Xbox has announced a major expansion of its partnership with Ubisoft, allowing owners of thirteen titles from the French publisher on console to claim free PC versions. The promotion is already live and requires linking an Xbox account to Ubisoft Connect to unlock the digital copies. This strategic move strengthens the Xbox ecosystem and bridges the gap between console and PC, aligning with rumors about Microsoft's next-generation hardware.
Thirteen titles available for immediate download
The selection spans Ubisoft's biggest franchises, from shooters to open-world adventures. Highlights include Assassin's Creed Mirage and Assassin's Creed Valhalla, acclaimed entries in the historical saga. Also featured are Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, set in James Cameron's world, and Far Cry 6 with its tropical setting. The lineup continues with Immortals Fenyx Rising, inspired by Greek mythology, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, a celebrated metroidvania, and Riders Republic, an extreme sports game. Racing fans can enjoy The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest, while multiplayer enthusiasts get Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction. Rounding out the list are Skull and Bones, the pirate game, and Watch Dogs Legion, set in a dystopian London.
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How to claim your free PC copy step by step
To take advantage of the offer, players must own a digital or physical copy of the listed games on Xbox One, Xbox Series X or Series S. Then, simply link your Xbox account to your Ubisoft Connect profile via the official website or app. Once linked, the games will appear in your Ubisoft Connect library on PC, ready to download. If you don't own a game yet, you can purchase it on Xbox and still receive the PC version for free — a true buy-one-get-one deal.
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Premium editions and Xbox's PC push
Beyond standard copies, Xbox has extended the benefit to premium editions of Ubisoft games through the Xbox PC app. Recent releases like Assassin's Creed Shadows and Star Wars Outlaws are included, alongside other entries from Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, The Crew, and Watch Dogs series. This move is part of a broader strategy to unify console and PC gaming. Rumors point to Project Helix, the next Xbox console designed with a PC-like architecture, and a discs-to-digital program to help users transition to an all-digital ecosystem. In a related tech development, Samsung has launched a feature turning its Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 into PC webcams with One UI 9.0, another interesting device integration. Read more at Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 Become PC Webcams with One UI 9.0.
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Original Xbox classics arrive on PC
The expansion doesn't stop at Ubisoft. Last week, Xbox announced a curated selection of original Xbox games coming to PC, including Blinx: The Time Sweeper, Fuzion Frenzy, Conker: Live and Reloaded, and Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge. These titles feature enhanced graphics, higher resolution, and customizable settings. Xbox stated that the backward compatibility initiative on PC is just getting started, with more classics to follow.
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Source: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-players-can-now-claim-free-pc-versions-of-these-ubisoft-games
