Ubisoft: Difference between revisions - Consumer_Action

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The decommissioning of ''The Crew'' also sparked a wider debate on the viability of "games-as-a-service" models, which Ubisoft has heavily invested in.<ref>https://www.stopkillinggames.com/</ref> These models often require ongoing internet connectivity to function and rely on servers run by the company. At any time, the company can decide to shut down the servers and the games will no longer be playable, as seen with ''The Crew''.

Weeks after the shutdown of The Crew, users have also mentioned Ubisoft revoking their licenses<ref>https://www.pcgamer.com/games/racing/ubisoft-is-stripping-peoples-licences-for-the-crew-weeks-after-its-shutdown-nearly-squandering-hopes-of-private-servers-and-acting-as-a-stark-reminder-of-how-volatile-digital-ownership-is/</ref> off of platforms such as Steam<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/646910/discussions/0/6733519464639235465/</ref> and Ubisoft Connect<ref>https://www.eurogamer.net/ubisoft-reportedly-revoking-the-crew-from-owners-libraries-following-server-shutdown</ref>

=== Star Wars Outlaws forced update ===

Star wars outlaws was released in In August of 2024, with two editions that allowed players to have early access to the game for $110 and $130 respectively, approximately twice the cost of the game on release day<ref>https://www.ign.com/articles/star-wars-outlaws-release-date-special-editions</ref>. Ubisoft then pushed an update just before the full release that caused players on PlayStation 5 who had paid extra for the game as early access to have their save file deleted<ref>https://gamerant.com/star-wars-outlaws-bug-delete-save-data-ps5/</ref>. Although the update was intended to fix a game-breaking bug, upon full release many bugs remained<ref>https://www.geeksandgamers.com/star-wars-outlaws-still-looks-buggy-the-week-of-its-release/</ref>. This behavior also highlights an ongoing pattern in which Ubisoft releases an incomplete game, expects players to buy the game and act as the testers, and then patches the game later.

=== Lawsuit "Roofieing" ===

In December of 2014, Ubisoft was giving away free licenses for their title Assassin's Creed Unity, however there was a catch; hidden within the terms<ref>https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassin-s-creed-unity-free-game-offer-waives-laws/1100-6424381/</ref> for the clickwrap agreement in obtaining the game for free were some lines that in summation stated that the user could not sue Ubisoft. <ref>''You hereby irrevocably and unconditionally RELEASE, WAIVE, AND FOREVER DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE Ubisoft Entertainment S.A., and each of its past, present and future divisions, parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, predecessors, successors and assigns, together with all of their respective past, present and future employees, officers, shareholders, directors and agents, and those who give recommendations, directions, or instructions or engage in risk evaluation or loss control activities regarding the Campaign (all for the purposes herein referred to as “Released Parties”) FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY TO YOU, your assigns, heirs, and next of kin FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, CHARGES, LAWSUITS, DEBTS, DEFENSES, ACTIONS OR CAUSES OF ACTION, OBLIGATIONS, DAMAGES, LOSS OF SERVICE, COMPENSATION, PAIN AND SUFFERING, ATTORNEYS’ FEES, AND COST AND EXPENSES OF SUIT, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, SUSPECTED OR UNSUSPECTED, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE PURCHASE, ACQUISITION, RENTAL, POSSESSION AND/OR USAGE, AND/OR THE INTENT TO PURCHASE, ACQUIRE, RENT, POSSESS AND/OR USE, THE ASSASSIN’S CREED UNITY VIDEO GAME AND/OR THE ASSASSIN’S CREED UNITY SEASON PASS ON ANY AND ALL PLATFORMS, AND/OR RELATED TO THE CAMPAIGN, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES OR OTHERWISE.''

Via http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/12/18/your-assassin-s-creed-unity-season-pass-free-game-comes-with-a-legal-catch.aspx

[http://web.archive.org/web/20141222024011/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/12/18/your-assassin-s-creed-unity-season-pass-free-game-comes-with-a-legal-catch.aspx Archive]</ref> It is unknown whether or not these terms remain to be valid over a decade later.

=== Executive comments ===

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 The decommissioning of ''The Crew'' also sparked a wider debate on the viability of "games-as-a-service" models, which Ubisoft has heavily invested in.<ref>https://www.stopkillinggames.com/</ref> These models often require ongoing internet connectivity to function and rely on servers run by the company. At any time, the company can decide to shut down the servers and the games will no longer be playable, as seen with ''The Crew''.
+Weeks after the shutdown of The Crew, users have also mentioned Ubisoft revoking their licenses<ref>https://www.pcgamer.com/games/racing/ubisoft-is-stripping-peoples-licences-for-the-crew-weeks-after-its-shutdown-nearly-squandering-hopes-of-private-servers-and-acting-as-a-stark-reminder-of-how-volatile-digital-ownership-is/</ref> off of platforms such as Steam<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/646910/discussions/0/6733519464639235465/</ref><!-- Would recommend finding a better source than a Steam discussion mentioning this. --> and Ubisoft Connect<ref>https://www.eurogamer.net/ubisoft-reportedly-revoking-the-crew-from-owners-libraries-following-server-shutdown</ref>
 === Star Wars Outlaws forced update ===
 Star wars outlaws was released in In August of 2024, with two editions that allowed players to have early access to the game for $110 and $130 respectively, approximately twice the cost of the game on release day<ref>https://www.ign.com/articles/star-wars-outlaws-release-date-special-editions</ref>. Ubisoft then pushed an update just before the full release that caused players on PlayStation 5 who had paid extra for the game as early access to have their save file deleted<ref>https://gamerant.com/star-wars-outlaws-bug-delete-save-data-ps5/</ref>. Although the update was intended to fix a game-breaking bug, upon full release many bugs remained<ref>https://www.geeksandgamers.com/star-wars-outlaws-still-looks-buggy-the-week-of-its-release/</ref>. This behavior also highlights an ongoing pattern in which Ubisoft releases an incomplete game, expects players to buy the game and act as the testers, and then patches the game later.
+=== Lawsuit "Roofieing"<!-- May want a better name for this, or at least a better way to spell this abnormal word... --> ===
+In December of 2014, Ubisoft was giving away free licenses for their title Assassin's Creed Unity, however there was a catch; hidden within the terms<ref>https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassin-s-creed-unity-free-game-offer-waives-laws/1100-6424381/</ref> for the clickwrap agreement in obtaining the game for free were some lines that in summation stated that the user could not sue Ubisoft. <ref>''You hereby irrevocably and unconditionally RELEASE, WAIVE, AND FOREVER DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE Ubisoft Entertainment S.A., and each of its past, present and future divisions, parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, predecessors, successors and assigns, together with all of their respective past, present and future employees, officers, shareholders, directors and agents, and those who give recommendations, directions, or instructions or engage in risk evaluation or loss control activities regarding the Campaign (all for the purposes herein referred to as “Released Parties”) FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY TO YOU, your assigns, heirs, and next of kin FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, CHARGES, LAWSUITS, DEBTS, DEFENSES, ACTIONS OR CAUSES OF ACTION, OBLIGATIONS, DAMAGES, LOSS OF SERVICE, COMPENSATION, PAIN AND SUFFERING, ATTORNEYS’ FEES, AND COST AND EXPENSES OF SUIT, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, SUSPECTED OR UNSUSPECTED, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE PURCHASE, ACQUISITION, RENTAL, POSSESSION AND/OR USAGE, AND/OR THE INTENT TO PURCHASE, ACQUIRE, RENT, POSSESS AND/OR USE, THE ASSASSIN’S CREED UNITY VIDEO GAME AND/OR THE ASSASSIN’S CREED UNITY SEASON PASS ON ANY AND ALL PLATFORMS, AND/OR RELATED TO THE CAMPAIGN, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES OR OTHERWISE.''
+Via http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/12/18/your-assassin-s-creed-unity-season-pass-free-game-comes-with-a-legal-catch.aspx
+[http://web.archive.org/web/20141222024011/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/12/18/your-assassin-s-creed-unity-season-pass-free-game-comes-with-a-legal-catch.aspx Archive]</ref> It is unknown whether or not these terms remain to be valid over a decade later.
 === Executive comments ===