Gamer Ross Scott Files Class-Action Lawsuit Against Ubisoft

According to the information gathered from the source of Reader Wall, Accursed Farms YouTube channel’s influencer, Ross Scott, is spearheading a class-action lawsuit against the gaming mammoth, Ubisoft. The outcry behind this legal action is Ubisoft’s resolution to turn off the popular game, The Crew, which Scott and many other gamers argue is a violation of the original purchase agreement. This case highlights a growing concern over preserving digital games and consumer rights in the modern age.

The Dispute Over The Crew

Scott argues that Ubisoft has promoted and sold The Crew under a “perpetual license”, suggesting that buyers are purchasing a product, not a service. Hence, shutting down the game effectively makes it worthless, which is the primary argument for his class-action lawsuit. The legal dispute is still in the early stage of gathering evidence.

Overarching Concerns In The Gaming Industry

Though the lawsuit specifically targets Ubisoft and its management of The Crew, Scott sees it as an opportunity to address broader issues related to game preservation. In this digital era, servers of these companies become very crucial as games rely heavily on them. Consequently, when the company decides to remove support, the games can become unplayable, despite people having spent money on them. Scott aims to establish a legal precedent considering consumer rights and digital commodities in the US and possibly worldwide, with this lawsuit.

Scott’s Unyielding Stance

Scott has firmly stated that any settlement offers from Ubisoft without admitting fault will be outrightly rejected. His commitment to this cause stems from his belief that an easy settlement would do little to resolve the fundamental problem. The primary goal is not only in seeking compensation but (more importantly) pushing for changes in how digital products like games can be decommissioned post-purchase.