Ubisoft removes extra launcher from Prince of Persia on Steam
Ubisoft is rolling out a new background service tool for Prince of Persia on Steam to eliminate the need for the standalone desktop launcher while preserving online features. This pilot program marks the first step in a broader initiative to streamline the launch process across the publisher's entire Steam catalog.
According to GN technics/gaming (en-US), Ubisoft has officially named this new component the 'Ubisoft Connect Services Steam tool' and confirmed via a company blog post that the streamlined launch experience will progressively expand to other titles in their Steam library.
Source: GN technics/gaming (en-US)According to GN technics/gaming (en-US), Ubisoft has confirmed that this new background service is an official workaround tool designed to replace the need for the standalone desktop application entirely. The publisher clarified that the initial implementation for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is just the first phase of a broader strategy to streamline the launch process across its entire Steam catalog.
Source: GN technics/gaming (en-US)According to GN technics/gaming (en-US), the publisher clarifies that while the desktop app is being phased out, a background service will remain active to handle cross-progression and anti-cheat, with a full rollout to other titles planned for the future.
Source: GN technics/gaming (en-US)Ubisoft is testing a way to remove its own software from games bought on Steam, starting with Prince of Persia. This move aims to simplify the launch process for PC players.
Source: GN technics/gaming (en-US)
