Ubisoft revises loyalty program to allow discounts on pre-orders and also on new games

Ubisoft has overhauled its loyalty program, allowing players to “exchange units on a wider selection of products.”

In an email sent to players subscribed to the loyalty plan and seen by Eurogamer, Ubisoft announced that, effective immediately, units collected by players “will now also be applied to pre-order and new release purchases made in the store. Ubisoft”, with 100 units equivalent to a 20 percent discount.

In addition to the 20 percent discount on games and DLC for every 100 units (you get one unit for every $/£1 spent), you can also get “exclusive” in-game content and rewards, such as legendary weapons, character skins, emotes , and consumables.

If you’re interested in signing up, don’t forget that new Ubisoft accounts start with 100 units, which is enough to get 20% off your first purchase from the Ubisoft Store.

ICYMI, Ubisoft is continuing its talks with Chinese giant Tencent over a potential purchase deal that would take the Assassin’s Creed maker private.

The move, first discussed last month, would see Ubisoft regain control of its company from shareholders, and yesterday Reuters reported that Ubisoft is seeking a deal that would allow its French founders, the Guillemot family, to retain control. control. However, the same report claims that Tencent – Ubisoft’s second-largest shareholder with ownership of almost 10 percent of the company – is interested in a greater role and input in future board decisions.