A couple of days ago, it was revealed that Ubisoft accounts can be suspended and permanently closed due to inactivity, although it is possible to prevent this by logging in within 30 days of receiving a notification mail. While this is bad by itself, it seems like things are even worse than anticipated.
AntiDRM, who originally reported on the issue, provided an update coming straight from Ubisoft support confirming that a closed Ubisoft account will prevent access to games purchased on Steam, too, as they still require an account to play. While this is hardly surprising, it paints an even worse picture of the all-digital future some publishers are pushing toward, as access to purchased games seemingly can be revoked for any reason, even the most unreasonable.
If you close your UBISOFT account you will not be able to play your purchased games on STEAM 💀⛔️ pic.twitter.com/idIEt891Ph
— AntiDRM🔴 (@PC_enjoyer) July 24, 2023
While Ubisoft has yet to provide an official statement on the matter, as the only official word on the matter is from the publisher’s customer support, we suggest you log into your Ubisoft account as soon as possible to avoid losing access to your purchases. Given the public backlash, however, the situation is likely to get changed, but for now, it’s better to be safe than sorry. We have reached out to Ubisoft for clarification and will report back as soon as we receive a response, so stay tuned for more on this unfortunate situation.
