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EU Can't Force Ubisoft Server Continuity, Pursues Voluntary Code

6/17/2026

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European Commission says it lacks power to force game makers to keep online titles functional after sales end.
UFC-Que Choisir filed a lawsuit in France against Ubisoft over The Crew’s permanent online server shutdown.
The Commission will work with industry and consumer groups on a voluntary code of conduct for video-game end-of-life.
Ubisoft said players only bought limited access to The Crew, not full ownership.

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European Commission says it lacks power to force game makers to keep online titles functional after sales end.
UFC-Que Choisir filed a lawsuit in France against Ubisoft over The Crew’s permanent online server shutdown.
The Commission will work with industry and consumer groups on a voluntary code of conduct for video-game end-of-life.
Ubisoft said players only bought limited access to The Crew, not full ownership.