# Ubisoft Steam launcher integration testing

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ubisoft-steam-launcher-integration-testing
> Updated: 2026-09-12T10:24:48.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 2.

Ubisoft has begun testing a new integration called ‘Ubisoft Connect Services’ to eliminate the requirement for the standalone Ubisoft Connect launcher when playing titles through Steam. This initiative aims to provide a more seamless experience by allowing Steam to handle game launches directly while essential ecosystem features—such as cross-progression, cross-play, player security, and rewards—run as a background service.

The testing phase has officially launched with ‘Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’. While the move addresses community criticism regarding the friction caused by mandatory secondary launchers, it remains unclear if linking a Ubisoft account to a Steam account will continue to be a requirement for all future titles.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Ubisoft tests Steam integration to remove launcher requirement

Ubisoft is testing ‘Ubisoft Connect Services’ on Steam, starting with ‘Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’, to allow players to launch games without needing to open the separate Ubisoft Connect launcher.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ubisoft-tests-steam-integration-to-remove-launcher-requirement

### 2026-09-10: Ubisoft tests removing Connect launcher requirement for Steam games

Ubisoft is testing ‘Ubisoft Connect Services’ on Steam, starting with ‘Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’, to allow players to access game features without needing the full Ubisoft Connect launcher installed.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ubisoft-tests-new-tool-to-remove-launcher-requirement-on-steam

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Cite as: Ubisoft Steam launcher integration testing. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ubisoft-steam-launcher-integration-testing