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Driver: San Francisco for Xbox 360 missing Uplay Passport [update]

Alexander Sliwinski — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:55:00 EST

Copies of Driver: San Francisco for Xbox 360 being sold by retailers do not include the Uplay Passport, a code required to access multiplayer beyond the 48-hour trial period. Driver is the first title by Ubisoft to require a Uplay Passport.

Joystiq contacted Ubisoft late last week when we became aware of the situation. We received a response late last night, saying a statement provided today would "clear everything up in regard to the Uplay Passport codes and Driver: San Francisco."

The Uplay Passport insert in NTSC region copies currently contains a code that unlocks DLC, but is not the code that unlocks the multiplayer.

Update: The Uplay Passport is now free when attempting to purchase through the game. It is not currently available through the dashboard nor Xbox.com. Ubisoft has yet to officially comment on this or on how long the Uplay Passport will be free through the game.

Update 2: Ubisoft's official statement can be found after the break.

[Thanks, John P.]

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Ubisoft announces 'Uplay Passport' online pass for Driver: SF, future games

Alexander Sliwinski — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:45:00 EST

Ubisoft has confirmed Uplay Passport, its version of "online pass" or "Project Ten Dollar." The Uplay Passport, which will be implemented for the first time in Driver: San Francisco, is the standard multiplayer pass that will restrict online play to those who have redeemed a code in new copies of the game or purchased a code from the Xbox Marketplace or PSN. A new Uplay Passport, for those who pick up the game used, will cost $9.99.

Ubisoft mentioned it was looking into implementing the feature last year after EA's success. Driver will be the test drive, but don't expect it to be a revelation if the next Assassin's Creed has it too.

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Rumor: Driver San Francisco to use 'Uplay Passport' for online play

Alexander Sliwinski — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST

What's good for the goose is good for the gaggle. Ubisoft will allegedly be the latest member in the multiplayer "online pass" club with a "Uplay Passport" in Driver: San Francisco, according to GamerZines. Since almost every other major publisher in the industry is already doing it, and Ubisoft said it was looking into implementing such a feature last year, we wouldn't hold it against you if you paused for a moment and thought: "Wait, Ubi hadn't done this already?"

According to GamerZines, the Uplay Passport will work similarly to other online passes: restricting online mulitplayer to those who receive a code in a new copy of the game, or buy a code online. There's currently no word on how much said code will cost separately. We've contacted Ubisoft for confirmation.

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