{"id":85783,"date":"2025-07-06T00:37:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T00:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=85783"},"modified":"2025-07-06T00:37:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T00:37:12","slug":"why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Ubisoft closing accounts?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#Why_is_Ubisoft_Closing_Accounts_The_Truth_Behind_Inactive_Account_Deletion\" title=\"Why is Ubisoft Closing Accounts? The Truth Behind Inactive Account Deletion\">Why is Ubisoft Closing Accounts? The Truth Behind Inactive Account Deletion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#Understanding_Ubisofts_Account_Deletion_Policy\" title=\"Understanding Ubisoft&#8217;s Account Deletion Policy\">Understanding Ubisoft&#8217;s Account Deletion Policy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#Data_Protection_Compliance\" title=\"Data Protection Compliance\">Data Protection Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#Database_Maintenance_and_Cost_Reduction\" title=\"Database Maintenance and Cost Reduction\">Database Maintenance and Cost Reduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#The_Impact_on_Digital_Games\" title=\"The Impact on Digital Games\">The Impact on Digital Games<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#Age_Restrictions_and_Account_Creation\" title=\"Age Restrictions and Account Creation\">Age Restrictions and Account Creation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#Distinguishing_Between_Uplay_and_Ubisoft_Connect\" title=\"Distinguishing Between Uplay and Ubisoft Connect\">Distinguishing Between Uplay and Ubisoft Connect<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#FAQs_Addressing_Your_Concerns_About_Ubisoft_Account_Deletion\" title=\"FAQs: Addressing Your Concerns About Ubisoft Account Deletion\">FAQs: Addressing Your Concerns About Ubisoft Account Deletion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#1_How_do_I_reopen_a_closed_Ubisoft_account\" title=\"1. How do I reopen a closed Ubisoft account?\">1. How do I reopen a closed Ubisoft account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#2_Can_I_merge_Ubisoft_accounts\" title=\"2. Can I merge Ubisoft accounts?\">2. Can I merge Ubisoft accounts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#3_How_long_is_a_Ubisoft_account_inactive_before_deletion\" title=\"3. How long is a Ubisoft account inactive before deletion?\">3. How long is a Ubisoft account inactive before deletion?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#4_Can_I_transfer_games_between_Ubisoft_accounts\" title=\"4. Can I transfer games between Ubisoft accounts?\">4. Can I transfer games between Ubisoft accounts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#5_Can_I_use_the_same_phone_number_for_two_Ubisoft_accounts\" title=\"5. Can I use the same phone number for two Ubisoft accounts?\">5. Can I use the same phone number for two Ubisoft accounts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#6_Is_Ubisoft_deleting_my_games\" title=\"6. Is Ubisoft deleting my games?\">6. Is Ubisoft deleting my games?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#7_Is_Ubisoft_deleting_accounts_legal\" title=\"7. Is Ubisoft deleting accounts legal?\">7. Is Ubisoft deleting accounts legal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#8_Why_wont_Ubisoft_let_me_use_my_phone_number\" title=\"8. Why won&#8217;t Ubisoft let me use my phone number?\">8. Why won&#8217;t Ubisoft let me use my phone number?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#9_Why_does_Ubisoft_say_my_account_is_already_linked_to_another_user\" title=\"9. Why does Ubisoft say my account is already linked to another user?\">9. Why does Ubisoft say my account is already linked to another user?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#10_Can_I_gift_a_Ubisoft_game_to_a_friend\" title=\"10. Can I gift a Ubisoft game to a friend?\">10. Can I gift a Ubisoft game to a friend?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#11_Do_Ubisoft_games_transfer_to_Steam\" title=\"11. Do Ubisoft games transfer to Steam?\">11. Do Ubisoft games transfer to Steam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#12_Can_I_family_share_Ubisoft_games\" title=\"12. Can I family share Ubisoft games?\">12. Can I family share Ubisoft games?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#13_Will_uninstalling_Ubisoft_Connect_delete_my_games\" title=\"13. Will uninstalling Ubisoft Connect delete my games?\">13. Will uninstalling Ubisoft Connect delete my games?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#14_Do_you_keep_games_after_Ubisoft_expires\" title=\"14. Do you keep games after Ubisoft+ expires?\">14. Do you keep games after Ubisoft+ expires?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#15_Where_can_I_learn_more_about_games_and_learning\" title=\"15. Where can I learn more about games and learning?\">15. Where can I learn more about games and learning?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-is-ubisoft-closing-accounts\/#Protecting_Your_Ubisoft_Account\" title=\"Protecting Your Ubisoft Account\">Protecting Your Ubisoft Account<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Ubisoft_Closing_Accounts_The_Truth_Behind_Inactive_Account_Deletion\"><\/span>Why is Ubisoft Closing Accounts? The Truth Behind Inactive Account Deletion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Ubisoft, like many large online service providers, closes <strong>inactive accounts<\/strong> to comply with <strong>data protection laws<\/strong>, maintain their <strong>database efficiently<\/strong>, and reduce <strong>operational costs<\/strong>. Accounts targeted for closure generally lack <strong>PC game purchases<\/strong> or <strong>active subscriptions<\/strong>, indicating a lack of recent user engagement. This practice, while concerning to some, is a necessary measure to manage user data responsibly and maintain a functional online ecosystem.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Ubisofts_Account_Deletion_Policy\"><\/span>Understanding Ubisoft&#8217;s Account Deletion Policy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The fear of losing access to purchased games is a genuine concern for many players. Let&#8217;s dissect the reasons behind Ubisoft&#8217;s decision and clarify what it means for your digital library.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Data_Protection_Compliance\"><\/span>Data Protection Compliance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the primary drivers behind Ubisoft&#8217;s account closure policy is <strong>data protection legislation<\/strong>, such as the <strong>General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)<\/strong> in Europe and similar laws in other regions. These laws mandate that companies only retain personal data for as long as it is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.<\/p>\n<p>Holding onto data from completely inactive accounts indefinitely can violate these regulations. By deleting accounts that show no sign of activity over a prolonged period, Ubisoft reduces its risk of non-compliance and minimizes the amount of personal data it holds.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Database_Maintenance_and_Cost_Reduction\"><\/span>Database Maintenance and Cost Reduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Maintaining a massive database filled with countless inactive accounts requires significant <strong>infrastructure and resources<\/strong>. Storing user data, even for dormant accounts, consumes server space, processing power, and administrative overhead.<\/p>\n<p>Closing inactive accounts helps Ubisoft <strong>optimize its database<\/strong>, improving performance and reducing operational costs associated with maintaining unnecessary data. While the cost per individual account might seem negligible, the cumulative impact of millions of inactive profiles can be substantial.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Impact_on_Digital_Games\"><\/span>The Impact on Digital Games<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s crucial to understand that <strong>Ubisoft will not delete games that you&#8217;ve purchased<\/strong>. If you have activated a PC game on your Ubisoft account, regardless of where you purchased it, or if you have an active Ubisoft subscription, your account is <strong>unlikely to be targeted for deletion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The policy primarily affects accounts that have been completely inactive for a significant period and have no linked game purchases or subscriptions. These accounts are considered &#8220;dormant&#8221; and pose a minimal risk of affecting active users&#8217; gaming experiences.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Age_Restrictions_and_Account_Creation\"><\/span>Age Restrictions and Account Creation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ubisoft requires users to be at least <strong>13 years old<\/strong> to create an account. For younger players, a <strong>&#8220;young player account&#8221;<\/strong> can be created through a parent or legal guardian&#8217;s email address. This measure ensures compliance with child online privacy protection laws.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distinguishing_Between_Uplay_and_Ubisoft_Connect\"><\/span>Distinguishing Between Uplay and Ubisoft Connect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s essential to understand that <strong>Uplay is now Ubisoft Connect PC<\/strong>, a unified platform for accessing Ubisoft games and services. The transition aimed to create a more seamless experience for players across various gaming platforms. If you previously used Uplay, you&#8217;re now using Ubisoft Connect.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Addressing_Your_Concerns_About_Ubisoft_Account_Deletion\"><\/span>FAQs: Addressing Your Concerns About Ubisoft Account Deletion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some frequently asked questions regarding Ubisoft&#8217;s account deletion policy to alleviate any concerns and provide clarity on the matter.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_do_I_reopen_a_closed_Ubisoft_account\"><\/span>1. How do I reopen a closed Ubisoft account?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unfortunately, <strong>once a Ubisoft account has been closed, it cannot be recovered<\/strong>. All linked accounts will be unlinked, and Ubisoft is unable to restore the account. Therefore, it&#8217;s crucial to only request account closure if you are absolutely certain.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Can_I_merge_Ubisoft_accounts\"><\/span>2. Can I merge Ubisoft accounts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>No, it is not possible to merge two Ubisoft accounts<\/strong>. You cannot combine Units, XP, or games from separate accounts. Each account is treated as a distinct entity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_long_is_a_Ubisoft_account_inactive_before_deletion\"><\/span>3. How long is a Ubisoft account inactive before deletion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>According to Ubisoft&#8217;s terms of service, accounts could be terminated if they have been <strong>inactive for longer than six months<\/strong>. However, this generally applies to accounts without any purchased games or active subscriptions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Can_I_transfer_games_between_Ubisoft_accounts\"><\/span>4. Can I transfer games between Ubisoft accounts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In some limited cases, <strong>it is possible to transfer game ownership between Ubisoft accounts<\/strong>. However, other in-game content like rewards, challenges, achievements, or progress cannot be transferred.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Can_I_use_the_same_phone_number_for_two_Ubisoft_accounts\"><\/span>5. Can I use the same phone number for two Ubisoft accounts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>No, a phone number can only be associated with one Ubisoft account at a time<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re having trouble adding a phone number, ensure it&#8217;s not already linked to another account.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Is_Ubisoft_deleting_my_games\"><\/span>6. Is Ubisoft deleting my games?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>No, Ubisoft is not deleting your purchased games<\/strong>. The account deletion policy primarily targets inactive accounts without any associated game purchases or subscriptions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Is_Ubisoft_deleting_accounts_legal\"><\/span>7. Is Ubisoft deleting accounts legal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, closing <strong>inactive accounts<\/strong> to comply with <strong>data protection laws<\/strong> is generally legal. However, Ubisoft ensures that accounts with active subscriptions or activated PC games are not eligible for deletion.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Why_wont_Ubisoft_let_me_use_my_phone_number\"><\/span>8. Why won&#8217;t Ubisoft let me use my phone number?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This could be because the <strong>phone number is already linked to another Ubisoft account<\/strong>, or there may be a temporary technical issue. Try again later or use a different phone number.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Why_does_Ubisoft_say_my_account_is_already_linked_to_another_user\"><\/span>9. Why does Ubisoft say my account is already linked to another user?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This error occurs when the <strong>Xbox account (or other platform account) you&#8217;re trying to link is already associated with a different Ubisoft account<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll need to unlink the account from the existing Ubisoft account before linking it to your desired account.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Can_I_gift_a_Ubisoft_game_to_a_friend\"><\/span>10. Can I gift a Ubisoft game to a friend?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>It is not possible to directly gift games through the Ubisoft Store<\/strong>. As an alternative, you can send your friend a Ubisoft gift card.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Do_Ubisoft_games_transfer_to_Steam\"><\/span>11. Do Ubisoft games transfer to Steam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Transferring games between Steam and Ubisoft Connect is impossible<\/strong>. However, if you purchased a game on Steam, it automatically activates on Ubisoft Connect, and you need access to Steam to play it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Can_I_family_share_Ubisoft_games\"><\/span>12. Can I family share Ubisoft games?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can use Ubisoft&#8217;s Share Play feature, where each <strong>Share Play game session lasts up to 60 minutes<\/strong>. Ensure the game is installed and that your computer meets the minimum system requirements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Will_uninstalling_Ubisoft_Connect_delete_my_games\"><\/span>13. Will uninstalling Ubisoft Connect delete my games?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>No, uninstalling Ubisoft Connect does not automatically delete your installed games<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll have the option to keep or remove your installed games and local save files during the uninstallation process.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Do_you_keep_games_after_Ubisoft_expires\"><\/span>14. Do you keep games after Ubisoft+ expires?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>No, once your Ubisoft+ subscription expires, you will lose access to any games available through the service<\/strong>. To continue playing, you need to purchase the game.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Where_can_I_learn_more_about_games_and_learning\"><\/span>15. Where can I learn more about games and learning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For more insights into the educational aspects of gaming and its potential for learning and development, consider exploring resources from organizations like the <strong>Games Learning Society<\/strong> at <strong>https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/<\/strong>. The <strong>GamesLearningSociety.org<\/strong> offers valuable research and perspectives on the intersection of games and education.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protecting_Your_Ubisoft_Account\"><\/span>Protecting Your Ubisoft Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To ensure your Ubisoft account remains active and protected, follow these recommendations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Log in regularly:<\/strong> Make it a habit to log in to your Ubisoft account periodically, even if you&#8217;re not actively playing games.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make a purchase:<\/strong> Buying a game, even a discounted one, will ensure your account is considered active.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintain an active subscription:<\/strong> If you enjoy Ubisoft+ or other subscription services, keep your subscription active.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Link your accounts:<\/strong> Connect your Ubisoft account to other platforms like Steam, PlayStation Network, or Xbox Live.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep your account information up-to-date:<\/strong> Ensure your email address and contact information are accurate and current.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By taking these precautions, you can minimize the risk of your Ubisoft account being flagged as inactive and potentially closed, while enjoying access to your purchased games and services. Remember, Ubisoft&#8217;s primary aim is to maintain a secure and efficient platform for its users while complying with data protection regulations. While account deletion is a necessary measure, it mainly targets accounts with prolonged inactivity and no active purchases or subscriptions. Stay informed, stay active, and keep gaming!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why is Ubisoft Closing Accounts? The Truth Behind Inactive Account Deletion Ubisoft, like many large online service providers, closes inactive accounts to comply with data protection laws, maintain their database efficiently, and reduce operational costs. Accounts targeted for closure generally lack PC game purchases or active subscriptions, indicating a lack of recent user engagement. 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