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Ubisoft states players don't have "unfettered ownership" of games as The Crew lawsuit continues
Ubisoft has responded to a lawsuit over the shutdown of its racing game The Crew, stating players purchased a "limited license to access the game".
Despite being 10 years old and essentially replaced by a successor, the decision sparked concern over both consumer rights and game preservation. Ubisoft's lawyers claim plaintiffs have applied a "kitchen sink approach on behalf of a putative class of nationwide customers" and alleged eight causes of action including false advertising and unfair competition. Further, photos of the packaging from the plaintiffs reveal the activation code for the game doesn't expire until 2099, which they claim is how Ubisoft "implied that [The Crew] would remain playable during this time and long thereafter".
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