Ubisoft has recently announced its plans to shut down online services for almost a dozen video games, including popular titles such as Assassin’s Creed 2 and Splinter Cell: Conviction. Effective from January 25, 2024, these games will lose their online functionality, leaving players unable to enjoy multiplayer features and collect Ubisoft Connect rewards for these titles.
Over the past year, various video game publishers and developers have taken similar actions, pulling online services and shutting down servers for several games across different platforms. This decision is influenced by factors such as declining player counts and expiring licenses. Despite the varying reasons behind these shutdowns, the outcome remains the same: the accessibility and playability of these games are severely impacted once online services are discontinued.
In an official statement released on Ubisoft’s support site, the company expressed that shutting down servers for older games is not a decision they take lightly. However, due to technological advancements and the obsolescence of the underlying technology supporting these services, Ubisoft considers this move a necessity.
Upon contacting Ubisoft, representatives from My City have sought further clarification regarding these shutdowns.
Here is the complete list of games losing online services on January 25, 2024, along with the affected platforms:
- Assassin’s Creed II: Xbox 360
- Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood: Mac
- Assassin’s Creed Liberation HD: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- 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
- Trials Evolution: PC
It’s worth noting that Ubisoft has previously terminated online services for some of these titles on different platforms during the past few years.
With the shutdown of online features for these games, players will no longer be able to participate in multiplayer modes, link accounts, or collect Ubisoft Connect rewards for the affected titles. For fans of these games, this marks the end of an era and the loss of cherished experiences shared with friends and fellow gamers.
As the gaming industry continues to evolve, providing ongoing support for older titles becomes increasingly challenging. While it may be disappointing for players, it is essential for game developers and publishers to focus on the future, ensuring the quality and innovation of upcoming releases.