A User Got a Refund from PlayStation for The Crew, Nine Years After the Purchase
Have you ever wished to get a refund for a game you bought years ago and can no longer access? It may sound like a long shot, but one Reddit user recently shared a surprising success story of receiving a refund from PlayStation for a game purchased around nine years ago.
The user explained that the game in question was The Crew, bought back in 2015 but not played much. However, with the recent closure of Ubisoft’s servers for The Crew, many players found themselves unable to access the game, sparking frustration and disappointment within the gaming community. This turn of events prompted the user to reach out to PlayStation for a refund, and to their amazement, they were successful.
It appears that this case has sparked hope among other players who may have similar experiences with inaccessible games. The possibility of receiving a refund from PlayStation for older game purchases has garnered attention and raised questions about the rights of consumers in such situations. If PlayStation begins issuing refunds, it could also prompt action from game publishers like Ubisoft, potentially leading to changes in how such issues are addressed in the future.
Furthermore, the situation surrounding The Crew has drawn broader attention to the practice of game publishers discontinuing support for older titles, a concern that has been highlighted by Ross Scott, the creator of the Accursed Farms YouTube channel. Scott has initiated a campaign aimed at challenging the practice of publishers ‘destroying videogames’ post-release, with the goal of advocating for consumer rights and holding publishers accountable for their actions.
The case of The Crew and the subsequent refund from PlayStation serve as a reminder of the evolving landscape of consumer rights in the gaming industry. As players navigate issues related to discontinued game support and access, the response from PlayStation in this instance has sparked discussions about the responsibilities of game publishers and the rights of players.
