Assassin's Creed Shadows will be Steam Deck compatible and fully Verified at launch after all, Ubisoft has confirmed. This is a pretty big 180 from Ubisoft, which just weeks ago said in no uncertain terms that Assassin's Creed Shadows wouldn't be Steam Deck compatible at launch due to the mobile hardware's technical limitations.

Players on Steam won't need the Ubisoft Connect Launcher for Assassin's Creed Shadows; they just need to link their account. While not a complete disconnect, it's still good for fans who want all their games in one place.

Wondering when Assassin's Creed Shadows releases? This guide reveals the official global release date, release times, as well as when you can preload the game.