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{{Infobox non-game | {{Infobox non-game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = Ubisoft Connect logo.svg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft}} | ||
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{{Stores}} | {{Stores}} | ||
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | + | |introduction = '''Ubisoft Connect''', formerly '''Ubisoft Game Launcher''' and '''UPlay''', is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications service operated by [[Company:Ubisoft|Ubisoft]]. It was developed by [[Company:Massive Entertainment|Massive Entertainment]]. | |
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+ | The Ubisoft Connect client is used to access the '''Ubisoft Store''', a companion digital game storefront. The use of Ubisoft Connect client is required to download and play games purchased on Ubisoft Store within the app. | ||
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+ | |release history = Ubisoft launched the Uplay reward system on November 17, 2009, while offered the Ubisoft Game Launcher to manage the downloads and updating of its games. In October 2020, Ubisoft rebranded the client from Uplay to Ubisoft Connect, with the monthly subscription service being rebranded from Uplay+ to Ubisoft+. | ||
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+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ii}} [[List of | + | {{ii}} [[List of Ubisoft+ games]] |
− | {{ii}} [[List of games available on | + | {{ii}} [[List of games available on Ubisoft Store]] |
{{mm}} [https://support.ubi.com/en-US/games/3888 Official Support] | {{mm}} [https://support.ubi.com/en-US/games/3888 Official Support] | ||
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==Download== | ==Download== | ||
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==Ubisoft+== | ==Ubisoft+== | ||
− | '''Ubisoft+''' is a monthly subscription service from Ubisoft that grants access to a catalog of games and content through the Uplay store. | + | '''Ubisoft+''' (formerly ''Uplay+'') is a monthly subscription service from Ubisoft that grants access to a catalog of games and content through the Uplay store. |
{{ii}} Note that playing a more expensive edition of an owned game through Ubisoft+ may render existing save files inaccessible through the owned edition.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.ubi.com/en-US/Faqs/000047597/Saved-games-compatibility-for-titles-available-on-UPLAY/|title=Saved games compatibility for titles available on UPLAY+|date=2019-10-03}}</ref> | {{ii}} Note that playing a more expensive edition of an owned game through Ubisoft+ may render existing save files inaccessible through the owned edition.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.ubi.com/en-US/Faqs/000047597/Saved-games-compatibility-for-titles-available-on-UPLAY/|title=Saved games compatibility for titles available on UPLAY+|date=2019-10-03}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{ii}} A Ubisoft+ subscription will also grant access to Ubisoft games on {{W|Google Stadia}} and {{W|Amazon Luna}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/5FFLV80PgIMlKf4CPyFnwi/uplay-becomes-ubisoft-introduces-beta-with-stadia-and-amazon-luna|title=Ubisoft - UPLAY+ Becomes Ubisoft+, Introduces Beta with Stadia and Amazon Luna|date=2020-10-27}}</ref> | ||
− | {{mm}} [[List of | + | {{mm}} [[List of Ubisoft+ games]] |
==Client data== | ==Client data== | ||
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{{Standard table/rowalt|'''Ubisoft Connect DRM activations'''|{{p|uplay}}\cache\activations\}} | {{Standard table/rowalt|'''Ubisoft Connect DRM activations'''|{{p|uplay}}\cache\activations\}} | ||
{{Standard table/rowalt|'''Games launch configuration'''|{{p|uplay}}\cache\configuration\configurations}} | {{Standard table/rowalt|'''Games launch configuration'''|{{p|uplay}}\cache\configuration\configurations}} | ||
− | {{Standard table/rowalt|'''Games account ownership'''<ref> | + | {{Standard table/rowalt|'''Games account ownership'''<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.ubisoft.com/en-US/Faqs/000034098/Error-message-There-was-a-problem-authenticating-the-ownership-of-this-product-UPC|title=Error message: "There was a problem authenticating the ownership of this product" - Ubisoft Support|date=May 2023}}</ref>|{{p|uplay}}\cache\ownership\}} |
{{Standard table/rowalt|'''Cloud saves'''|{{p|uplay}}\savegames\}} | {{Standard table/rowalt|'''Cloud saves'''|{{p|uplay}}\savegames\}} | ||
{{Standard table/rowalt|'''User settings'''|{{p|localappdata}}\Ubisoft Game Launcher\settings.yml}} | {{Standard table/rowalt|'''User settings'''|{{p|localappdata}}\Ubisoft Game Launcher\settings.yml}} | ||
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===Manage game installations and folders=== | ===Manage game installations and folders=== | ||
{{ii}} Follow these steps to restore/import or move a game installation to another computer or partition. | {{ii}} Follow these steps to restore/import or move a game installation to another computer or partition. | ||
− | {{mm}} These instructions are only applicable for games that are owned, downloaded, and played through | + | {{mm}} These instructions are only applicable for games that are owned, downloaded, and played through Ubisoft Connect only. For games bought on [[Steam]], refer to the article for that platform. |
{{Fixbox|description=Restore/import a game install folder|ref=<ref name="aemony-2018-09-16">{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2018-09-16|comment=Verified using Far Cry Primal.}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Restore/import a game install folder|ref=<ref name="aemony-2018-09-16">{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2018-09-16|comment=Verified using Far Cry Primal.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
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# Navigate to {{p|game}}. | # Navigate to {{p|game}}. | ||
# '''Move''' the game folder and everything contained within it to the desired location. | # '''Move''' the game folder and everything contained within it to the desired location. | ||
− | # Launch | + | # Launch Ubisoft Connect. |
# Select the game and click on '''Play''' | # Select the game and click on '''Play''' | ||
− | # An error prompt about | + | # An error prompt about Ubisoft Connect being unable to start the game should show up. Click on the '''Locate game folder''' button. |
# Navigate and select the new {{p|game}}, then click '''OK'''. | # Navigate and select the new {{p|game}}, then click '''OK'''. | ||
− | # | + | # Ubisoft Connect will perform a file discovery and verification pass on the selected folder and verify all game files. |
− | # When | + | # When Ubisoft Connect has verified all game files, click on '''Play''' to launch the game from its new location. |
}} | }} | ||
===Verify game files=== | ===Verify game files=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Verify game files|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Verify game files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.ubi.com/en-US/FAQ/60/3888/how-do-i-install--uninstall--verify-a-game-in-uplay/kA030000000ee85CAA|title=How Do I Install / Uninstall / Verify A Game in Uplay? - Uplay - Uplay - Ubisoft Customer Support Site|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Click on the game in the client list. | # Click on the game in the client list. | ||
# Click on the down arrow to the right of Play. | # Click on the down arrow to the right of Play. |
Revision as of 09:30, 29 September 2023
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Windows | July 3, 2012 |
Ubisoft Connect, formerly Ubisoft Game Launcher and UPlay, is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications service operated by Ubisoft. It was developed by Massive Entertainment.
The Ubisoft Connect client is used to access the Ubisoft Store, a companion digital game storefront. The use of Ubisoft Connect client is required to download and play games purchased on Ubisoft Store within the app.
Ubisoft launched the Uplay reward system on November 17, 2009, while offered the Ubisoft Game Launcher to manage the downloads and updating of its games. In October 2020, Ubisoft rebranded the client from Uplay to Ubisoft Connect, with the monthly subscription service being rebranded from Uplay+ to Ubisoft+.
General information
Download
- Latest version can be downloaded here.
Ubisoft+
Ubisoft+ (formerly Uplay+) is a monthly subscription service from Ubisoft that grants access to a catalog of games and content through the Uplay store.
- Note that playing a more expensive edition of an owned game through Ubisoft+ may render existing save files inaccessible through the owned edition.[1]
- A Ubisoft+ subscription will also grant access to Ubisoft games on Google Stadia and Amazon Luna.[2]
Client data
Configuration file(s) location
Element | Location |
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Ubisoft Connect DRM activations | <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\cache\activations\ |
Games launch configuration | <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\cache\configuration\configurations |
Games account ownership[3] | <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\cache\ownership\ |
Cloud saves | <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\savegames\ |
User settings | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Ubisoft Game Launcher\settings.yml |
Issues fixed
Incorrect email or password
If you can log in on the website but not when using the Ubisoft Connect client and you have a long password; enter the first 14 characters of your password when logging in.
Ubisoft Connect crashes during save game synchronization
Instructions[4] |
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Manage game installations and folders
- Follow these steps to restore/import or move a game installation to another computer or partition.
- These instructions are only applicable for games that are owned, downloaded, and played through Ubisoft Connect only. For games bought on Steam, refer to the article for that platform.
Restore/import a game install folder[5] |
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Move an installed game to another location[5] |
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Verify game files
Verify game files[6] |
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References
- ↑ Saved games compatibility for titles available on UPLAY+ - last accessed on 2019-10-03
- ↑ Ubisoft - UPLAY+ Becomes Ubisoft+, Introduces Beta with Stadia and Amazon Luna - last accessed on 2020-10-27
- ↑ Error message: "There was a problem authenticating the ownership of this product" - Ubisoft Support - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ https://support.ubi.com/en-gb/faq.aspx?platformid=60&productid=2716&faqid=kA030000000eSrvCAE
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Verified by User:Aemony on 2018-09-16
- Verified using Far Cry Primal.
- ↑ How Do I Install / Uninstall / Verify A Game in Uplay? - Uplay - Uplay - Ubisoft Customer Support Site - last accessed on May 2023