Amazon Luna Removing Paid Games And Offering No Refunds
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Amazon Luna is discontinuing the ability to buy new games or subscribe to third-party services like EA Play, with all purchased games becoming unplayable via streaming after June 10, without offering refunds.
- Amazon states this change is based on user feedback favoring easier access to games through Amazon Prime, leading to a reduction in Luna’s gaming options.
- Users who linked their Luna accounts to third-party services like Ubisoft or EA can still access their games through those platforms, but may need compatible hardware to play them.
- Luna, launched in 2020, has struggled to gain traction and is shifting focus towards casual games, moving to a subscription model with different tiers similar to Xbox Game Pass.
- Unlike Google Stadia, which refunded purchases when it shut down, Amazon is not providing refunds for Luna game purchases, raising concerns among users.
