Overview

• Ubisoft has filed a motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit brought by two California gamers over the shutdown of The Crew’s servers in March 2024.
• The company maintains that players purchased a limited license to access the game, not perpetual ownership, citing clear disclaimers on packaging and terms of use.
• Plaintiffs argue Ubisoft implied long-term access by including activation codes valid until 2099 and claim the game's digital currency violates California's gift card laws by expiring.
• Ubisoft contends the claims are time-barred and that players received the benefit of their bargain, having enjoyed access to the game for nearly a decade.
• The case highlights broader industry debates over digital ownership, with Ubisoft announcing offline modes for newer titles but not for the original The Crew.