Unfortunately you still need Ubisoft connect to play but now that it's on steam its had a big player boost and the "mass race" mechanic is the most fun I've had in a while, and I believe they're working on steam deck compatibility as we speak
Now that it's on steam I grabbed it and I thinks it's great, the snowboarding and skiing isn't as nice as steeps but the bmx alone makes the game worth for me
Unfortunately you still need Ubisoft connect to play but now that it's on steam its had a big player boost and the "mass race" mechanic is the most fun I've had in a while, and I believe they're working on steam deck compatibility as we speak