Feedback for Assassin’s Creed IV pass prompted change
And another one bites the dust…
Ubisoft has announced that it will be abandoning its online pass system Uplay passport.
In a post on its blog, Ubisoft communications manager Gary Steinman explained that fan feedback had caused the reversal in its policy.
He said, “Every new copy of Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag includes the Uplay Passport code needed to unlock this online feature. However, we listen to our community and understand that there are concerns over some players’ ability to access this feature, so we have decided to eliminate the cost of the Uplay Passport for Black Flag. This ensures that everyone will be able to use the companion app, Edward’s Fleet, online multiplayer and available bonus content at no additional cost.”
Ubisoft isn’t the only publisher that has abandoned the online pass system. Earlier this year, EA announced that its titles would no longer have a barrier to its multiplayer components.
Steinman continued, “The Uplay Passport program was initiated as a means of giving customers full access and support for online multiplayer and features, along with exclusive content, bonuses and rewards. However, games today are blurring the line between offline and online, between what is ‘single player’ and what is ‘multiplayer.’
“Based on that and on the feedback we received from you, we recognized that Passport is no longer the best approach for ensuring that all our customers have the best possible experience with all facets of our games.”
He added, “Uplay Passport will not be a part of any future Ubisoft games.”
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