Ubisoft’s chaotic game bans and server crashes leave players in limbo
Players of a popular Ubisoft game have been hit by a wave of suspicious bans and prank notifications. The issues began when prominent streamers and regular users received 67-day bans for so-called 'harassment offenses'. Meanwhile, the game’s servers have faced ongoing outages, leaving many unable to play.
Ubisoft responded only recently, taking the servers offline across all platforms as problems escalated.
The strange bans first appeared when players, including well-known streamers, were suddenly locked out of their accounts. Each ban message cited a 'harassment offense' with an unusual duration of 67 days. Many noticed the number matched the '6-7 meme', a long-running internet joke, suggesting the bans were not legitimate.
At the same time, players reported receiving odd notifications through the game’s esports banner. These messages seemed personalised and prank-like, adding to the confusion. Ubisoft’s official response came late, with the company only addressing the situation minutes before taking action. As complaints grew, Ubisoft shut down the game’s servers on every platform. The move followed repeated connection drops and synchronisation errors that had plagued matches for days. The company stated it had deployed its full workforce to fix the issues, though no specific details on progress were given. Available sources provide no information on who at Ubisoft might be handling the security breaches or technical failures. No names or roles within the leadership or technical teams have been shared in relation to the ongoing problems.
The game remains offline while Ubisoft works to resolve the server crashes and investigate the fake bans. Players are left waiting for updates, with no clear timeline for when normal service will return. The lack of transparency about responsible personnel or fixes has left many questioning how quickly the issues will be fully addressed.
