Assassin's Creed Valhalla Won't Launch On Steam

Ubisoft has confirmed that Valhalla will only be sold on only one third-party store, the Epic Games Store. The game will also release on PC through Ubisoft's Uplay service.

[Adexus]

Always just get Ubi games on Uplay anyway, always worked well enough for me.

[RazzerRedux]

Same here. The games always open the Uplay app anyway so unless there is a significant discount, Uplay is the way to go.

[IanTH]

And given that when you buy it on Epic, you'll just end up ultimately getting access through Uplay anyway lol. Happened when I bought The Division 2 for $5 during the December holiday sale.

At least it is a straight key redeem now, unlike a couple of older Steam games I own where both Uplay & Steam have to run for it to be authenticated - what a clusterfug.

[Vits]

If there is a company that really profit thanks to the EGS that company is definitely Ubisoft. They got money from Epic all while making their own platform look like the superior one.

[Knightofelemia]

Wonder how long the exclusivity is for

[--bienio--]

Wtf ubi!!!

[ElementX]

This is one of the reasons why I will buy next-gen consoles even though I have a PC. My game collection is fragmented enough between PC, Xbox, and PS. I don't want 5 storefronts on my PC, Steam is the only one I use. I can buy whichever next-gen console version runs the best and I don't have to wait around for a Steam release.

[Sephiroushin]

Ha dont want 5 stores on pc but can handle all consoles... You probably has an origin and an uplay account if you play on consoles, as well as a Microsoft account for xbox /game pass, so idk but thats kind of bs, id understand it if you didnt wanted to make acc but even on consoles they are required... Just would need to add an app that takes a few megas, that can be disabled from launching when you turn on the pc and could launch the app whenever you want it to and this is coming from someone that also plays on consoles and prefer steam!

[--bienio--]

Crazy isn’t:)

[ElementX]

No.... I have years worth of games on Xbox, PS, and Steam. I'm not going to start buying games on Epic, Ubi Store, EA Origin, GOG....... I said it's fragmented "enough". If I want to play a game, I don't want to have to stop and think "where did I buy it from?" I don't want achievements/trophies, friend lists, etc spread out, either. I have money and am willing to spend it.

In addition, some games from EA and Ubi don't have Steam achievements, I enjoy getting them.

[ecchiless]

https://www.gog.com/galaxy

[RazzerRedux]

So multiple consoles makes sense but multiple stores on a PC doesn't? I don't get it.

[ElementX]

See above.

[Princess_Pilfer]

Get a launcher.
Launchbox, Hyperspin, something like that.
Or just have the GOG launcher auto-detect your UPLAY/Epic/Steam/Origin games and it can handle launching those along with your GOG games. The "multiple platforms" thing has been an issue for people who use emulators for *ages,* and there are lots of solutions floating around to put all your games in 1 place.

[ElementX]

I appreciate the suggestions, however my achievements would still end up all over the place.

[Princess_Pilfer]

And they're not all over the place when you spend a thousand extra dollars on 3 extra consoles instead of spending maybe 50 tops on a launcher (if you get a *really* fancy one instead of just a free one that works fine.)

[Mikedzines]

Don't all newer Ubisoft titles accessible through steam still go through some sort of Ubisoft handler? I guess aside from adding my credit card to another game app (which is a valid concern) is there something bigger we're missing?

[RazzerRedux]

Nah.....you nailed it. This is why I use paypal to buy games. I don't want my credit cards all over the place.

[DefaultComment]

No steam = no buy. simple condition for many people out there including me.

[harmny]

Oh no! Ubisoft Is going bankrupt now!

[DefaultComment]

I represent a group of people, they may not be bigger than the other groups but they still represent money to a company like Ubisoft.
Like me there a re lots of people who have invested in a library in steam and I'm not interested in changing to Epic store because of one crappy game like this one, I rather miss it and enjoy what Steam has to offer for me....and just like that your sarcasm goes down the hole

[harmny]

You represent an insignificant group of people. Lol. Ubisoft already launched games on the egs. If it wasn't profitable they wouldn't do it again

[Seafort]

I always get Ubisoft games on Uplay. All 3rd party stores have to use Uplay anyway.

[Psychotica]

Doesn't make any difference, it still has to go through the Uplay client software even if it was on Steam.

[ifrit_caress]

Epic Games Store, should've seen that one coming.

[TheColbertinator]

I prefer Steam but the Ubi store is fine enough

[FullDiveDerail]

that's fine I am going to play it on the Uplay plus..i don't see the point in paying for Xbox, EA or Ubisoft games again when they offer sub services that include new titles.

[olorin818]

Bit of a bummer for me. I don't have a problem with Epic or Uplay, but do prefer most of my games under a single storefront (STEAM). I utend to get recent AC games on PC, and use CheatEngine to bypass all the Microtransactions (experience boost x2), or Resource buy without having to spend a penny (otherwise I find it too grindy for my taste, simply don't have the time being in full time employment)

[Positivelypositive]

Super lame. Though with ubisoft its all about greed. They would get 15% less from sale on steam. Also the 3 editions are huge example of how to release games with literal gatekeeping content locked behind the version you pay for. I mean yes you don't have to buy the expensive one so its your choice. Still its a practice I really think hurts gamers. We keep paying and supporting it so its our own fault. I would prefer to purchase and play this game on steam. It will be there eventually. No rush here I have not finished Odyssey yet and that got blocked by playing spiderman and control and final fantasy and now Trials of Mana. The list goes on. I think when this comes out I might get the urge to go back and play through Odyssey lol.

[Knightofelemia]

I think we all ready know that since there was an article stating the game is an Epic exclusive

[AK91]

Ugh

[QuePasa87]

Uplay it is

[Tzuno]

You have to thank Microsoft for this one...sigh!