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Ubisoft Revokes Access To Purchased Game, Sparking Digital Ownership Debate


Ubisoft has come under fire from players who claim the company has revoked access to a game they had previously purchased. Users attempting to launch "The Crew" on Ubisoft Connect are met with a message stating, "You no longer have access to this game. Why not check the Store to pursue your adventur...

Users attempting to launch "The Crew" on Ubisoft Connect are met with a message stating, "You no longer have access to this game. Ubisoft has yet to comment on the matter, but some speculate that the decision may be related to the game's reliance on servers that are no longer operational. Ubisoft's subscription boss, Philippe Tremblay, recently stated that players will need to get"comfortable" with not owning games.

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