Ubisoft reportedly deleting customer accounts with purchased games if they have been inactive for too long
Michael @LegacyKillaHD
This is just horrifying.
Ubisoft CONFIRMS they will delete your account & purchased games if you go inactive for too long!!!
Ubisoft.. WTF?! Another example of why I'm becoming more & more concerned with the death of physical games.
https://twitter.com/LegacyKillaHD/status/1682653876418224129
Ubisoft Support @UbisoftSupport
Hey there. We just wanted to chime in that you can avoid the account closure by logging into your account within the 30 days (since receiving the email pictured) and selecting the Cancel Account Closure link contained in the email. We certainly do not want you to lose access to your games or account so if you have any difficulties logging in then please create a support case with us. >> ubisoft.com/help
https://twitter.com/UbisoftSupport/status/1682046437834784768
Well guess I won't be "renting" any games from them then. If I buy something it means I own it, in perpetuity. In fact I'm fairly certain Europe has laws against this, though Ubisoft will probably just have to pay a "fine" that is more a gentle slap on the wrist. We need to stop fining these companies, it does not stop them from breaking the law repeatedly. Stop arresting pirates, start arresting CEO's.
If the EU slaps you with a fine, it's usually not a slap on the wrist but something that seriously stings.
Except for the big guys. Didn't Facebook have a portion on the side, for the expected fines? They still madr more money. If fines are just part of the business calculation, they don't sting enough.
€1.2B fine and the threat of 4% of their turnover as fine if they don't comply with the EU regulations. The EU does not fuck around and is not completely bought like the FTC.