JorRaptor on UCP: « Do we need the Ubisoft launcher if we buy the game on Steam? »
Ubisoft Connect Team: Launching the game through Steam doesn’t require you to download and install the Ubisoft Connect Launcher, as the Steam installation already includes a lite embedded version of it. You simply need to link your Ubisoft Connect account to Steam.
As Assassin’s Creed Shadows comes with cross-save and cross-progression features, linking your Ubisoft Connect account allows us to provide you with a seamless experience no matter where you play. Through Ubisoft Connect, you will also be part of our global loyalty program to unlock rewards and exclusive discounts, including on pre-orders and new releases.
For those without a Ubisoft Connect account, you can easily create one on the first launch and link it with your Steam account. This one-time setup ensures you won’t need to log in again.
“Don’t worry, you don’t have to download a separate launcher, we’ve included it for you :)”
Fuck making a ubisoft account.