
"Much like our own oceans, this world provides many resources to benefit them on their adventure but also opens the possibility of exploitation," Ubisoft writes in its application for Skull and Bones. In the game's impact statement, Ubisoft said Skull and Bones will use in-game events to challenge the player with environmental issues such as what effect the demand for shark fins is having on the ocean, whilst Riders Republic has themes about the devastation caused by wildfires. Ubisoft recently detailed how two of its games hope to spread awareness about the impact of climate change as part of the 2022 Green Game Jam. "To help us achieve this, a number of older titles will be added to our list of decommissioned online services." "Closing the online services for some older games allows us to focus our resources on delivering great experiences for players who are playing newer or more popular titles," Ubisoft explained via an update on the company's blog.

If you're surprised to see Space Junkies on that list, you're not alone the VR title is only three years old, but Ubisoft says it will become completely unplayable from September as it's a "multiplayer-only title".

If you're playing the remastered version of Far Cry 3 or Assassin's Creed 2 then don't panic - both of those remain unaffected.
