From PC World: PC gamers love Steam as a game launcher—and for good reason. Viewing, managing, and adding to your massive game library is easy and straightforward. The same can’t be said about some of the launchers made by game publishers. Take Ubisoft, for example. No matter its name or iteration, the company’s software has long drawn apathy at best and actual hatred at worst.
Ubisoft recently unveiled a brand-new take on its launcher. With a fresh look and improved features, it’s a revamp that’s far more substantial than seen in previous years. And the beta is live now.
In its in-app announcement of the rollout, Ubisoft says it rebuilt Connect completely, calling the update the “biggest” in over a decade. Teaser images show an interface that looks much more like the Xbox app in Windows, with streamlined sidebars, icons offering more details, and better integration of Ubisoft+ subscription content in the games library. One big improvement: You can now see the download status of your games at a glance.
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