You can set the client to launch in offline mode through its settings, though this disables social features and cloud syncing.
This prevents many launch-day hangs that make the launcher seem broken. 3. Steam Deck / Linux "Bypass"
Ubisoft has aggressively expanded its IP into film and television ( The Witcher comparisons, the Assassin’s Creed Netflix deal, and the Splinter Cell anime).
Historically, game publishers viewed "platforms" (like Steam, Uplay, or Origin) merely as storefronts—places to sell digital goods. However, the modern gaming landscape, driven by Gen Z and Millennial behaviors, views gaming as a primary social lifestyle, superseding traditional media like TV and music.