Assassin's Creed Liberation stands out in a sea of Assassin's Creed games for two reasons: it has a black female protagonist and it is the only game in the series to be released on the PlayStation Vita.

The game, which was the first Assassin's Creed spin-off that wasn't designed as a mobile or handheld game, was popular enough to get an HD rework twice: once in 2014 and another time in 2019. The latest attempt helped audiences see the game in a better light. The much-improved visuals, overhauled graphics engine, character models, and reworked gameplay mechanics, all combined to make Liberation a must-play on the PS4 and Xbox One.

Unfortunately, gamers are running out of time to enjoy Assassin's Creed Liberation HD.

According to a note on Assassin's Creed Liberation HD's listing on Steam, the spin-off "will not be accessible following September 1st, 2022. Furthermore, it's no longer available for sale. You may still access the game if you have Assassin's Creed 3 Remastered, which came out in 2019 and included a copy of Assassin's Creed Liberation HD. Unfortunately, this does not apply to the standalone version of the game.

Ubisoft's decision has sparked discussions online about digital game ownership. Some are concerned that this movie could inspire other publishers to do the same thing. Digital game ownership is already a sensitive and heated topic. By delisting Assassin's Creed Liberation HD, Ubisoft is setting an awful precedent.

If it's any consolation, Ubisoft did clarify what the delisting means on its support page. The French publisher stated the decommissioning of online services of its games in September, including Assassin's Creed Liberation HD, will only cover the use of Ubisoft accounts in-game, the online features, as well as access to and the installation of DLC.

As for the Assassin's Creed franchise, Ubisoft is preparing to unveil more about the future of Assassin's Creed in September. Some are hoping that we will find out at least a glimpse of what we'll see about the stealth-adventure franchise in September by August at Gamescom 2022.