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The spectrum of DRM is vast and varied. There are instances of good low-impact DRM implementation, and instances of horrible high-impact impractical DRM. Most gamers agree that one of the worst implementations of DRM is the “always on internet connection,” which requires players to constantly be connected to the internet in order to play a game. This means the game can’t be played on the go on a gaming laptop and can’t be played at home when your internet goes out. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is going to use this type of DRM in a slightly different way. Instead of requiring a constantly on internet connection to provide a DRM check, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will serve you actual game content through the internet, such as “text information, code, and quests.” This does make the actual game install lighter, but it still means you must have an internet connection to play the game. 
By Angelo M. D’Argenio |