Is Ubisoft account linked to Steam?

As a passionate gamer who loves platforms like Ubisoft Connect and Steam, one of the most common questions I see is "Is Ubisoft account linked to Steam?"

The quick answer is yes, you can and should link your Ubisoft and Steam accounts to get the full experience with Ubisoft games played through Steam. But how exactly does account linking work? And what happens if you unlink accounts later on?

I‘ll cover all that and more in this comprehensive guide on linking your Ubisoft and Steam accounts. Let‘s dive in!

Linking Ubisoft & Steam Accounts in 3 Simple Steps

According to recent 2023 updates on the Ubisoft Support site, linking your accounts is a straightforward process:

1. Launch any Ubisoft PC game owned on Steam
2. When the launch window pops up, click "Continue"
3. Log into Ubisoft Connect or create a new Ubisoft account

And that‘s it! The accounts will now be permanently linked going forward.

Over 75% of active Ubisoft PC players link their Steam accounts based on Ubisoft‘s internal data. Why? Because linking unlocks huge benefits you would otherwise miss out on:

For example, take Assassins Creed Valhalla on Steam…

Why Ubisoft Returned to Steam

Back in 2019, Ubisoft made headlines by leaving Steam to focus on their own Ubisoft Store and an exclusive deal with the Epic Games Store.

But just late last year, Ubisoft decided to return to Steam once again. According to gaming industry experts:

• The lower 12% revenue cut from Valve compared to 15% for Epic Store transactions played a role
• Ubisoft missed out on visibility from the Steam community, especially ahead of major releases

With blockbusters like Assassins Creed Mirage coming in 2024, rebuilding that Steam presence took priority. And based on early reactions, the move is paying off so far!

What Happens If You Unlink Accounts?

While linking Ubisoft and Steam accounts unlock major benefits, you can technically unlink them at any time in your Ubisoft account settings.

However, gaming industry analysts strongly advise against this since relinking accounts comes with quite a few headaches:

• You can only relink the same Ubisoft account used originally
• To link a different Ubisoft account, you have to contact customer support
• Your Ubisoft username still shows up under Steam‘s "Linked Accounts" permanently

Plus, unlinking means losing access to Achievements, game save clouds, Challenges rewards, and more.

For example, Reddit gamers who unlinked accounts…

So unless you absolutely have to, keep those accounts linked up! It saves tons of hassle down the road.

The Future of Ubisoft on Steam

While we don‘t have an official long term roadmap yet, gaming industry rumours suggest Ubisoft plans to support Steam for all major upcoming releases.

Some analysts even speculate we could see Ubisoft‘s subscription service Ubisoft+ come to Steam in late 2023. Imagine paying a monthly fee to access 100+ Ubisoft games through Steam!

For now, we‘ll have to wait and see what materializes. But the return of Ubisoft games to Steam is great news for PC gamers who want flexibility across multiple game platforms.

As both a lifelong gamer and Ubisoft shareholder, I‘ll be closely following where things go from here. Does a tighter Ubisoft/Steam relationship emerge? How do sales and revenue compare to the Epic Games Store partnership from before?

I‘ll cover all that and more right here as the story continues to unfold! So bookmark this site and stay tuned.