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

submitted 9 months ago by UngodlyAudrey@beehaw.org to c/gaming@beehaw.org

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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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[-] DmMacniel@feddit.de 17 points 9 months ago

What the frick is their reasoning for this? Retroactively introducing DRM/anti-tampering does NOTHING but cause bad press and weary fans.

[-] 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.

[-] belated_frog_pants@beehaw.org 7 points 9 months ago

Welp, this will only make people yar harder

[-] toxicbubble420@beehaw.org 7 points 9 months ago

banning mods on single player games 🤔

[-] wcSyndrome@lemm.ee 4 points 9 months ago

This article might be a bit late? Other news media saying the decision has been reversed already

[-] taanegl@beehaw.org 2 points 9 months ago

MSN Article to that effect.

[-] sic_semper_tyrannis@feddit.ch 4 points 9 months ago

This is why I only buy DRM free games from GoG and download them forever so my copy stays the way it should be. With me and DRM free.

[-] CaptObvious@literature.cafe 2 points 9 months ago

I honestly didn’t even know that Capcom was still around. Time for a boycott?

[-] Kwakigra@beehaw.org 1 points 9 months ago

There should be a cutoff period for game updates. Give them about a year to finish the game they released and that's it.

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