Ubisoft joins Xbox disc-to-digital program after initial opt-out reports

Ubisoft games are now convertible to digital licenses via Xbox’s Disc-to-Digital program, reversing earlier reports that the publisher had opted out. The move adds titles like Far Cry and Assassin’s Creed to the 1,000+ supported games, with more publishers expected to follow, per Windows Central and Insider Gaming.

Bottom line — Ubisoft’s addition brings over 1,000 titles to the program; Sega, Square Enix, and Bandai Namco remain absent.

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• Xbox’s program lets players insert a disc to claim a permanent digital license, enabling cloud streaming and Play Anywhere without the disc, per Windows Central.
• Initial testing on August 31 showed Ubisoft, Square Enix, Sega, and Bandai Namco games failing to convert, per GameRant and Insider Gaming.
• Users on Reddit and X reported error messages for titles like Far Cry 4, Elden Ring, and Final Fantasy, indicating publisher-level opt-outs, per Power Up Gaming.
• Windows Central reports that as of September 8, 2026, Ubisoft games such as Assassin’s Creed Syndicate and Far Cry Primal are now convertible, with Square Enix likely to join soon.
• Microsoft says the program is still in testing and more titles will be added; some previously unsupported games like Forza Horizon 4 have started working, per GameRant.
• The program is partly seen as a response to Sony’s plan to phase out physical PlayStation discs by 2028, per Beebom and Insider Gaming.
• Publishers may hesitate due to secondary market concerns and licensing rights, per Power Up Gaming.

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