Ubisoft Tells Players: Destroy Your Games Once They’re Taken Offline or Else

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Ubisoft, renowned for popular games like Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry, is once again causing a stir among gamers. A recent amendment to their End User License Agreement (EULA) has left fans upset as they now require players to delete all copies of a game if the game’s support is discontinued.

As confirmed by the revised terms, it’s not an overstatement; the new End User License Agreement (EULA) explicitly states that Ubisoft or its partners can terminate your access to a game at their discretion. If this occurs, the agreement requires you to promptly uninstall the game and delete all copies of it from your devices.

According to the updated rules, it’s true, not an exaggeration; the new EULA clearly indicates that Ubisoft or its partners can take away your gaming rights at any time. If this happens, you must uninstall the game and delete all copies immediately.

This alteration is significant. Essentially, if you purchased a game at full cost from Ubisoft, they have the authority to terminate the game on your device and demand you erase it entirely. There will be no backup options or allowance to keep it for sentimental reasons – only deletion is required.

Not only does the End User License Agreement (EULA) grant Ubisoft the freedom to modify games as they see fit, but this can happen at their discretion, with no particular reason given. What’s more, you won’t be informed about these changes. To remain informed, it’s now your responsibility to frequently check the EULA. If a modification displeases you, your sole recourse is to cease using the product and discard it.

Player reception to recent changes isn’t favorable, and Ubisoft has been facing challenges for some time. The company’s worth has significantly decreased over the past five years, leading it to enter into a partnership with Tencent, a large Chinese publisher that is frequently accused of questionable business practices. This hasn’t helped improve fan sentiment, which was already negative. Now, fans are outraged.

Online users are labeling this action as unfriendly towards consumers. They argue that Ubisoft is strategically taking steps to protect itself legally by compelling players to relinquish their games once servers cease operation or support ends. Essentially, it appears that the company is planning to phase out older titles stealthily, without any obligation to reimburse its customers.

As a devoted gamer, I’ve realized the harsh truth: when it comes to Ubisoft games, what we think of as ownership is merely leasing. In fact, at any moment, Ubisoft holds the power to evict me from my virtual domain. Quite humbling, isn’t it? The digital world can be as unpredictable and fragile as the physical one, a reminder that nothing is truly ours in this era of constant updates and server maintenance.

A significant number of game enthusiasts express a sense of deception. On a gaming discussion platform, one disgruntled user stated, “‘I purchased the game, but I didn’t agree to a ticking clock.’

It’s uncertain whether Ubisoft will address the criticism they’re facing. However, if their intention was to lower people’s trust in them, then the changes made to their EULA are very effective.

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2025-07-08 11:14