Ubisoft has announced that the Ubisoft Connect PC Beta is now live and rolling out to users of the desktop app gradually, bringing significant changes to its library, social features, video playback options, and more. The company has taken into account player feedback from the past several years to shape the evolution of the platform, and they encourage users to continue providing feedback during the Beta phase.
Charles Huteau, Creative Director for the project, explains that the new app focuses on accessibility, ease of access, and clarity for users to find what they are looking for. The most crucial aspect of the update is the revamped library, which now offers a more navigable interface. Game pages will now provide more information about the game itself, such as updates needed, and the player’s in-game progress.
In addition to the library improvements, Ubisoft Connect PC Beta introduces new social features, including player profiles accessible within the app. These profiles serve as a customizable identity for players, allowing them to interact with one another and see what others are playing. The platform also receives a technological overhaul to keep up with increasingly complex updates to Ubisoft’s games and services. By using a single tech stack for building UI components, the player experience becomes quicker and more seamless.
Huteau describes this as a “great investment for the future,” ensuring that the platform remains future-proof regardless of new platforms that may emerge. As the Beta phase progresses, Ubisoft emphasizes the importance of player feedback. To facilitate this, a feedback system will be built directly into the app, allowing the company to gather valuable insights from users.
“We took the time to really digest all the feedback that we received in the last years about the desktop app,” said Huteau. “The new app is focused on accessibility, ease of access, and making sure that it’s clear to the user how to find what they are looking for. We know from user feedback that revamping the library is the most important piece of the puzzle.”