It suggests that the PC version of the game will use Steam in place of uPlay, though it doesn’t explicitly say that uPlay won t be used at all. Bulk or Business preorders (orders in excess of 10 copies of the same game) will only receive 1x bonus code per order not per copy of the game.” This offer is only valid against mint boxed copy of the game and not the download or preowned version. Your bonus item will be emailed to you on the release of Watch_Dogs. Please ensure that the email address in Your Account is valid before preordering. “You will need access to Xbox LIVE (Xbox 360 and Xbox One Customers), PlayStation Network (PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 Customers), STEAM (PC), Nintendo eShop (Wii U).

UK Videogame retailer GAME, in their terms and conditions for buying the game fails to list uPlay as a requirement.

South Park: The Stick of Truth abandoned uPlay on the PC, and rumour suggests Watch Dogs may do the same, by using Steam. It’s especially egregious when the digital versions of those games are purchased through Steam – causing both bits of DRM to hog up memory. One of the worst things about playing Ubisoft’s otherwise excellent PC games is that they’re saddled with that blasted uPlay nonsense.

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