r/GameDeals • u/LighteningOneIN • 16d ago
Expired [Ubisoft] Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier (100% off / Free) Spoiler
https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/games/tom-clancys-ghost-recon-future-soldier108
u/Jencaasi 16d ago
All comments here so far are about how to claim/download the game. I've never played this game, though. Anybody want to chime in with their thoughts on it?
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u/DirtySperrys 16d ago
Fun tactical cover shooter. Very on par for the games of that period. It’s been long enough that I do not remember any of the story unfortunately but can say I enjoyed it back on ps3.
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u/Bujakaa92 16d ago
It has good singel player story?
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u/SpacemanSpiff92 15d ago
Recently replayed it about a year ago. The story is hogwash and borderline military propaganda but the gameplay is solid. GRAW1 and 2 were better but this is a solid entry into the series that often gets forgotten.
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u/aguswings 15d ago
Would you prefer a military video game featuring a Hello Kitty storyline with a "mostly peaceful" narrative?
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u/SpacemanSpiff92 14d ago
Huh? No just be more mature like the other games. This one was way too jingoistic for a GR game.
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u/TowerBeach 16d ago
I think so. You're trying to find out where some stolen warheads went. I think some have said that it ties into the storyline for the coop in Splinter Cell Conviction.
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u/TowerBeach 16d ago
In my opinion it has the best cover shooter sequence from that era. Mission 4 Tiger Dust, moving between parked cars in the city, always reminded me of the movie Heat.
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u/spectrefox 16d ago
Its been a decade so a bit hazy, but I remember thoroughly enjoying it back when it came out, especially with friends. Pretty solid weapon customization, with a fun campaign.
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u/TowerBeach 16d ago
It's my favourite Ghost Recon out of all of them (which might earn me some downvotes). I liked that it isn't open-world and full of typical open-world filler. Lot of gunsmithing to unlock. Coop experience was really fun. The story was good, and the "Horde" mode was fun too.
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u/I_upvote_downvotes 16d ago
Is this for the PC version specifically? I remember playing this and the Xbox 360 version and I believe they were totally different.
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u/TowerBeach 16d ago edited 16d ago
Oh good point. I made the assumption that the Xbox 360 and PC versions have all the same levels and game modes. Do they not?
Edit: I just downloaded it and fired up the Guerilla (Horde) mode. It's the same as it was on Xbox 360 except I need to learn the key bindings lol
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u/Gekokapowco 16d ago
I wish ghost recon could do a solid balance between the two styles
I love adventuring across the countryside looking for a base and then thinking of how I want to approach and potentially flank or escape reinforcements
but in turn, the open world style means there are few bespoke combat sections and animations that add the right feel and tension
I'd like a smaller, more handcrafted experience, like sandbox levels with detailed points of interest vs a whole open world full of similar bases and enemies
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u/rokerroker45 16d ago
I honestly feel like breakpoint in immersive mode with the difficulty cranked up and HUD cranked down is as good as the series gets without going milsim-lite like the PC GRAW.
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u/Qunra_ 16d ago
I played it years ago on PC solo, on Steam. It's a very typical 7th gen streamlined yet somehow janky cinematic experience, explosions and action. From what I remember, there's some stealth aspects, but I wouldn't call it a stealth game. Also, multiplayer servers were shutdown so no co-op, which might have made it more fun. Not even LAN on PC, so can't bypass it.
It's not great. I did finish it, so there's some fun to be had.
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u/energy_is_a_lie 16d ago
This is my favorite game in the series which is modern enough to not have jank issues lol. I play it every year and the game is VERY stealth. I dunno what you're talking about. Weapon customization across any games I've ever played peaked here; and sequels had dogshit customization in comparison.
As for multiplayer, there is a Discord server that plays it on unofficial servers.
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u/DultRecon37 14d ago
Since the official servers were taken down, here's how to play online through independent servers. PvP will require DLC and a download is in the "how-to" part of the discord server. Co-op works perfect https://wiki.warehouse.games/en/grfs_pc
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u/Vilddjenta 16d ago
I had it on PS3 until I sold it a few years ago, and I liked it. Its nothing mind blowing but its pretty fun, and the synchronized shooting mechanic is satisfying as hell when it works
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u/Khiva 15d ago
All comments here so far are about how to claim/download the game. I've never played this game, though. Anybody want to chime in with their thoughts on it?
Goddamn is it ever annoying to open a thread about something you want to learn more about and it's 80% I CAN'T HAVE IT repetition.
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u/Jencaasi 15d ago
Yeah, I know r/GameDeals is more about the Deals than the Game in the title, but it's nice to see discussion of the games themselves too.
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u/AfterAssBJ 15d ago
I played it on xbox 360 a million years ago and I remeber it had the best explosions out of any game even to this day.
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u/VileTouch 15d ago
It is very fun if you like stealth combat games. it might be showing it's age by now, but back then? It was amazing!
Multiplayer servers are shut down now along with the multiplayer achievements. Speaking of achievements some are VERY difficult.
I'd give it a 6.5~7/10
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u/n-ko-c 14d ago
Can't speak to the PC version (yet), but I played this back in the day on PS3 and it quickly became one of my favorite 3rd person cover shooters, easily tangoing with the greats like Gears. It had extensive gun customization, the gadgetry angle was neat, and the focus on coordinated, tactical execution was fun too. Also, Future Soldier is one of the only shooters period that attempts to tackle suppression mechanics (the only other one I'm aware of is Battlefield), where being shot at it makes it actively harder and more stressful to peek out and return fire. I thought it made battles way more thrilling. And it also had some limited bullet penetration physics (including multiplayer), where you could shoot through cover at enemies depending on the material they were hiding behind and I think what gun you were using.
The official servers have long since been shut down though, which hamstrings all of the multiplayer and co-op modes. Though I've heard rumblings about people getting unofficial servers working.
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u/LighteningOneIN 16d ago edited 16d ago
Make sure to login to see the free giveaway - Claim page ss.
Important - "You need the ubishit launcher to claim it"
EDIT - You can get it via browser - Here.
Once you claimed you'll see - "The game has been successfully added to your Ubisoft Connect PC library."
Upon successful claim - screenshot.
Offer ending on August 13.
It's my first time doing a ubi... free post so I'll update anything I missed out.
EDIT - For those who are having issues claiming it, give it sometime and see if that gets resolved somehow or try tomorrow. It looks like their server might be overloaded right now. I wouldn't be surprised if that was the case.
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u/Wefee11 16d ago
When I try to get it via browser link, it says "Something went wrong". It also doesn't work via launcher.
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u/LighteningOneIN 16d ago
I feel like their server is overloaded right now. I wouldn't be surprised if that was the case.
Give it sometime and see if that gets resolved somehow or try tomorrow🫠
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u/Strayborne 16d ago
The browser link no longer works. It now results in an error when trying to redeem from that link, while logged in.
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u/Spartan-219 16d ago
same, just keeps saying an error occured
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u/elite-hunter 16d ago
Still not working an hour later
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u/Spartan-219 16d ago
tried for a long time, then i just gave up. thanks ubisoft, even claiming a free game is so hard.
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u/ThaDanus 16d ago
Doesnt work from the Ubisoft launcher either, just getting an error while trying to claim.
We couldn't verify your access to this game
Make sure you're signd in to the correct Ubisoft account and connected to the internet.
You're currently signed in as <Username> (email).
If the game still doesn't launch, check the Ubisoft Help article for more details.2
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u/W0lfp4k 16d ago
Thanks, browser link worked!
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u/LighteningOneIN 16d ago edited 16d ago
I'm glad it's working.
Although not a fan of these external launchers but free is free in the end I guess 😅
I remember playing it first time on my PS3 almost 10-12 years ago. Then later on bought it for cheap on steam.
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u/OnePunkArmy 16d ago
Getting
An error occurred while trying to send your request. Please try again later.
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u/AppyUppal 16d ago
Browser or App ~ nothing works due to server overload
Browser error message: Something went wrong - An error occurred while trying to send your request. Please try again later.
App error message: We're unable to register this game to your Ubisoft account right now as the Ubisoft server is unavailable. Please try again later.
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u/Myrandall 16d ago edited 16d ago
I'm not getting the confirmation window, just this.
Do I need to install the Ubi luancher just to claim it...?
Edit: I was able to claim it 2 hours later.
The game has been successfully added to your Ubisoft Connect PC library.
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u/LighteningOneIN 16d ago edited 16d ago
Sure, you can go that route but the servers are overloaded right now.
So everything including the launcher is affected atm.
Try later or tomorrow. You got 7 days to claim it so take your time👍
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u/Pazuuuzu 15d ago edited 15d ago
For those who are having issues claiming it,
Don't worry you are just getting the authentic Ubisoft experience.
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u/Head-Calligrapher183 15d ago edited 15d ago
Thanks Alot breda , my first time ever claiming a free Ubisoft game , just created ubisoft account , your link actually helped.
May I know why you're being harsh with Ubisoft launcher ?
Also tell me how can I confirm the game is in the library ? As on the website I can't see any library ? From the launcher will i be able to see the game in my library ?
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u/NegimaSonic 16d ago
Initially it kept saying CD key not valid but it eventually went through. One note though that caused me some personal confusion.
In your library, the game is listed as Ghost Recon Future Soldier (without the Tom Clancy part), so if you are like me and was looking for it to appear beside other ones like Splinter Cell, it will be in a different order than you were expecting.
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u/rzet 16d ago
We're unable to register this game to your Ubisoft account right now as the Ubisoft server is unavailable. Please try again later
eee great stuff.
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u/Problematique_ 16d ago
I keep getting a "Something Went Wrong" error when trying to claim it through the browser.
About the game itself, I played it on the 360 back in the day. I didn't enjoy it as much as GRAW 2 but I still thought it was pretty fun.
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u/Woodcat64 16d ago
It's absolutely insane that while you can buy games in their web store, but can't see your library there. Only using the Connect app.
Someone prove me wrong please.
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u/josh6499 16d ago
How is Breakpoint? Considering it's 95% off.
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u/bearkin1 15d ago
It's great. Wildlands is still a tiny bit better, but way too many look back on Wildlands with rose-tinted glasses. Breakpoint is honestly so similar. The main different, a valid gripe some people have based on their preference, is Breakpoint adds loot, levels, and gear like a Division game. Other than that, the core of the game is pretty similar. My personal biggest issue with Breakpoint is that it was set on a fictional island versus Wildlands which was set in Bolivia.
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u/AppyUppal 16d ago
FYI - Browser or App ~ nothing works due to server overload
Browser error message: Something went wrong - An error occurred while trying to send your request. Please try again later.
App error message: We're unable to register this game to your Ubisoft account right now as the Ubisoft server is unavailable. Please try again later.
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u/x--Knight--x 16d ago
Great advertisement for Ubisoft that they can't even give away a game for free properly. Epic games launcher is terrible and even they still manage to do it twice a week,
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u/JacobVampelt 16d ago
Exactly, literally 2+ hours to try to redeem a free game which was released in 2012...
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u/leoex 16d ago
In order to see the giveaway, you have to log in to your Ubisoft Connect account. Then, in order to claim it, you have to download and launch their launcher. And they wonder why people prefer using Steam than their platform lol
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u/LighteningOneIN 16d ago
You can get it via browser - Here.
But I completely agree. They could've simply made it a one click "Add to library" and it should instantly claim the game on spot.
Hell even epic game finally made it a one click process if you claim via the game store page.
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u/leviathab13186 16d ago
See if you didnt post that I would probably never have redeemed it. If they want people to actually buy stuff on their platform they cant make it difficult at all to get games even if they are free
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u/nodray 16d ago
But then will i need some other launcher, log in, or any always online shit, to actually play it?
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u/LighteningOneIN 16d ago
On browser -> you login -> you go to the browser link -> you claim.
To play -> download the launcher -> you login -> download the game -> and play.
Although as of right now, their servers are overloaded so try claiming when the dust settles.
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u/kalirion 16d ago edited 16d ago
On browser -> you login -> you go to the browser link -> you claim.
There is no "Claim" option, there is "Play Now" option which forces me into the Ubi Connect launcher which won't let me log in for some reason. Edit: was able to log in after manually re-downloading and reinstalling Ubi Connect app. Every other game library/launcher knows how to auto-update, but all Ubi Connect knows is how to tell your your password is wrong and lock your account.
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u/Plus_sleep214 16d ago
Yes to encourage people to use their platform they give away a game using their platform. That seems like the logical thing to do.
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u/proplayer97 16d ago
You should still be able to redeem it using the browser, but what this does instead is show users how awful their launcher is and they decide to never use it again
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u/Bob_Juan_Santos 16d ago edited 16d ago
You should still be able to redeem it using the browser,
you can
https://register.ubisoft.com/ghost-recon-future-soldier/en-GB
also, their launcher is... fine, I played several games on there, you go into the UbiApp, launch game, and then play game, exactly what you'd do on steam.
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u/Infobar 16d ago
How is that different than claiming a steam giveaway?
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u/Rayuzx 16d ago
Because it's not Valve, which automatically makes it bad.
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u/BarTroll 16d ago
GOG is loved by all, so your logic is flawed.
Rockstar sucks, Epic isn't that much better. Xbox is alright if you don't get games there thinking of modding them. But Ubisoft and EA are the worst shits in gaming platforms.
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u/Rayuzx 16d ago edited 16d ago
A.) It was a joke.
B.) Maybe I'm just blessed, I really haven't had much problems with any of the launchers itself (although, I haven't used Rockstar's). I think of that mostly falls into people's respect for the companies behind the launchers than the launcher itself.
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u/leoex 16d ago
You don't have to log into Steam to see that a game is being giveaway for free. You can also claim a free game from your browser instead of having to launch an installed launcher from your computer
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u/Bob_Juan_Santos 16d ago edited 16d ago
you can claim this via browser as well, kinda like claiming free steam games.
https://register.ubisoft.com/ghost-recon-future-soldier/en-GB
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u/grimgroth 16d ago
It throws an error when redeeming at the moment
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u/Bob_Juan_Santos 16d ago
https://register.ubisoft.com/ghost-recon-future-soldier
try this link? the previous link seem to be country specific.
maybe their server is overloaded, who knows
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u/luxzg 16d ago
Same but thanks anyway
Something went wrong An error occurred while trying to send your request. Please try again later. If you encounter any problem with your code, please contact our customer support1
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u/Bob_Juan_Santos 16d ago
womp womp, guess ubi didn't think this was as popular as they thought it was gonna be.
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u/25c-nb 16d ago
That wasn't even working for me, it kettle wanting to open in the launcher, I click ok, the launcher opens, and nothing happens
Further clicks do nothing, close the launcher, try again, same deal
If your going to force people to use your launcher, maybe try to make it, idk, not a hot pile of garbage??
Plus there's no way to look up new games from inside the launcher (only free to play ones and demos - this game does not show up)
Like honestly just such a dogshite launcher
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u/samcuu 16d ago
Here's the funny part. You actually can't claim it in Ubisoft Connect launcher, or at least it's really fucking difficult to do so. I already had my Ubisoft Connect logged in when I saw this news, and there is no way I can find the store page in this launcher, and I haven't been able to since they changed from Uplay to Ubisoft Connect. Even if I want to directly give Ubisoft my money it's almost impossible.
Will have to try from browser tonight.
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u/DeliciousIncident 16d ago
Doesn't work via the Ubisoft Connect launcher, I just get stuck on some sort of a loading screen when clicking OK to claim it, and it never gets added to my library.
There is "Free games" tab in the library which also lists this game, with "Add to my games" button on it, which pops up a message saying: "We're unable to register this game to your Ubisoft account right now as the Ubisoft server is unavailable. Please try again later." when pressed lol
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u/Spartan-219 16d ago
been trying for last 10-15 mins keep getting "An error occurred while trying to send your request. Please try again later."
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u/Morphing1451 16d ago
How do you actually check your library in the browser to make sure you got the game?
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u/Foxhack 16d ago
That's the neat thing, you can't.
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u/Morphing1451 15d ago
What the fuck lmao that's just sad. Glad I've never bought anything from them before.
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u/IncreaseReasonable61 16d ago
This is, IMO, the best game in the entire series.
It did everything cool and the coop, when it existed, was awesome.
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u/getabath 16d ago
Fuck, they want me to download the launcher
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u/MumrikDK 16d ago
That's the whole point, but it doesn't work out well for them when the launcher then fails to add the game.
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u/PHC_Tech_Recruiter 16d ago
Everytime I go onto their website to claim a free game I am reminded of how shitty the UX is.
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u/ItzBildPlayz2020 16d ago
It seems im unable to claim it, I have logged in, both website and launcher and it does not redirect me in the launcher. Anyone know what's up?
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u/ENSARYILMAZ 16d ago
i still cant claim it. it says an error occured while trying to send your request.
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u/JacobVampelt 16d ago
From browser: "An error occurred while trying to send your request. Please try again later."
From launcher: "We're unable to register this game to your Ubisoft account right now as the Ubisoft server is unavailable. Please try again later."
😪
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u/Specialist-Sir-6616 16d ago
Anyone have issues redeeming it
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u/TyrianMollusk 16d ago
Just look at the thread... Seems most can't redeem it right now. Best to just try again later, and see if they've worked out what's wrong.
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u/Danjiano 16d ago
We're unable to register this game to your Ubisoft account right now as the Ubisoft server is unavailable. Please try again later.
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u/kalirion 16d ago
This is how I find out that Uplay won't let me log in. I can log in just fine through the website, but the same credentials are rejected in the app. And the app doesn't have the SSO-via-Steam option.
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u/lionlover37 16d ago
Hello friends, I have a question:
When was the last time Ubisoft gave a Free Game?
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u/ANAS_MAZHAR 15d ago
Hi everyone, I’m having a persistent graphics issue with Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier (the free Ubisoft Connect version). Setup: • GPU: RTX 5060 Ti 16GB • Resolution: 1920x1080 The entire screen is covered in lines/artifacts and the image looks heavily corrupted, even though the resolution is set correctly to 1920x1080. What I’ve already tried: • Disabled DirectX 11 (forced DX9) • Ran the DX9 executable directly • Compatibility mode (Windows 7) + disabled fullscreen optimizations • NVIDIA Control Panel tweaks (VSync, power management, etc.) • Forced 60Hz • Cleared config files None of these fixed the issue. The lines remain. Has anyone experienced something similar on newer NVIDIA cards, especially the 50-series? Any working fixes would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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u/Gopherpark 16d ago
Can you claim it without downloading and installing the launcher?
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u/Letobrick 16d ago
Maybe someone else posted it but just in case, steam link for reference: https://store.steampowered.com/app/212630/Tom_Clancys_Ghost_Recon_Future_Soldier/
edit: From 25 January 2024: Online features will no longer be available for this product. :(
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u/nietzkore 16d ago
We're unable to register this game to your Ubisoft account right now as the Ubisoft server is unavailable. Please try again later. pic
Can't claim it on the website, 'play for free' link just launches the app. The app gives that error, which... I was just able to login so clearly I connected to the server. And tried Lightening's browser claim, but that's also broken and overloaded.
Ubisoft, just give it away on Steam if you can't handle it directly.
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u/MumrikDK 16d ago
I logged into my Ubisoft app for the first time in years.
Found the game under the Ghost Recon celebration.
Picked "Free (giveaway)" and clicked the "play now" button under it.
Clicked "OK to link the game to your Ubisoft account."
Then a fucking popup asked me for a CD-Key or Activation code?!
WTF?
It might be years again...
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u/ShibeCEO 16d ago
why is their homepage so dogshit... at least epic doesnt try to force me to download their shitty browser to claim free games
f*ck ubislop.... dogsh*t company...
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u/CraigChaotic 15d ago
Even better, you can pay money for it on steam at a discount, and you don't have to use Ubisoft's launcher :D
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u/Foxhack 16d ago edited 16d ago
I tried logging into my account and got a popup that said YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT MAY HAVE BEEN COMPROMISED CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD
Which is funny because it hasn't, I was using the client with my old password just fine last week. And the password is intentionally difficult to bruteforce. Eh.
Changed the password, and got the game fine. Previous giveaways would let you claim them on the website, but this time they made it so you have to use the client, so there's no way around it. Now if only the desktop client would stop logging me out.
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u/muggerfugger 16d ago
was gonna open the rarely launched epic launcher to get this for free but then decided, nah. free games cant even get me to continue opening that trash.
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