Ubisoft has come to a conclusion that support multiplayer for older games isn't feasible anymore . They have stated that "The multiplayer community for older games has become too small to justify the resources needed to keep them online."
This decision affects a number of Ubisoft's popular franchises, including Splinter Cell, Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six, and The Division. For now it seems that only games released within the last few years will continue to receive support.
Many gamers are disappointed with this news, as it means they'll no longer be able to enjoy their favorite games with friends. However, Ubisoft has said they will be working on ways to keep the single-player experience alive for these older titles.
With the multiplayer gone some of the DLC would be taken away as well for these games.
Here is a list of the games that will be affected,
- Anno 2070 (2011): multiplayer, linking accounts, online features
- Assassin's Creed 2 (2009): multiplayer, linking accounts, online features
- Assassin's Creed 3 (2012): multiplayer, linking accounts, online features, access to DLC
- Assassin's Creed Brotherhood (2010): multiplayer, linking accounts, online features, access to DLC
- Assassin's Creed Liberation HD (2014): multiplayer, linking accounts, online features, access DLC
- Driver San Francisco (2011): multiplayer, linking accounts, online features, access to DLC
- Far Cry 3 (2012): multiplayer, linking accounts, online features, access to DLC
- Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands (2010): co-op multiplayer, linking accounts, online features, access to DLC
- Silent Hunter 5 (2010): multiplayer, linking accounts, online features, access to DLC
- Space Junkies (2019): "As a multiplayer only title, you will be unable to play the game going forward."
- Splinter Cell: Blacklist (2013): multiplayer, linking accounts, online features
Many gamers are troubled by Ubisoft's decision to cut off DLC and, in one case, an entire game. This leaves players without the ability to enjoy their favorite games with friends. Additionally, it seems that this decision was made without much input from the gaming community. Ubisoft has said they will be working on ways to keep the single-player experience alive for these older titles, but many gamers are skeptical that this will be enough.
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