In 2019, Ubisoft began to focus on its Connect platform and the Epic Games Store rather than Steam. Their comeback to the platform that year was met with the release of Assassins Creed Valhalla, and further cemented last year with The Division 2. Unfortunately, response to the title has been lukewarm due to some bugs, the lack of achievements, and the requirement to sign up to Connect.

Currently, 158 people gave this title good reviews yet 91 people did not. Even some of the positive reviews recognize major issues. Warning To Everyone Considering Buying This Item: It has been crashing regularly for two years, affecting the majority of players.

This is an issue with all platforms, not just Steam, but it has still caused the score to drop. People have been vocal in their reviews about the lack of achievements or trading cards, which are standard features in Ubisoft games prior to 2019 like Assassin’s Creed Origins. A person mentioned, “No achievements, no Steam cards, Ubisoft Connect, just another Ubisoft L.”

Ubisoft has consistently necessitated that customers use Uplay or, present day, Connect, when opening its games through Steam. Essentially, they are playing it via both launchers, with the capability to unlock bonuses on Ubisoft’s mechanism while also snagging cards and accomplishments on Steams. The concern being expressed here is that, due to there not being any exclusive Steam components, this is nothing other than a shortcut, which could be independently added to Steam in any case.

Unlike with Playstation and Xbox, in which the Connect feature is automatically integrated into the game, PC gamers have to battle through multiple launchers. This can be a hassle with games from Electronic Arts as well, since they now use two different hub-platforms, which are Access and Origin. If there’s something that PC players have an aversion to, it’s managing the different launching pads.

Many reviews have noted that there is no way to keep users from cheating in The Division 2 for those with a Linux operating system or those using Steam Decks; even though it can be purchased through Steam, it is not playable for these people.

One user complained that it crashed within the first half-hour. Another chimed in saying they were experiencing a “crash simulator”. This wasn’t early enough to qualify for a refund according to one person. Another lamented the constant crashing every couple minutes. Several players claimed that “all this game does is crash”, and dubbed it “Crashfest 2”.

This problem keeps appearing with regards to Connect, missing Steam features, and unsatisfactory Steam Deck support. At this time, there is no way to get past this predicament. As some reviewers suggest, you should use the Connect trial to determine if the game is worth buying. If it is prone to crashing, as others have experienced, you are better off waiting for a patch to fix that problem. It has apparently been a problem present since release on multiple platforms.