Ubisoft Connect (formerly known as Uplay) is Ubisoft’s digital platform for buying, launching, and managing Ubisoft games in one place.
It also supports community features, multiplayer integration, and an achievement-style system where in-game challenges unlock rewards—perfect for completionists who love collecting trophies and showing off progress.
Best Games to Play and How to Redeem Keys
The Ubisoft Connect library is packed with recognizable franchises across multiple genres. If you’re staring at your library and wondering what to play next, here are some standout Ubisoft (and Ubisoft-published) games worth your time.
Assassin’s Creed (Series)
A long-running action-adventure franchise built around stealth, parkour, and historical settings.
Assassin's Creed II Deluxe Edition
Release Date: November 21, 2012
Genres: Adventure
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
Release Date: March 17, 2011
Genres: Puzzle, Adventure
Assassin's Creed: Revelations
Release Date: November 30, 2011
Genres: Adventure
Assassin's Creed III: Remastered
Release Date: March 29, 2019
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
Release Date: November 19, 2013
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Assassin’s Creed Rogue
Release Date: March 09, 2015
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Assassin's Creed Unity
Release Date: November 13, 2014
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Assassin's Creed Syndicate
Release Date: November 19, 2015
Genres: Adventure
Assassin's Creed Origins
Release Date: October 27, 2017
Genres: Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Release Date: October 05, 2018
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
Release Date: November 10, 2020
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Assassin's Creed Mirage
Release Date: October 05, 2023
Genres: Adventure
Assassin's Creed Shadows
Release Date: March 20, 2025
Genres: Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)
Time-travel-style storytelling through real historical eras
Assassin’s Creed revolves around the secret war between Assassins and the Templar Order. Using the Animus, you relive the memories of past Assassins to uncover secrets that matter in the modern-day conflict—often with famous historical figures woven into the narrative.
Far Cry (Series)
Open-world shooters known for exotic locations, chaotic combat, and memorable villains.
Far Cry Primal
Release Date: March 01, 2016
Genres: Shooter, Adventure
Far Cry 2
Release Date: October 22, 2008
Genres: Shooter, Adventure
Far Cry 3
Release Date: November 28, 2012
Genres: Shooter, Adventure
Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon
Release Date: May 01, 2013
Genres: Shooter, Adventure
Far Cry 4
Release Date: November 18, 2014
Genres: Shooter, Tactical, Adventure
Far Cry Primal
Release Date: March 01, 2016
Genres: Shooter, Adventure
Far Cry 5
Release Date: March 27, 2018
Genres: Adventure, Shooter
Far Cry New Dawn
Release Date: February 15, 2019
Genres: Shooter, Adventure
Far Cry 6
Release Date: October 07, 2021
Genres: Shooter, Adventure
Huge maps built for exploration and improvised combat
Far Cry games drop you into hostile environments where you’re constantly outnumbered—but rarely powerless. Expect stealth, explosions, wild animal encounters, and the kind of unpredictable moments that make open worlds feel alive.
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
A tactical multiplayer shooter focused on teamwork, gadgets, and destructible environments.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X
Release Date: December 01, 2015
Genres: Shooter, Tactical
Competitive rounds that reward planning and precision
Siege is one of Ubisoft’s biggest live-service successes. Every match is a tense puzzle of angles, sound cues, and gadget counters—ideal for players who love strategy as much as shooting.
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell (Series)
A stealth-focused franchise starring Sam Fisher, built around infiltration and high-tech gadgets.
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction
Release Date: April 29, 2010
Genres: Shooter, Tactical
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow
Release Date: October 14, 2025
Genres: Shooter, Tactical
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent
Release Date: October 19, 2006
Genres: Shooter, Tactical
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction
Release Date: April 29, 2010
Genres: Shooter, Tactical
Classic espionage gameplay for players who prefer the shadows
Splinter Cell encourages careful movement, silent takedowns, and smart tool usage. If you like stealth more than firefights, this series still feels like the gold standard.
Rayman Origins
A vibrant 2D platformer with fast movement, co-op play, and colorful art direction.
Rayman Origins
Release Date: March 29, 2012
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Pure platforming fun with a charming visual style
Rayman Origins is quick, funny, and surprisingly challenging. It’s a great pick if you want something lighter than massive open-world games—especially with friends.
The Crew 2
An open-world racing game where you can switch between different vehicle types.
The Crew 2
Release Date: June 29, 2018
Genres: Racing
Road-trip racing across a huge, varied map
The Crew games lean into freedom—long drives, big races, and the satisfaction of exploring a wide world at your own pace. It’s ideal if you enjoy casual racing with progression systems.
Anno 1800
A deep city-building strategy game focused on economy, production chains, and expansion.
ANNO 1503 A.D.
Release Date: March 23, 2003
Genres: Strategy
Anno 1404 - History Edition
Release Date: June 25, 2020
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy
Anno 2070
Release Date: November 17, 2011
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy
Anno 2205
Release Date: November 03, 2015
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy
Anno 1800
Release Date: April 16, 2019
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy
Complex management systems that stay addictive for weeks
Anno 1800 is perfect for players who enjoy optimizing everything. Balancing growth, trade routes, and resources turns into a satisfying long-term challenge.
Watch Dogs 2
A modern open-world action game centered around hacking and stealthy approaches.
Watch Dogs Complete Edition
Release Date: May 27, 2014
Genres: Shooter, Adventure
Watch Dogs 2
Release Date: November 29, 2016
Genres: Shooter, Adventure
Watch Dogs: Legion
Release Date: October 29, 2020
Genres: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Hacking-based gameplay that rewards creativity
Instead of brute force, Watch Dogs 2 encourages smart infiltration—drones, cameras, traps, and system hacks can solve problems in clever ways while keeping the pace fun.
How to redeem games on Ubisoft Connect
Redeeming a key on Ubisoft Connect is quick once you know where to click.
Key activation takes less than a minute
Install and launch Ubisoft Connect, then log in. Click the menu icon (three lines) and choose “Activate a key”. Enter your code and confirm. After successful activation, the game will appear in your library—ready to download and play.
Final thoughts
Ubisoft Connect is more than just a launcher—it’s a hub for huge franchises, competitive multiplayer, strategy classics, and plenty of underrated gems. Whether you’re in the mood for stealth, open-world chaos, racing, or deep city-building, Ubisoft’s catalog has something that fits.
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