Ubisoft Lawyers Assert That Players Never Owned The Crew

Ubisoft’s legal team recently stated that players shouldn’t expect ownership of a game once they’ve purchased it. This declaration is part of their defense in a class-action lawsuit brought by gamers in California. The dispute began after Ubisoft decided to shut down “The Crew” in 2024, a decade after its launch. Since the game required an online connection, it’s now rendered unplayable.

In their motion to dismiss the case, Ubisoft’s lawyers highlighted that players were upset about the game’s closure. They pointed out that a notice period was clearly mentioned on the product’s packaging. The plaintiffs are pursuing numerous claims on behalf of players across the nation, including alleged violations of California’s False Advertising Law, Unfair Competition Law, and Consumer Legal Remedies Act, in addition to accusations of fraud and breach of warranty, according to Polygon’s report.

The plaintiffs have since revised their complaint, arguing that because players had unused currency in “The Crew” when it was shut down, Ubisoft may have violated a state law mandating that gift cards remain valid indefinitely. Whether this law applies to in-game currency is a point still under contention.