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The immediate consequence is uncertainty. Modders might start exploring the code to improve or modify the game, providing fresh experiences for the community. Meanwhile, piracy groups could quickly develop ways to remove DRM protections, making Watch Dogs Legion easier to access illegally.
For Ubisoft, the leak is a significant embarrassment. It also emphasizes the importance of stronger cybersecurity measures to prevent future breaches. Whether the leaked code will lead to a surge in piracy or actually inspire official patches and modding efforts remains to be seen.