Ubisoft kills online step system of immediate effect

Ubisoft has decreased its system online pass, effective immediately. The Uplay Passport code necessary to unlock the features in the recent Assassin's Creed IV line: black flag is now provided free of charge, and Uplay passports will no longer be a part of any future Ubisoft games.

Like similar systems Online Pass, Uplay Passport program requires players activate a unique code which is only available with new copies of the game. Buyers of second hand, or those who had borrowed the game, would be required to buy their own Uplay Passport for an additional fee.

Regeneration of the player, however, has been Ubisoft now reject the plan.

"Fans of Assassin's Creed, you hear loud and clear," writes communications manager Gary Steinman Ubisoft Blog.

"In the black flag IV Assassin's Creed, Edward fleet is an innovative feature online that allows a player to interact with several players on consoles or through the accompaniment to the game application. Each new copy of the black flag Assassins Creed IV includes the Uplay Passport code necessary to unlock this function online.

"However, we listen to our community and understand that there are concerns about the ability of some players to access this feature, so we have decided to remove the cost of the Passport Uplay by black flag. This ensures that everyone will be able to use the application partner, Edward bonus available online, fleet without additional cost and multiplayer content.

"What's more, Uplay Passport will not be part of any future Ubisoft game."

According to Ubisoft, the company "has recognized that the Passport is not the best approach to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience with all facets of our games".

Players currently without passports Uplay for black flag will be able to download one free Xbox Live or PlayStation Network. Players who have already bought a Uplay Passport for black flag advise is to contact your local Ubisoft support.

EA killed their own passes Online at the beginning of this year. Sony made it clear yesterday that Sony PS4 titles would not require a pass Online and that "most third parties have eliminated the use of systems Online Pass, so it is unlikely to appear in PS4."

Luke is publisher of IGN AU games. You can find it at IGN here or on Twitter @MrLukeReilly, or chat with him and the rest of the Australian team joining IGN Australia community of Facebook.

View the original article here