A new Ubisoft Steam tool could lead to a launcher-free future for its games

Ubisoft appears to be testing a new Steam tool that will allow its games to work through the Valve storefront without you needing to install or use the publisher's Ubisoft Connect launcher. Starting with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Ubisoft Connect Services enables the use of features including cross-progression, challenges, and rewards on Steam [...]