Claims about a massive Ubisoft breach have spiraled across social media, but now even some of the hackers involved are pushing back against the narrative. While Rainbow Six: Siege was genuinely affected, the idea of a catastrophic, unprecedented leak does not fully line up with the facts.
Over the past few days, Ubisoft has been at the center of intense discussion following reports of a large-scale hacking incident. Multiple groups were said to have targeted the company, with Rainbow Six: Siege taking the hardest hit, and rumors suggesting that hundreds of gigabytes of sensitive data had been compromised. Although the issues surrounding the French tactical shooter are real, the supposed “massive breach” described online is not nearly as severe as many believe, and this assessment comes not only from Ubisoft but also from some of the hackers involved.
The controversy began with an attack on Rainbow Six: Siege servers that forced Ubisoft to temporarily shut them down. Investigations revealed that a hacker had injected enormous amounts of in-game currency, worth hundreds of billions, into the accounts of thousands of players. From there, far more serious accusations quickly began to circulate.
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The Attack Happened, but Not Everything Being Said Is True
Several groups claimed that Ubisoft had suffered a data breach exposing up to 900 GB of information, including game source code, internal tools, and development materials for both released titles and unannounced projects. However, none of these claims has been supported by verifiable evidence.
Internal Ubisoft sources told InsiderGaming that the attack is real, but that it represents just another incident in a series of breaches the company has faced throughout the year. According to the outlet, some individuals involved in the attack have also stepped forward to address the misinformation spreading online about a supposed “masterstroke” against the French publisher. Sources close to the situation say reports of stolen user data are false, and several hackers insist the incident “has been blown out of proportion,” especially considering what actually happened in Siege. They add that some people were simply seeking attention on social media.
So far, Ubisoft has not issued a detailed statement beyond confirming the attack, partly due to the holiday period. Still, the company is expected to provide further updates if necessary. What is already clear is that Ubisoft plans to roll back the changes made to Rainbow Six: Siege and restore the game’s economy to its original state following the incident.
Source: 3djuegos InsiderGaming
