Ubisoft is planning to roll out games once again on the Steam platform following a four-year hiatus as it turned its attention to its Connect launcher and Epic Games Store. The first game to launch is the Assassin's Creed Valhalla game, which is kicking off beginning December 6th.
Following this will also be City Builder Anno 1800 and the Roller Champions game. Speaking about this launch, a spokesperson from Ubisoft told Eurogamer that "We're constantly evaluating how to bring our games to different audiences wherever they are while providing a consistent player ecosystem through Ubisoft Connect." In addition to the Assassin's Creed Valhalla launch, it will also be releasing 'The Last Chapter' on the same day.
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla is Launching on the Steam Platform
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