Ubisoft Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over The Crew Shutdown

The lawsuit alleges Ubisoft misled consumers about game ownership, violating California consumer protection laws.

Two Californian gamers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Ubisoft for shutting down servers of the online-only game The Crew, making it unplayable.
The plaintiffs claim they were misled into believing they owned the game, rather than merely licensing it, even when purchasing physical copies.
Ubisoft offered refunds only to recent purchasers after announcing the shutdown, leaving many long-time owners without compensation.
The lawsuit highlights the broader issue of digital ownership versus licensing, leading to new California legislation requiring clearer consumer information.
The Crew's sequels, The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest, will have offline modes, but the original game remains unplayable.