Thursday, April 18th 2019

Ubisoft Makes "Assassin's Creed Unity" Free in Honor of Notre-Dame de Paris

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As the smoke clears on the events that unfolded on Monday at the Notre-Dame de Paris, we stand in solidarité with our fellow Parisians and everyone around the world moved by the devastation the fire caused. Notre-Dame is an integral part of Paris, a city to which we are deeply connected. Seeing the monument in peril like this affected us all.

In light of Monday's events, Ubisoft will be donating €500,000 to help with the restoration and reconstruction of the Cathedral. We encourage all of you who are interested to donate as well. In addition, we want to give everyone the chance to experience the majesty and beauty of Notre-Dame the best way we know how. For one week, we will be giving Assassin's Creed Unity away free on PC, for anyone who wants to enjoy it. You can download it now for Uplay PC.
When we created Assassin's Creed Unity, we developed an even closer connection with this incredible city and its landmarks - one of the most notable elements of the game was the extraordinary recreation of Notre-Dame.

Video games can enable us to explore places in ways we never could have otherwise imagined. We hope, with this small gesture, we can provide everyone an opportunity to appreciate our virtual homage to this monumental piece of architecture.

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54 Comments on Ubisoft Makes "Assassin's Creed Unity" Free in Honor of Notre-Dame de Paris

#26
BorgOvermind
The game has been assimilated.

What do we have to burn to get Metro Exodus for free ?
the54thvoidIt's a complex bind of history, culture, religion and tradition. Many people form connections through such places and to many, they are reverential.
It's easy to dismiss the importance of an object but if that object has bound lives together, or has been a symbol of hope, it's often seen as indispensable.
Played AC series for the story. Never liked the jumping/climbing part in any game, but they made it easier since AC2 compared to the original.
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#27
Bjorn_Of_Iceland
For some reason, I really can't get the motivation to play any more AC games. 1 and 2 were the last AC games I have finished. The rest, I try it out first few hours and just can't continue playing it. I end up watching youtube for the story summary instead.
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#28
eidairaman1
The Exiled Airman
Its interesting, companies will ask for a donation yet they have plenty already to donate. If anything they should give a percentile if and when they recondition the building.
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#29
AsRock
TPU addict
neatfeatguyI don't mind the AC franchise - it just got a bit tiresome with combat never really changing and you feel like a super hero when you can take on a dozen+ enemies and walk away without taking any damage.

It would have been nice to see combat streamlined to a point where you can't be some super badass and take on a battalion of troops at the same time. I don't see an issue with 1 or 2 enemies at once, but after that it should feel more like you need to escape to survive.

I grabbed a copy and may eventually get around to it. I figure it'll be something I can killing some time on when I get bored.
I like the AC series for the most part too, how ever got sick of bothering checking on them for a sale as they seem to manage to hit you up for the DLC's and make it a 2+yo game with DLC's for $60+.

This is a nice thing to do but before i look i am wondering if they hitting people up for the DLC's for the so called free game ?.
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#30
FordGT90Concept
"I go fast!1!11!1!"
You don't need the DLCs to explore Notre Dame.
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#31
rtwjunkie
PC Gaming Enthusiast
You no longer need to follow the link. The free AC Unity can be selected and downloaded from within the Uplay launcher/store. I just downloaded it for my wife’s Uplay account to add my personal verification.
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#33
moproblems99
BorgOvermindWhat do we have to burn to get Metro Exodus for free ?
Moscow, possibly St. Petersburg (not the one in FL).
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#35
Prima.Vera
btarunrWe encourage all of you who are interested to donate as well.
Aaa, no.
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#36
Caring1
Not sure why people are donating when insurance should cover it.
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#37
rtwjunkie
PC Gaming Enthusiast
Caring1Not sure why people are donating when insurance should cover it.
Insurance would never cover the huge cost of restoring historical structures. Many countries that have old, historical structures that are registered have requirements about exact standards of authenticity that must be adhered to. These are not the kind of things insurance covers.
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#38
FordGT90Concept
"I go fast!1!11!1!"
Caring1Not sure why people are donating when insurance should cover it.
I don't know that it was insured. Even so, they're going to want to make it better than it was (e.g. replace wood with steel).
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#39
Caring1
FordGT90ConceptI don't know that it was insured. Even so, they're going to want to make it better than it was (e.g. replace wood with steel).
Any builder undertaking work must have liability insurance, and as they started the fire, they are liable for the repairs.
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#40
FordGT90Concept
"I go fast!1!11!1!"
Very true, assuming they can pin the fire on the people that were renovating.
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#41
rtwjunkie
PC Gaming Enthusiast
FordGT90ConceptI don't know that it was insured. Even so, they're going to want to make it better than it was (e.g. replace wood with steel).
Which they cannot if France’s historical preservation laws are as strict as they are here in the U.S.
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#42
64K
From what I've read on financial sites the contractors may be found liable but their insurance (AXA) will only cover a fraction of the cost to restore Notre Dame. The company has pledged €10 million. Additionally The French State is self-insured for Notre Dame. It has no insurance to pay the cost. Ultimately the French government is on the hook for the bulk of the expense and that is why individuals and corporations are donating funds for the restoration. It's always good to see people stepping up to help with the cost of restoring something that they care deeply about.
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#44
rtwjunkie
PC Gaming Enthusiast
Just giving away money is nothing more than a temporary stopgap to end poverty, and wouldn’t end it anyway. Not unless that money was given indirectly in support of various business ventures which would employ more people. And that wouldn’t do it either.

Since free handouts and additional businesses providing more jobs won’t do it, so what do you suggest? Something I learned early in one of my careers from the boss: don’t bring me just a problem, being me several solutions as well.
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#45
moproblems99
rtwjunkieSomething I learned early in one of my careers from the boss: don’t bring me just a problem, being me several solutions as well.
Ah, Nice being the boss. Don't have to do the hard work of coming up with solutions. Only taking the credit. :laugh:
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#46
64K
moproblems99Ah, Nice being the boss. Don't have to do the hard work of coming up with solutions. Only taking the credit. :laugh:
Being the boss isn't all that it's cracked up to be. You also have to take the blame from your superiors when your staff fails on an assignment.
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#47
rtwjunkie
PC Gaming Enthusiast
moproblems99Ah, Nice being the boss. Don't have to do the hard work of coming up with solutions. Only taking the credit. :laugh:
Lol, you misunderstood me. My second-line imparted that wisdom on me early in my first career. I’ve carried it with me in both follower and leader roles over the years, and it’s a great premise to keep.
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#48
moproblems99
64KBeing the boss isn't all that it's cracked up to be. You also have to take the blame from your superiors when your staff fails on an assignment.
Believe me, I know all about it.
rtwjunkieLol, you misunderstood me. My second-line imparted that wisdom on me early in my first career. I’ve carried it with me in both follower and leader roles over the years, and it’s a great premise to keep.
I know what you meant. :)
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#49
erixx
Nice and varied thread! :lovetpu:

Before downloading this game, that for sure is nice... Can I freely roam around in the city without entering those funny ninja combats? Is there a trick like godmode or similar?
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#50
rtwjunkie
PC Gaming Enthusiast
erixxNice and varied thread! :lovetpu:

Before downloading this game, that for sure is nice... Can I freely roam around in the city without entering those funny ninja combats? Is there a trick like godmode or similar?
Not that I know of. You’ve got to play but eventually you’ll get free reign to go anywhere. IIRC, your main safe house which you get in the first few hours is right near Notre Dame, and then you can explore it.
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