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    Can I redeem a uplay game through Steam?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Spartan@HIDevolution, Nov 25, 2016.

  1. Spartan@HIDevolution

    Spartan@HIDevolution Company Representative

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    I already have Origin and Steam as gaming platforms, I don't want to add uPlay to redeem me Watch Dogs 2 activation code. Is there a way to redeem the game through Steam automatically and not have to deal with uPlay?

    On a side note, is it true that even if I purchase it myself through Steam, it will still install uPlay? :rolleyes:
     
    Spartan@HIDevolution, Nov 25, 2016
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    Nope, Uplay is always needed and you are not able to use their keys on Steam. Unless you buy it from steam and then uplay is installed as well.
    Just annoying as hell.
     
    bloodhawk, Nov 25, 2016
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    so what if I buy it from Steam without the redemption code, will Steam also tell me to install uPlay to play it? or would it play and update automatically install in Steam?
     
    Spartan@HIDevolution, Nov 25, 2016
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    Yes, when buying new Ubisoft titles from Steam you also must install Uplay in order to play them.
     
    killkenny1, Nov 25, 2016
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    bloody hell, in this case, I might as well just create an account and install UPlay

    ok what the heck, I redeemed it through uPlay
     
    Spartan@HIDevolution, Nov 25, 2016
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    For this very reason I stopped buying games on Steam which have double DRM (i.e. Ubisoft titles, GTA V)
     
    killkenny1, Nov 25, 2016
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    1nstance Notebook Evangelist

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    When was the last time you ever played an Ubisoft game on PC o_O?
     
    1nstance, Dec 1, 2016
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    This week lol
     
    killkenny1, Dec 1, 2016
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    1nstance Notebook Evangelist

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    Oh excuse me, that comment was meant to Phoenix :p.
     
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    I think he played one recently as well, since I think he played a newly released Watch underscore Doge 2.
     
    killkenny1, Dec 1, 2016
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    i_pk_pjers_i Even the ppl who never frown eventually break down

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    As far as I know, you cannot.
     
    i_pk_pjers_i, Dec 1, 2016
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