Capcom adds new DRM to old PC games, raising worries over mods (www.polygon.com)

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Not only that, but Capcom seems to be adding this Enigma Protector bullshit to their back catalog as well, if this Steam forum discussion is to be believed. Bet this borks the games on Linux and Steam Deck now.

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[-] Even_Adder@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 9 months ago

They are VERY mad about mods.

[-] umbrella@lemmy.ml 2 points 9 months ago

ugh 🙄

[-] LoamImprovement@beehaw.org 0 points 9 months ago

The link's broken for me but I assume it's the RE8 Dimitrescu flyswatter thing?

[-] Even_Adder@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 9 months ago

The link should work now, but I also found out they were doing this.

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