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Digital game ownership is increasingly uncertain as licenses are revoked

Digital game ownership is increasingly uncertain, as storefronts sell revocable licenses rather than outright ownership. Publishers like 2K are delisting games and shutting down servers, rendering modes dependent on online infrastructure inaccessible, even for purchased copies. In some cases, like with Ubisoft's The Crew, games have been entirely removed from libraries, further highlighting the fragility of digital game access. AI

RANK_REASON Article discusses the implications of digital game licensing and publisher actions on consumer ownership, rather than announcing a new product or event.

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Digital game ownership is increasingly uncertain as licenses are revoked

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Luke James) ·

    Your digital game library is yours, until it's not

    Digital games you "buy" can be taken away at any time, and there are fewer options than ever for true game ownership.