Ubisoft Ends Online Support for Several Games
Game publisher Ubisoft has announced that it will be discontinuing online support for a number of games from its major franchises, including Assassin’s Creed, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell, and Ghost Recon. This move will affect a total of 10 games, with the shutdowns scheduled to take place on January 25, 2024. As a result, players will no longer be able to access online play modes, connect to a Ubisoft account, earn Ubisoft Connect rewards, or use other online features in these games.
In a blog post, Ubisoft stated that decommissioning online services for older games is necessary as the technology behind these services becomes outdated. The affected games include Assassin’s Creed II (Xbox 360), Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood (Mac), Assassin’s Creed Liberation HD (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3), and Assassin’s Creed Revelations (PC). Ghost Recon Future Soldier (PC), Heroes of Might and Magic VI (PC), NCIS (PC), Splinter Cell: Conviction (Xbox 360), R.U.S.E. (PC), and Trials Evolution (PC) will also lose their online capabilities.
This is not an uncommon practice among game publishers like Ubisoft, as they often disable online functionality for older or less popular games due to the resources required to maintain servers. In fact, Ubisoft had previously ended online support for several games in October 2022, including Ghost Recon: Future Soldier and Splinter Cell: Blacklist.
Hot Take: The End of Online Gaming
Ubisoft’s decision to end online support for several games highlights the challenges faced by game publishers in maintaining legacy titles. As technology advances rapidly, the infrastructure supporting older games becomes outdated and costly to maintain. While this may disappoint some players who enjoy the online features of these games, it is a necessary step for Ubisoft to allocate its resources effectively. As the gaming industry continues to evolve, we can expect more publishers to follow suit and decommission online services for older games. This underscores the importance of enjoying and cherishing the online experiences while they last, as nothing lasts forever in the world of gaming.
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