Bypass Ubisoft Connect < Ad-Free >

Select for all profiles (Domain, Private, Public). Name the rule "Ubisoft Bypass" and finish.

: Some users add the game's specific Uplay ID to the Steam launch options to skip the launcher's main interface. Syntax : uplay://launch/[GameID]/0 .

For a more permanent "bypass" that prevents the launcher from ever reaching the internet (avoiding forced updates or login loops), you can create a specific firewall rule. Open . Select Outbound Rules and click New Rule . bypass ubisoft connect

: You must log in online at least once and check the "Remember me" box to cache your credentials.

When you launch the client now, it will fail to connect and prompt you to immediately, allowing you to skip the online initialization phase. 3. Steam Deck Workarounds Select for all profiles (Domain, Private, Public)

Choose and browse to your Ubisoft Connect installation folder (typically C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\UbisoftConnect.exe ).

: Install Lutris from the Discover store in Desktop Mode. It provides a more stable container for running Ubisoft Connect and its games compared to the standard Proton wrapper. Syntax : uplay://launch/[GameID]/0

Note : This still requires the launcher to be installed, but it forces it to launch the game immediately upon opening. 4. Buy DRM-Free Versions (GOG)