The launch of Ubisoft Plus on Xbox has been expected, but both companies have not confirmed a specific date. Although PlayStation received the service in May of last year, Xbox has yet to receive it. However, recent updates to the Xbox operating system have included new Ubisoft Plus icons, suggesting that the subscription service may soon become available.
Ubisoft announced their plan to bring their Ubisoft Plus subscription service to both PlayStation and Xbox consoles in January 2022. However, while PlayStation subscribers were given access to Ubisoft Plus Classics in May-June of the same year, there has been no further updates or confirmation regarding its release on Xbox.
Reports suggest that Microsoft has started tagging certain games in the Microsoft Store with “with your Ubisoft+ subscription,” indicating that the initial games to be offered through the Ubisoft+ service on Xbox have been disclosed. Among the 24 games from Ubisoft that have been identified with the Ubisoft+ tag are Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Far Cry 6, and Riders Republic.
In January of 2022, Ubisoft declared its plan to launch the Ubisoft Plus subscription service on both PlayStation and Xbox consoles. While the Ubisoft Plus Classics were added to the Plus Extra and Premium tiers of PlayStation in May-June of the same year, no further news or confirmation has been given regarding its release on Xbox.
A reliable source, MauroNL, reports that the release of Ubisoft Plus for Xbox consoles could be imminent. According to the source, the backend of the Microsoft store has undergone recent updates, and various Ubisoft games have been labeled as “Free” with a countdown timer set for January 16-17.
There is no official information available regarding the cost of Ubisoft+ on Xbox or when it will launch on the platform. Ubisoft has announced that their subscription service, Ubisoft+, will not be included in Xbox Game Pass. Currently, the service is only available on PC and provides access to over 100 Ubisoft games, DLC packs, monthly rewards, in-game items, and more. Although there are plans to bring Ubisoft+ to PlayStation consoles in the future, Playstation Plus subscribers were given access to Ubisoft+ Classics, a selection of Ubisoft games, in the previous year.
It was previously rumored that Ubisoft Plus might be included as a part of Xbox Game Pass or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. However, it is not clear if this will be the case as Ubisoft Plus may have different levels of service, with the more expensive options offering more benefits such as access to new AAA releases upon their launch. It is possible that some parts of Ubisoft Plus could be incorporated into Xbox Game Pass, such as lower-priced options, but this has not been confirmed by either Xbox or Ubisoft.
Starting from its release date on January 20th, players can play “Rainbow Six Extraction” through Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass on Xbox consoles and PCs, according to Ubisoft. Moreover, “Rainbow Six Siege,” which is already part of Xbox Game Pass, will become accessible to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members on the same day, allowing PC gamers to enjoy playing with their friends.
Rainbow Six Extraction is a cooperative game mode where players take on the role of familiar Rainbow Six Siege operators and team up with two other players to battle against an extraterrestrial threat endangering Earth. The game offers 18 operators, each with unique weapons and gadgets, and requires players to communicate and strategize to overcome the enemy and save their captured comrades.
According to Chris Early, Ubisoft’s SVP of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development, the inclusion of Rainbow Six Extraction in Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass on its launch day shows the company’s belief in the benefits that game subscriptions bring to players. In the future, Xbox users will have the opportunity to access the Ubisoft+ subscription service, which will provide them with a comprehensive library of Ubisoft+ games, including new releases, on their consoles.
It was previously rumored that Ubisoft Plus might be included as a part of Xbox Game Pass or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. However, it is not clear if this will be the case as Ubisoft Plus may have different levels of service, with the more expensive options offering more benefits such as access to new AAA releases upon their launch. It is possible that some parts of Ubisoft Plus could be incorporated into Xbox Game Pass, such as lower-priced options, but this has not been confirmed by either Xbox or Ubisoft.