Ubisoft Allegedly Interrupts Gameplay 

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Unlike traditional advertising in a game's main menu, these ads have been reported to interrupt gameplay in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

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Interruptions during gameplay can disrupt the flow and may lead to players quitting the game.

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Ubisoft's use of in-game advertising, particularly during gameplay, has sparked strong disapproval from many players.

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It's unclear whether the ads appeared in the purchased version of Assassin's Creed Odyssey or in the version available through a Ubisoft+ game subscription.

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Some users speculate that the ad could be a result of a bug rather than an intentional implementation.

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Balancing act needed for developers between promotion and immersive gaming

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