Ubisoft Under Scrutiny for Pulling ‘The Crew’ Access in Europe
Ubisoft is facing backlash and potential legal challenges in Europe over its decision to revoke access to the racing video game “The Crew” for players on its Ubisoft Connect platform, raising questions about digital ownership rights.
The French video game company announced that starting in April 2024, “The Crew ” would become inoperable for its users. This decision has not sat well with the gaming community, especially in Europe. We believe this move might violate consumer protection laws in place across many European countries.
Ubisoft previously disabled the servers for “The Crew,” rendering the game unplayable. It is a practice common among online-focused titles as they age or a publisher shifts focus towards newer projects.
The controversy centers around the terms of service agreed upon by players upon purchase and account creation, which often include clauses that might permit the discontinuation of services. Nevertheless, European players and observers suggest that pulling access entirely could breach laws to safeguard digital purchases.
In the wake of Ubisoft’s announcement, a lot of users have confirmed this via their Twitter account –
In response to Ubisoft rendering the game “The Crew” unplayable, a movement led by YouTuber Ross Scott has started to petition regulatory bodies.
Ubisoft has yet to respond to the increasing calls to clarify and justify its decision.
As the debate continues, what’s your take on Ubisoft for pulling ‘The Crew’ access in Europe? Do share your thoughts in the comments below.
