Microsoft Offers Free PC Versions of Ubisoft Games on Xbox
▼ Summary
– Microsoft and Ubisoft have launched a promotion allowing digital owners of select Ubisoft Xbox games to play the same titles on PC.
– To access the games, users must link their Ubisoft and Xbox accounts and sign into Ubisoft Connect on PC, with existing games available by August 4th and new purchases appearing immediately.
– DLC is included in the promotion, but purchased consumables like in-game currency remain platform-specific, and save transfers only work for selected games with cross-progression support.
– The eligible game list includes 13 titles such as Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Valhalla, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and Far Cry 6, but recent releases like Assassin’s Creed Shadows are not included.
– The promotion is one-way only, meaning Ubisoft Connect purchases do not unlock digital Xbox versions of the games.
Microsoft has launched a compelling new promotion in partnership with Ubisoft, offering free PC versions of select Ubisoft games to anyone who owns them digitally on Xbox. This “console-to-PC” cross-play initiative gives players significant flexibility, covering a broad catalog that includes titles like Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Far Cry 6, The Crew 2, Rainbow Six Siege, and Watch Dogs Legion.
To take advantage of the offer, simply link your Ubisoft and Xbox accounts, then log into the same Ubisoft account on your PC through Ubisoft Connect. Eligible games should appear in your library by August 4th at the latest, though new Xbox purchases will be accessible immediately. The program also includes downloadable content, but consumables such as in-game currency remain locked to a single platform. Additionally, save game transfers between Xbox and PC are limited to “selected games that support cross progression.”
Here is the complete list of titles included in the promotion:
- Assassin’s Creed MirageNotably absent are the most recent Assassin’s Creed entries, Shadows and Black Flag Resynced, though there is hope they will be added over time. It is also important to understand that this program works in only one direction: purchasing a game through Ubisoft Connect on PC does not grant you a corresponding digital copy on Xbox.What are your thoughts on this new cross-platform benefit? Share your opinion in the comments below.
