Ubisoft Unexpectedly Pulls Game, Plans Server Shutdown in a Year

• The Crew game delisted, servers shutting down in 2024.
• Ubisoft confirms delisting and server shutdown.
• Game will become unplayable post server shutdown.
• Ubisoft recognizes player disappointment, hints at possible refunds.
• Commitment continues for The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest.

Ubisoft's The Crew to Become Unplayable in 2024

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The popular racing game, The Crew, released in 2014 for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC, has been unexpectedly removed from listings. The game's servers are set to be shut down next year. The always-online nature of the game means it will become unplayable once this occurs.

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Unforeseen Delisting of The Crew

The Crew, a vast open-world driving game set in a digital recreation of the United States, has been a hit among gamers for its intriguing narrative and immersive road trips across a charmingly recreated USA. However, those wishing to experience or revisit The Crew's unique world should do so quickly, as the game will become unplayable in 2024.

Ubisoft Confirms The Crew's Delisting and Server Shutdown

On December 14, Ubisoft unlisted The Crew from all console storefronts and on Steam. This move, which occurred before Ubisoft had officially commented on the situation, led to speculation about its implications. Later, Ubisoft confirmed that the game has been unlisted and its servers will be shut down on April 1, 2024.

Unplayable Once Servers Are Dead

As an always-online game, The Crew will become unplayable once its servers are shut down, affecting all players who have bought the game, whether digitally or physically.

Ubisoft Recognizes Player Disappointment

Ubisoft acknowledged potential disappointment among the game's active players, attributing the decision to server infrastructure and licensing constraints. They mentioned that recent buyers of The Crew might be eligible for a refund, but did not offer any further compensation for players who will lose access to the game in a few months.

Ubisoft's Commitment to The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest

Despite the end of The Crew, Ubisoft reassured players of their continued commitment to provide the best action-driving gameplay experience. They confirmed their ongoing support for The Crew 2 and the newly launched The Crew Motorfest.

Preserving Playability of Online Games

While it's unrealistic to expect companies to support online games indefinitely, games should ideally be designed so they can be updated into an offline experience once servers are shut down. Otherwise, many games will become unplayable in the future, regardless of whether the disc is owned.

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