Ubisoft fights back against angry gamers who sued when The Crew servers shut down. The company claims players never actually bought games - they just paid for permission to play them temporarily. California players filed the lawsuit last November feeling cheated because ads made it seem like purchasing gave permanent access. Game boxes promised activation until 2099 but servers closed much earlier.
Company lawyers point to license agreements everyone accepts when installing games. They call the lawsuit "baseless" because players should have known better. Virtual money became worthless after servers died which might break California prepaid card rules. Judges will hear more arguments April 29 which could change everything about the case.
Trying to fix problems with fans, Ubisoft promises The Crew 2 plus Motorfest will work offline someday when servers eventually close. The original game needed internet connection even for playing alone. This strategy helps avoid future lawsuits plus rebuilds trust with gamers demanding clearer information about how long their purchases last.
Company lawyers point to license agreements everyone accepts when installing games. They call the lawsuit "baseless" because players should have known better. Virtual money became worthless after servers died which might break California prepaid card rules. Judges will hear more arguments April 29 which could change everything about the case.
Trying to fix problems with fans, Ubisoft promises The Crew 2 plus Motorfest will work offline someday when servers eventually close. The original game needed internet connection even for playing alone. This strategy helps avoid future lawsuits plus rebuilds trust with gamers demanding clearer information about how long their purchases last.
