Reports have emerged that Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood’s PC version has leaked online ahead of its official release date. This unauthorized distribution comes just one week before the game’s scheduled launch, creating concern within Ubisoft and the gaming community.
The leak appears to be a complete version of the game, though it’s unclear whether it includes all of the planned day-one updates and patches. The timing is particularly unfortunate as Ubisoft has been working to build goodwill with PC gamers through improved PC ports and features specific to the platform. Brotherhood’s PC version includes enhanced graphics options, DirectX 11 support, and other PC-specific improvements over its console counterpart.
The situation highlights ongoing challenges faced by publishers regarding PC game security and distribution. Ubisoft has previously implemented various DRM solutions to combat piracy, leading to discussions within the gaming community about the balance between protecting intellectual property and ensuring a positive user experience for legitimate customers.
Despite the leak, the official release will still offer several advantages, including access to multiplayer features, official support, and automatic updates. The retail version will also include all planned launch content and official multiplayer servers, features that are typically unavailable or limited in unauthorized copies. The official release remains scheduled for its original launch date.
