Ubisoft has recently ceased support for The Crew, a popular racing arcade game, leaving many gamers disappointed. The ability to play solo has also been removed, making it impossible to access the main menu. Players feel like the game they purchased has been taken away from them, sparking concern among the gaming community. The situation has even caught the attention of government officials in the United Kingdom.
In response, angry fans and gamers have launched a petition urging the UK government to create laws preventing publishers from revoking digital content. While gamers understand the need for maintaining network infrastructure, they want assurance that their purchases will be protected and not suddenly removed or rendered unplayable, as seen with The Crew.
The UK government swiftly addressed the petition, clarifying that while there are no laws mandating permanent support for games, actions like these could violate consumer rights regulations. Video game sellers are reminded to adhere to consumer legislation to avoid such controversies.
While current laws may not explicitly protect against games becoming unplayable post-purchase, the petition may lead to the development of new regulations safeguarding players’ rights. To be considered, the petition must reach 100,000 signatures by October 16th.
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