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Conan Exiles shares October 1 updates to terms of service and procedures for official servers
Conan Exiles is updating its terms of service and official server procedures on October 1st. The changes clarify that administrator support is not provided for in-game losses except for extreme, game-wide issues, and that players may face account-level bans without prior warning. Funcom states these updates align with existing community safety guidelines.
Sony reminds PlayStation users they don't own anything: "The software is licensed to you, not sold"
Sony has reminded PlayStation users via email that digital game purchases are licensed, not sold, meaning users can lose access to them if their account is banned or closed. This communication comes as Sony plans to end physical disc production for new games in 2028, sparking concerns about digital ownership and game preservation. Similar terms of service are also noted for Microsoft's Xbox platform.
Poorly Timed PlayStation Email Reminds Us We Don’t Own Games
Sony Interactive Entertainment recently sent emails detailing updated PlayStation terms of service, reminding players that games are licensed, not owned. This has reignited backlash, particularly as Sony ends physical game production, leading to concerns about permanent loss of access to purchased content if an account is lost.
Sony sends PlayStation users a reminder they don't own their digital games just as a fan boycott over ending discs kicks off
Sony has sent PlayStation users an email reminding them of the terms of service, which state that digital games are licensed, not owned. This comes as a fan boycott against Sony's decision to end new PlayStation disc production in 2028 is underway. The company cited the overall digitalization of content as the primary reason for this shift.
Subnautica 2 Hotfix Buffs Silver and Troilite Drops, Nerfs Hammerheads, and Adjusts Terms of Service
Unknown Worlds has released a hotfix for Subnautica 2, adjusting resource drops for Silver and Troilite, and nerfing Hammerhead behavior. The update also includes bug fixes for crashes and performance improvements on PC, alongside revisions to the game's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, allowing players to disable analytics.
Subnautica 2 hotfix makes silver more common early on and stops Hammerheads from following players all the way home
Unknown Worlds has released a second hotfix for Subnautica 2, making silver and Troilite resources more common in early and late game regions, respectively. The update also adjusts Hammerhead behavior to prevent them from excessively following players' Tadpole vehicles, even back to their bases. Additionally, revisions have been made to the game's Terms of Service, with further changes addressing creature balance and graphics performance planned.
MMO Business Roundup: Subnautica 2 EULA 2, Discord encryption, and Embracer’s LOTR spinoff
This MMO business roundup covers several industry developments. Unknown Worlds has adjusted Subnautica 2's terms of service following community backlash, Discord has implemented end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls, and Sony is facing a lawsuit over alleged tariff refund windfalls on PlayStation 5 sales. Additionally, Embracer Group has spun off Fellowship Entertainment to manage its Lord of the Rings intellectual properties.
Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 1 Released, 'Adjustments' to Controversial Terms of Service Promised
Subnautica 2 has received its first early access hotfix, addressing minor in-game changes. More significantly, the developers have promised to revise the game's controversial Terms of Service following a public backlash to the End User License Agreement.
Subnautica 2 devs roll out first hotfix, promising "adjustments to the Terms of Service" amid EULA concerns
Unknown Worlds has released the first hotfix for Subnautica 2, addressing issues such as infrequent crashes and concerns surrounding the game's End User License Agreement (EULA). The update includes changes to data collection and promises future adjustments to the Terms of Service in response to player feedback. The game has achieved over two million copies sold in its first week of Early Access.
Subnautica 2’s First Early Access Hotfix Promises Changes to Terms of Service
Developer Unknown Worlds has released the first hotfix for Subnautica 2's Early Access, addressing issues like AMD graphics card crashes and the Ping feature. The studio also acknowledged player criticism regarding the End User License Agreement (EULA) and promised changes to the Terms of Service and a new FAQ in the near future. The hotfix also enabled analytics tracking after EULA acceptance, which can be disabled in settings.
Subnautica 2 shares its early access roadmap as players pick apart ‘predatory’ terms of service
Subnautica 2's early access launch is facing player backlash due to controversial terms of service, including a low maximum liability payment and the ability for Krafton to terminate access at any time. Meanwhile, developer Unknown Worlds has released a roadmap for upcoming updates, detailing plans for quality-of-life improvements, co-op features, new content, and story elements.