Ubisoft is testing a new tool intended to let Steam players of Prince of Persia The Lost Crown access features normally provided through Ubisoft’s Connect launcher, without installing or using the launcher itself. The change is being rolled out through a Steam-linked testing mechanism associated with the game’s listing.
According to reporting, the relevant information comes from a Steam announcement that appears to show up only for users who already own the title on Valve’s storefront. The proposed approach suggests Ubisoft wants certain Connect-dependent functionality to become available directly through Steam, rather than requiring the external launcher.
Both outlets describe the effort as an early trial rather than a confirmed, broad rollout. They also differ mainly in emphasis and phrasing: one focuses on the uncertainty around the visibility and details of the announcement post, while the other frames it more generally as a potential move toward “launcher-free” Ubisoft games on Steam. No source provides a firm timeline for wider deployment beyond the current testing context.
