to better convey game performance to investors.
Looking ahead, significant changes might be on the horizon for Ubisoft in 2025. Analyst Joost van Dreunen has speculated on potential “privatization and dismantling” of the company, which aligns with discussions among stakeholders advocating for a private model due to current challenges. The implications of these developments, particularly concerning the future availability of Ubisoft titles on Steam, remain to be seen as the situation unfolds.
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