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Ubisoft+
DeveloperUbisoft
TypeSubscription gaming service
Launch dateSeptember 3, 2019 (2019-09-03)
Platform(s)
StatusActive
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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, Watch Dogs: Legion 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

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Ubisoft announced the new subscription service Uplay+ at E3 2019.[5][6] The service launched on September 3, 2019, for Windows.[7][8][9]

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.[10][11] New releases were added including Watch Dogs: Legion in October 2020,[12] Assassin's Creed Valhalla in November 2020[13] and Immortals Fenyx Rising in December 2020.[14]

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.[15] Ubisoft+ was launched for Xbox consoles on April 12, 2023.[16] In January 2024, Ubisoft+ Classics was launched for Microsoft Windows as a standalone subscription, whereas the full subscription was rebranded Ubisoft+ Premium.[17] In March 2024, Ubisoft+ Classics became available on PlayStation consoles as a standalone subscription.[18]

On September 3, 2024, StarHub has announced to bring Ubisoft+ across Southeast Asia (via GameHub+), marking the first time the service launched in the Asian markets.[19]

Criticism

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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.[20][21][22][23]

Logos

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  • 2019–2020
    2019–2020
  • 2020–present
    2020–present

References

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  1. ^ Gartenberg, Chaim (October 27, 2020). "UPlay Plus subscription service rebrands as Ubisoft Plus, expands to Stadia and Luna". The Verge. Archived from the original on April 29, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  2. ^ Statt, Nick (June 10, 2019). "Ubisoft reveals game subscription service UPlay Plus for PC and Google Stadia". The Verge. Archived from the original on July 16, 2019. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  3. ^ Tabari, Rami (October 2020). "Ubisoft's game subscription service rebrands to Ubisoft+, expands to Amazon and Stadia". LaptopMag. Archived from the original on June 16, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  4. ^ Prange, Stephanie (October 27, 2020). "Ubisoft Subscription Service Becomes Ubisoft+, Will Add Amazon Luna and Stadia Platforms – Media Play News". Archived from the original on June 21, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  5. ^ Ubisoft Announces Uplay+ Subscription Service for PC – E3 2019 – IGN, June 10, 2019, archived from the original on July 9, 2019, retrieved August 29, 2019
  6. ^ Maguid, Youssef (June 19, 2019). "Uplay+ Subscription Service To Give Players Access To 100+ Ubisoft Games – E3 2019". news.ubisoft.com. Archived from the original on April 11, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  7. ^ "Information about Uplay+". support.ubi.com. Archived from the original on August 29, 2019. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  8. ^ Takahashi, Dean (September 3, 2019). "Ubisoft debuts Uplay+ game subscription service for Windows". VentureBeat. Archived from the original on September 21, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  9. ^ "Country and region availability for Uplay+". support.ubi.com. Archived from the original on August 29, 2019. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  10. ^ Dillet, Romain (October 27, 2020). "Ubisoft's subscription service comes to Stadia and Luna". TechCrunch. Archived from the original on January 3, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  11. ^ Good, Owen S. (October 28, 2020). "Ubisoft's subscription service is coming to Amazon and Stadia". Polygon. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  12. ^ "Release date for Watch Dogs: Legion". www.ubisoft.com. March 16, 2021. Archived from the original on October 13, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  13. ^ "Release date for Assassin's Creed Valhalla". www.ubisoft.com. April 27, 2021. Archived from the original on October 13, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  14. ^ "Release date for Immortals Fenyx Rising". www.ubisoft.com. April 19, 2021. Archived from the original on October 13, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  15. ^ Bonthuys, Darryn (May 16, 2022). "Ubisoft+ Is Being Added To PS Plus Extra And Premium In June". GameSpot. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  16. ^ Spurlin, Brittany (April 12, 2023). "The Ubisoft+ subscription service is officially coming to Xbox consoles". Ubisoft.com. Archived from the original on April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  17. ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (January 15, 2024). "Ubisoft+ Multi-Access and PC Access Become Ubisoft+ Premium, Cheaper Tier Ubisoft+ Classics Available". IGN.
  18. ^ "PS Store Is Now Offering A Ubisoft Plus Classics Standalone Membership Option". March 8, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  19. ^ "Powered by StarHub, GameHub+ Levels Up the Gaming Experience with Ubisoft+ Subscription across Southeast Asia". StarHub (Press release). September 3, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  20. ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (January 16, 2024). "Ubisoft Exec Says Gamers Need to Get 'Comfortable' Not Owning Their Games for Subscriptions to Take Off". IGN. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  21. ^ Grayson, Nathan (January 17, 2024). "Video Game Ownership Is Already Dead - Aftermath". aftermath.site. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  22. ^ Robertson, Joshua (January 15, 2024). "Ubisoft Exec Says Gamers Need To Get Comfortable With "Not Owning Your Games"". TheGamer. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  23. ^ Nwaenie, Chike (January 18, 2024). "Ubisoft Exec Says Players Should Feel "Comfortable" With Not Owning Games". CBR. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
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