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So far, Ubisoft has not officially commented beyond confirming they are investigating the breach. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about internal security and the vulnerability of major gaming companies to cyberattacks. The leak also raises questions about the company’s handling of sensitive data and the effectiveness of their cybersecurity measures.
For the broader gaming ecosystem, this event sparks discussions about DRM policies, the ethics of piracy, and how leaks can undermine developer efforts. Many gamers see this as an ironic twist—Watch Dogs is a game about hacking and disrupting digital infrastructure, and now its source code has been compromised, exposing it to further vulnerabilities.