If I buy a Ubisoft game on Steam, can I play the game through Uplay? [closed]

I just bought Assassin's Creed Unity on Steam, but the place I was playing can't install the game on Steam but the game is already installed in Uplay, can I play the game from Uplay instead of from Steam?

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Yes assuming you've launched the game once, when you first launch a Ubisoft game that requires uPlay from Steam uPlay should be installed with it, an account must be created (or logged into), then uPlay will ask you if you're sure you want to link the game key to your account before you can play through just uPlay.

Once that is done you should be able to sign on just uPlay remotely and play at a friends house etc

You'll see a screen like this if it works but for Assassins Creed

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Can I play games bought in uPlay on Steam?

Ubisoft is currently not selling its games on Steam because it's Epic exclusive and seems likely to remain so for the next few years. For those games, you can't play them on Steam because Steam doesn't have the games to add to your library.

What happens if I buy a game on Steam that I already own on Ubisoft?

If you buy a Uplay game on Steam that you already own on Uplay, you will now own the game on Steam as well. This means you can install the game from Steam. You can then launch the Steam specific version through the Steam launcher.

Can Ubisoft connect uPlay with Steam?

Sign in to your Ubisoft account, or create a new one. Select Link accounts to complete the linking process. You will be able to see the linked Steam account listed in the Linked accounts section of the Account Information page.

Can I transfer siege from Steam to uPlay?

If you've binded your Rb6 to your steam and uplay account already, you have to have a new uplay account and re-buy Rb6 just to play the game without the need for steam. If it's UBI games in general, then no, you still can't transfer them as they work the same as Rb6.

How to ACTUALLY get Steam, Origin or Uplay to recognize installed games

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